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Registered charity · No. 1197069CIOUplands Way

Changing Key Dorset

Changing Key Dorset is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Uplands Way.

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Changing Key Dorset is a registered charity (number 1197069) 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 £5,505 (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 Changing Key Dorset?

Registered charity number
1197069
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Uplands Way
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£5,505

What does Changing Key Dorset do?

Giving grants to assist children and young people resident in or educated within Bournemouth, Poole and the Dorset area who face financial hardship and/or additional challenges due to their life circumstances to enable them to access music education opportunities.

What causes is Changing Key Dorset registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Changing Key Dorset yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Changing Key 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Changing Key Dorset a legitimate charity?
Yes. Changing Key Dorset is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197069) 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 Changing Key Dorset's charity number?
Changing Key Dorset's charity number is 1197069. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1197069?
Search 1197069 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 Changing Key Dorset do?
Giving grants to assist children and young people resident in or educated within Bournemouth, Poole and the Dorset area who face financial hardship and/or additional challenges due to their life circumstances to enable them to access music education opportunities.
Does Changing Key Dorset have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Changing Key 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 Changing Key Dorset?
Changing Key Dorset 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.