--- title: "John Dobson for School — check charity number 526295 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Dobson for School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 526295. Education/training charity based in Moorside Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-dobson-for-school retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:48:35.012Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Dobson for School is a registered charity (number 526295) 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 £101 (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 John Dobson for School? Registered charity number 526295 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Moorside Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £101 ## What does John Dobson for School do? Education/Training ## What causes is John Dobson for School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Dobson for School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Dobson for School 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=john-dobson-for-school&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Dobson for School a legitimate charity? Yes. John Dobson for School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 526295) 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 John Dobson for School's charity number? John Dobson for School's charity number is 526295. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 526295? Search 526295 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 John Dobson for School do? Education/Training Does John Dobson for School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Dobson for School. 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 John Dobson for School? John Dobson for School does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/526295).