--- title: "Dorstone Village Hall — check charity number 517747 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dorstone Village Hall a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 517747. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Dorstone. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorstone-village-hall retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:48:13.112Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dorstone Village Hall is a registered charity (number 517747) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £11,565 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Dorstone Village Hall? Registered charity number 517747 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Dorstone Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £11,565 Website [www.dorstone.org.uk/pages/village_hall.html](http://www.dorstone.org.uk/pages/village_hall.html) ## What does Dorstone Village Hall do? Dorstone Village Hall provides facilities for local organisations to hold events. Certain categories involving education and use by young people are offered preferential rates. The Village Hall committee runs local fund raising events to help maintain and improve the facilities in the Hall. ## What causes is Dorstone Village Hall registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorstone Village Hall yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorstone Village Hall 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=dorstone-village-hall&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dorstone.org.uk/pages/village_hall.html) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dorstone Village Hall a legitimate charity? Yes. Dorstone Village Hall is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 517747) 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 Dorstone Village Hall's charity number? Dorstone Village Hall's charity number is 517747. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 517747? Search 517747 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 Dorstone Village Hall do? Dorstone Village Hall provides facilities for local organisations to hold events. Certain categories involving education and use by young people are offered preferential rates. The Village Hall committee runs local fund raising events to help maintain and improve the facilities in the Hall. Does Dorstone Village Hall have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorstone Village Hall. 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 Dorstone Village Hall? Dorstone Village Hall's website is http://www.dorstone.org.uk/pages/village_hall.html — 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/517747).