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title: "The Arts Society Dorset County — check charity number 290307 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Arts Society Dorset County a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 290307. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Lower Burton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-arts-society-dorset-county
retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:08:31.398Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Arts Society Dorset County is a registered charity (number 290307) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £28,812 (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 The Arts Society Dorset County?

Registered charity number

290307

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Lower Burton

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£28,812

Website

[www.theartssocietydorsetcounty.org](http://www.theartssocietydorsetcounty.org/)

## What does The Arts Society Dorset County do?

The promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public, the cultivation, appreciation, study and preservation of the decorative and fine arts.

## What causes is The Arts Society Dorset County registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Arts Society Dorset County yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Arts Society Dorset County 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Arts Society Dorset County a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Arts Society Dorset County is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 290307) 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 The Arts Society Dorset County's charity number?

The Arts Society Dorset County's charity number is 290307. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 290307?

Search 290307 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 The Arts Society Dorset County do?

The promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public, the cultivation, appreciation, study and preservation of the decorative and fine arts.

Does The Arts Society Dorset County have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Arts Society Dorset County. 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 The Arts Society Dorset County?

The Arts Society Dorset County's website is http://www.theartssocietydorsetcounty.org — 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/290307).