--- title: "Friends of Dorset Care Leavers — check charity number 1205526 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Dorset Care Leavers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205526. Disability charity based in Dorchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-dorset-care-leavers retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:33:02.134Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Dorset Care Leavers is a registered charity (number 1205526) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £2,868 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Friends of Dorset Care Leavers? Registered charity number 1205526 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Dorchester Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,868 Website [www.friendsofdorsetcareleavers.org.uk](https://www.friendsofdorsetcareleavers.org.uk/) ## What causes is Friends of Dorset Care Leavers registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Dorset Care Leavers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Dorset Care Leavers 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=friends-of-dorset-care-leavers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.friendsofdorsetcareleavers.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Dorset Care Leavers a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Dorset Care Leavers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205526) 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 Friends of Dorset Care Leavers's charity number? Friends of Dorset Care Leavers's charity number is 1205526. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205526? Search 1205526 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 Friends of Dorset Care Leavers do? Friends of Dorset Care Leavers is registered with the Charity Commission for: disability. See its official register entry for full details. Does Friends of Dorset Care Leavers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Dorset Care Leavers. 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 Friends of Dorset Care Leavers? Friends of Dorset Care Leavers's website is https://www.friendsofdorsetcareleavers.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/1205526).