--- title: "Dorset Youth Association — charity 306009" description: "Dorset Youth Association (charity 306009). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorset-youth-association retrieved: 2026-09-23T04:48:05.149Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dorset Youth Association is listed as a registered charity (number 306009) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £354,884 (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 Youth Association? Registered charity number 306009 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) Dorchester Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £354,884 Website [www.dorsetyouth.com](http://www.dorsetyouth.com/) ## What does Dorset Youth Association do? To ensure the development and recognition of a vibrant, strong and diverse voluntary sector with a focus on supporting on those aged 0-25 and their families in Dorset and for all children and young people to be empowered, feel respected and know they are valued. We do this by acting as an infrastructure organisation providing training, support, employment programmes and working with communities. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; 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 Dorset Youth Association registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorset Youth Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorset Youth 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 Youth 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 Youth Association's charity number? Dorset Youth Association's charity number is 306009. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 306009? Search 306009 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 Youth Association do? To ensure the development and recognition of a vibrant, strong and diverse voluntary sector with a focus on supporting on those aged 0-25 and their families in Dorset and for all children and young people to be empowered, feel respected and know they are valued. We do this by acting as an infrastructure organisation providing training, support, employment programmes and working with communities. Does Dorset Youth Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorset Youth 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 Youth Association? Dorset Youth Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.dorsetyouth.com. 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=306009&subId=0).