--- title: "Dorset Police Welfare Fund — check charity number 276725 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dorset Police Welfare Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 276725. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Force Headquarters. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorset-police-welfare-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:34:31.138Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dorset Police Welfare Fund is a registered charity (number 276725) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £6,198 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Dorset Police Welfare Fund? Registered charity number 276725 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Force Headquarters Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £6,198 ## What does Dorset Police Welfare Fund do? The primary objective of the fund shall be to assist contributing serving members of Dorset Police or their dependents & the special constabulary & volunteers who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. The secondary aim is to provide benefits to members. ## What causes is Dorset Police Welfare Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorset Police Welfare Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorset Police Welfare Fund is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dorset-police-welfare-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dorset Police Welfare Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Dorset Police Welfare Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 276725) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Dorset Police Welfare Fund's charity number? Dorset Police Welfare Fund's charity number is 276725. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 276725? Search 276725 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Dorset Police Welfare Fund do? The primary objective of the fund shall be to assist contributing serving members of Dorset Police or their dependents & the special constabulary & volunteers who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. The secondary aim is to provide benefits to members. Does Dorset Police Welfare Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorset Police Welfare Fund. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Dorset Police Welfare Fund? Dorset Police Welfare Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/276725).