--- title: "Indian Cultural Association of Dorset — check charity number 1176026 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Indian Cultural Association of Dorset a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176026. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bournemouth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/indian-cultural-association-of-dorset retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:38:53.180Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Indian Cultural Association of Dorset is a registered charity (number 1176026) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £15,107 (year ending 2024-06-01). 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 Indian Cultural Association of Dorset? Registered charity number 1176026 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Bournemouth Latest income (year ending 2024-06-01) £15,107 Website [icad.org.uk](http://icad.org.uk/) ## What does Indian Cultural Association of Dorset do? What the charity does:General charitable purposesReligious activitiesArts/culture/heritage/scienceHuman rights/religious or racialharmony/equality or diversityOther charitable purposesHow the charity worksProvides buildings/facilities/open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy/advice/informationActs as an umbrella or resource body ## What causes is Indian Cultural Association of Dorset registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Indian Cultural Association of Dorset yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Indian Cultural Association of Dorset 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=indian-cultural-association-of-dorset&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://icad.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Indian Cultural Association of Dorset a legitimate charity? Yes. Indian Cultural Association of Dorset is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176026) 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 Indian Cultural Association of Dorset's charity number? Indian Cultural Association of Dorset's charity number is 1176026. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176026? Search 1176026 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 Indian Cultural Association of Dorset do? What the charity does:General charitable purposesReligious activitiesArts/culture/heritage/scienceHuman rights/religious or racialharmony/equality or diversityOther charitable purposesHow the charity worksProvides buildings/facilities/open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy/advice/informationActs as an umbrella or resource body Does Indian Cultural Association of Dorset have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Indian Cultural Association of Dorset. 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 Indian Cultural Association of Dorset? Indian Cultural Association of Dorset's website is http://icad.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/1176026).