--- title: "Young Dorset — check charity number 1144785 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Young Dorset a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1144785. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 6-8 Bath Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/young-dorset retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:13:10.480Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Young Dorset is a registered charity (number 1144785) 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; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £100 (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 Young Dorset? Registered charity number 1144785 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 6-8 Bath Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £100 Website [www.youngdorset.org](http://www.youngdorset.org/) ## What does Young Dorset do? Young Dorset engages and develops different youngsters providing learning and development opportunities to improve healthy lifestyles, life skills and second chances to implement employability skills and qualifications. ## What causes is Young Dorset registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Young Dorset yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Young Dorset 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=young-dorset&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.youngdorset.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Young Dorset a legitimate charity? Yes. Young Dorset is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1144785) 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 Young Dorset's charity number? Young Dorset's charity number is 1144785. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1144785? Search 1144785 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 Young Dorset do? Young Dorset engages and develops different youngsters providing learning and development opportunities to improve healthy lifestyles, life skills and second chances to implement employability skills and qualifications. Does Young Dorset have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young Dorset. 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 Young Dorset? Young Dorset's website is http://www.youngdorset.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/1144785).