--- title: "Dorset Search Dogs — check charity number 1145479 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dorset Search Dogs a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1145479. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Bournemouth Police Station. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorset-search-dogs retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:30:53.460Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dorset Search Dogs is a registered charity (number 1145479) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £10,870 (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 Search Dogs? Registered charity number 1145479 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bournemouth Police Station Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £10,870 Website [www.dorsetsearchdogs.org.uk](http://www.dorsetsearchdogs.org.uk/) ## What does Dorset Search Dogs do? Dorset Search Dogs uses dogs to help the police and other statutory bodies search for missing people in the UK. ## What causes is Dorset Search Dogs registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorset Search Dogs yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorset Search Dogs 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-search-dogs&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dorsetsearchdogs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dorset Search Dogs a legitimate charity? Yes. Dorset Search Dogs is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1145479) 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 Search Dogs's charity number? Dorset Search Dogs's charity number is 1145479. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1145479? Search 1145479 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 Search Dogs do? Dorset Search Dogs uses dogs to help the police and other statutory bodies search for missing people in the UK. Does Dorset Search Dogs have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorset Search Dogs. 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 Search Dogs? Dorset Search Dogs's website is http://www.dorsetsearchdogs.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1145479).