Is Dorset Indian Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dorset Indian Association as a registered charity (number 1189959) 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 Indian Association's charity number?

Dorset Indian Association's charity number is 1189959. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 1189959Lilliput

Dorset Indian Association

Dorset Indian Association is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Lilliput.

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Quick answer

Dorset Indian Association is listed as a registered charity (number 1189959) 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: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £12,720 (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 Dorset Indian Association?

Registered charity number: 1189959
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Lilliput
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £12,720
Website: www.diauk.co.uk

What does Dorset Indian Association do?

Our aim is to promote arts and cultural heritage of India. We achieve this by organising celebrations like Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja, Rabindra Nazrul Jayanti and other cultural programmes throughout the year.We arrange charity events and raffles to raise money and we have donated to charities like BBC Children in Need, St Mungos Bournemouth, Julias House, Bournemouth Womens Refuge and others.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.

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 Indian Association registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorset Indian Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorset Indian 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dorset Indian Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dorset Indian Association as a registered charity (number 1189959) 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 Indian Association's charity number?: Dorset Indian Association's charity number is 1189959. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1189959?: Search 1189959 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 Indian Association do?: Our aim is to promote arts and cultural heritage of India. We achieve this by organising celebrations like Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja, Rabindra Nazrul Jayanti and other cultural programmes throughout the year.We arrange charity events and raffles to raise money and we have donated to charities like BBC Children in Need, St Mungos Bournemouth, Julias House, Bournemouth Womens Refuge and others.
Does Dorset Indian Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorset Indian 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 Indian Association?: Dorset Indian Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.diauk.co.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.