Is Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley as a registered charity (number 254185) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley's charity number?

Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley's charity number is 254185. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 254185?

Search 254185 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.

Does Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley. 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 Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley?

Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley registered as a charity?

Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley was entered on the register on 9 November 1967.

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Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £7,767
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £9,245
Registered charity number: 254185
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): 61 High Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley (number 254185) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley do?

The trustees award bursaries or maintenance allowances or provide other financial assistance to beneficiaries tenable at any school, university or other institution. The beneficiaries are children or students who attend or have attended any school in the local Parishes of Stamford.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley

Answers Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 November 1967
Also known as: Lady Dorothy Cecil's Charity
Where it says it operates: Lincolnshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley as a registered charity (number 254185) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley's charity number?: Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley's charity number is 254185. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 254185?: Search 254185 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 Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley do?: The trustees award bursaries or maintenance allowances or provide other financial assistance to beneficiaries tenable at any school, university or other institution. The beneficiaries are children or students who attend or have attended any school in the local Parishes of Stamford.
Does Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley. 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 Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley?: Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley?: The register does not record Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley registered as a charity?: Charity of Dorothy, Lady Burghley was entered on the register on 9 November 1967.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.