--- title: "Dorchester and West Dorset District… — charity 1039833" description: "Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout… (charity 1039833). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorchester-and-west-dorset-district-scout-council retrieved: 2026-09-21T19:25:05.918Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council is listed as a registered charity (number 1039833) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £98,960 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council? Registered charity number 1039833 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) Preston Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £98,960 Website [www.dwdscouts.org.uk](http://www.dwdscouts.org.uk/) ## What does Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council do? Dorchester & West Dorset District Scout Council is responsible for providing Scouting for both boys and girls 6 to 25 in Dorchester and surrounding towns and villages in West Dorset. A structured programme of activities is designed to help youngsters with the guidance of trained adult leaders to achieve their full potential as individuals, responsible citizens and members of their community. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. 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The register data used for this profile lists Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council as a registered charity (number 1039833) 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 Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council's charity number? Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council's charity number is 1039833. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1039833? Search 1039833 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 Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council do? Dorchester & West Dorset District Scout Council is responsible for providing Scouting for both boys and girls 6 to 25 in Dorchester and surrounding towns and villages in West Dorset. A structured programme of activities is designed to help youngsters with the guidance of trained adult leaders to achieve their full potential as individuals, responsible citizens and members of their community. Does Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council. 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 Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council? Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.dwdscouts.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=1039833&subId=0).