--- title: "Dover College — check charity number 307856 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dover College a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 307856. Education/training charity based in The Bursary. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dover-college retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:24:52.884Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dover College is a registered charity (number 307856) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £5,770,715 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Dover College? Registered charity number 307856 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Bursary Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £5,770,715 Website [www.dovercollege.org.uk](http://www.dovercollege.org.uk/) ## What does Dover College do? The provision of education for boys and girls aged between 3 and 18. ## What causes is Dover College registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dover College yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dover College 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=dover-college&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dovercollege.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dover College a legitimate charity? Yes. Dover College is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 307856) 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 Dover College's charity number? Dover College's charity number is 307856. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 307856? Search 307856 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 Dover College do? The provision of education for boys and girls aged between 3 and 18. Does Dover College have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dover College. 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 Dover College? Dover College's website is http://www.dovercollege.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/307856).