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title: "Citizens Advice in Dorset — check charity number 1130056 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Citizens Advice in Dorset a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1130056. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wareham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/citizens-advice-in-dorset
retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:08:53.049Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Citizens Advice in Dorset is a registered charity (number 1130056) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £995,819 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Citizens Advice in Dorset?

Registered charity number

1130056

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Wareham

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£995,819

Website

[www.citizensadvicedorset.org.uk](http://www.citizensadvicedorset.org.uk/)

## What does Citizens Advice in Dorset do?

To promote, support and advance the Citizens Advice Bureau in Dorset for the benefit of all the people in Dorset

## What causes is Citizens Advice in Dorset registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Citizens Advice in Dorset yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Citizens Advice in 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Citizens Advice in Dorset a legitimate charity?

Yes. Citizens Advice in Dorset is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1130056) 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 Citizens Advice in Dorset's charity number?

Citizens Advice in Dorset's charity number is 1130056. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1130056?

Search 1130056 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 Citizens Advice in Dorset do?

To promote, support and advance the Citizens Advice Bureau in Dorset for the benefit of all the people in Dorset

Does Citizens Advice in Dorset have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Citizens Advice in 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 Citizens Advice in Dorset?

Citizens Advice in Dorset's website is http://www.citizensadvicedorset.org.uk — 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/1130056).