--- title: "John Dorkin's Charity — check charity number 209635 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Dorkin's Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 209635. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Back Hamlet. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-dorkin-s-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:52:58.107Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Dorkin's Charity is a registered charity (number 209635) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £12,109 (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 John Dorkin's Charity? Registered charity number 209635 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Back Hamlet Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £12,109 Website [www.johndorkincharityipswich.co.uk](http://www.johndorkincharityipswich.co.uk/) ## What does John Dorkin's Charity do? The trustees are permitted to make grants in relief of poverty to persons living in the ancient parish of St Clements, Ipswich, Suffolk (which broadly comprises the IP3 postcode). The area is quite large and has been extended at various times and a map showing the area is on the charity website (www.johndorkincharityipswich.co.uk) ## What causes is John Dorkin's Charity registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Dorkin's Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Dorkin's Charity 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-dorkin-s-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.johndorkincharityipswich.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Dorkin's Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. John Dorkin's Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 209635) 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 Dorkin's Charity's charity number? John Dorkin's Charity's charity number is 209635. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 209635? Search 209635 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 Dorkin's Charity do? The trustees are permitted to make grants in relief of poverty to persons living in the ancient parish of St Clements, Ipswich, Suffolk (which broadly comprises the IP3 postcode). The area is quite large and has been extended at various times and a map showing the area is on the charity website (www.johndorkincharityipswich.co.uk) Does John Dorkin's Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Dorkin's Charity. 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 Dorkin's Charity? John Dorkin's Charity's website is http://www.johndorkincharityipswich.co.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/209635).