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title: "The Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust — check charity number 1200607 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200607. Education/training charity based in The Keep. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-dorchester-keep-military-museum-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:02:47.222Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust is a registered charity (number 1200607) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £124,689 (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 Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust?

Registered charity number

1200607

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

The Keep

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£124,689

Website

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

## What does The Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust do?

The Charity governs The Keep Military Museum in Dorchester, in succession to The Devon and Dorset Military Museums Charity (1054956)

## What causes is The Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust 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 Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200607) 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 Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust's charity number?

The Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust's charity number is 1200607. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1200607?

Search 1200607 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 Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust do?

The Charity governs The Keep Military Museum in Dorchester, in succession to The Devon and Dorset Military Museums Charity (1054956)

Does The Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust. 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 Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust?

The Dorchester Keep Military Museum Trust's website is http://www.keepmilitarymuseum.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/1200607).