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Registered charity · No. 1172795CIOWilmslow

William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation

William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, based in Wilmslow.

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William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation is a registered charity (number 1172795) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £59,697 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation?

Registered charity number
1172795
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Wilmslow
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)
£59,697

What does William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation do?

To provide financial support exclusively to charitable organisations throughout the country. There are no set criteria but we aim to assist charitable bodies that Dr and Mrs Dobie supported during their lifetime. Grants tend to be single payments and will vary in size but can be wide ranging e.g. scholarships,bursaries as well as for general purposes.

What causes is William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation a legitimate charity?
Yes. William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172795) 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 William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation's charity number?
William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation's charity number is 1172795. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1172795?
Search 1172795 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 William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation do?
To provide financial support exclusively to charitable organisations throughout the country. There are no set criteria but we aim to assist charitable bodies that Dr and Mrs Dobie supported during their lifetime. Grants tend to be single payments and will vary in size but can be wide ranging e.g. scholarships,bursaries as well as for general purposes.
Does William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation. 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 William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation?
William and Frances Dobie Charitable Foundation 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.