--- title: "Dorset and Poole Childminding Association — charity 1010528" description: "Dorset and Poole Childminding Association (charity 1010528). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorset-and-poole-childminding-association retrieved: 2026-09-23T04:46:34.135Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dorset and Poole Childminding Association is listed as a registered charity (number 1010528) 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: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £3,899 (year ending 2009-03-31). 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 Dorset and Poole Childminding Association? Registered charity number 1010528 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) Dorchester Latest income (year ending 2009-03-31) £3,899 ## What does Dorset and Poole Childminding Association do? Dorset and Poole Childminding Association is committed to putting the welfare of children at the centre of all our activities. We provide generic support for registered childminders and promote childminding as a childcare choice to the families of Dorset.We provide childminding events in partnership with the National Childminding Association. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. 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 Dorset and Poole Childminding Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorset and Poole Childminding Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorset and Poole Childminding Association 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 Dorset and Poole Childminding Association? - 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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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Dorset and Poole Childminding Association's charity number? Dorset and Poole Childminding Association's charity number is 1010528. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1010528? Search 1010528 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 Dorset and Poole Childminding Association do? Dorset and Poole Childminding Association is committed to putting the welfare of children at the centre of all our activities. We provide generic support for registered childminders and promote childminding as a childcare choice to the families of Dorset.We provide childminding events in partnership with the National Childminding Association. Does Dorset and Poole Childminding Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorset and Poole Childminding Association. 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 Dorset and Poole Childminding Association? Dorset and Poole Childminding Association 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 2026-09-08, 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=1010528&subId=0).