--- title: "Dorset Polish Centre — check charity number 1166477 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dorset Polish Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166477. Education/training charity based in Gladstone Mews. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorset-polish-centre retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:46:14.460Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dorset Polish Centre is a registered charity (number 1166477) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £385 (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 Polish Centre? Registered charity number 1166477 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Gladstone Mews Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £385 ## What does Dorset Polish Centre do? To develop the capacity and skills of the members of socially disadvantaged communities, particularly, but not exclusively the Polish community, in the county of Dorset in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society by promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds. ## What causes is Dorset Polish Centre registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorset Polish Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorset Polish Centre 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-polish-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dorset Polish Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Dorset Polish Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166477) 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 Polish Centre's charity number? Dorset Polish Centre's charity number is 1166477. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166477? Search 1166477 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 Polish Centre do? To develop the capacity and skills of the members of socially disadvantaged communities, particularly, but not exclusively the Polish community, in the county of Dorset in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society by promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds. Does Dorset Polish Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorset Polish Centre. 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 Polish Centre? Dorset Polish Centre 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/1166477).