--- title: "The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology — charity 293998 | CharityCompare" description: "The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology (charity 293998): income £1,892 (2025). Check registration and accounts." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-dorchester-association-for-research-into-local-history-and-archaeology retrieved: 2026-10-08T10:38:24.441Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 293998 DA # The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.dorchester-association.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=293998&subId=0) Work at The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-dorchester-association-for-research-into-local-history-and-archaeology&type=claim&name=The%20Dorchester%20Association%20for%20Research%20Into%20Local%20History%20and%20Archaeology) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology? Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30 £1,892 Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30 £1,784 Registered charity number 293998 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Winterbourne Abbas Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.dorchester-association.org.uk](http://www.dorchester-association.org.uk/) Quick answer The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology (number 293998) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology do? Research into local history and archaeology Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology Answers The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 8 April 1986 Also known as The Dorchester Association Where it says it operates Dorset ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Sponsors Or Undertakes Research. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology? - 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 The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology as a registered charity (number 293998) 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 The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology's charity number? The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology's charity number is 293998. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 293998? Search 293998 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 The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology do? Research into local history and archaeology Does The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology. 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 The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology? The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology's website listed in our register data is http://www.dorchester-association.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. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology? The register records The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. When was The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology registered as a charity? The Dorchester Association for Research Into Local History and Archaeology was entered on the register on 8 April 1986. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=293998&subId=0).