Is Dorset Association of Organists a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dorset Association of Organists as a registered charity (number 277303) 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 Dorset Association of Organists's charity number?

Dorset Association of Organists's charity number is 277303. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Dorset Association of Organists?

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Dorset Association of Organists

Dorset Association of Organists is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Wareham.

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Dorset Association of Organists is listed as a registered charity (number 277303) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £910 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Association of Organists?

Registered charity number: 277303
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Wareham
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31): £910
Website: www.iao.org.uk/dorset

What does Dorset Association of Organists do?

The Association promotes the music of the pipe organ by lectures, demonstrations of instruments and their construction, demonstrations of music for organ and for voices, open competitions and by help to organists and choir trainers to improve their standard of performance. Membership is open without restriction to any member of the public.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: 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 Association of Organists registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorset Association of Organists yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorset Association of Organists 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dorset Association of Organists a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dorset Association of Organists as a registered charity (number 277303) 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 Dorset Association of Organists's charity number?: Dorset Association of Organists's charity number is 277303. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 277303?: Search 277303 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 Association of Organists do?: The Association promotes the music of the pipe organ by lectures, demonstrations of instruments and their construction, demonstrations of music for organ and for voices, open competitions and by help to organists and choir trainers to improve their standard of performance. Membership is open without restriction to any member of the public.
Does Dorset Association of Organists have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorset Association of Organists. 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 Association of Organists?: Dorset Association of Organists's website listed in our register data is http://www.iao.org.uk/dorset. 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.