The Friends of Dover Castle (number 298203) 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 Friends of Dover Castle do?
To stimulate public interest in and support Dover Castle in Kent. By means of an annual subscription, members can visit the castle at no extra charge throughout the year (except during special events when an additional charge may be made).
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Friends of Dover Castle
Answers The Friends of Dover Castle 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 Friends of Dover Castle 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
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Kent
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
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 Friends of Dover Castle registered for?
Environment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Dover Castle yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Friends of Dover Castle.
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Is The Friends of Dover Castle a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Friends of Dover Castle as a registered charity (number 298203) 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 Friends of Dover Castle's charity number?
The Friends of Dover Castle's charity number is 298203. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 298203?
Search 298203 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 Friends of Dover Castle do?
To stimulate public interest in and support Dover Castle in Kent. By means of an annual subscription, members can visit the castle at no extra charge throughout the year (except during special events when an additional charge may be made).
Does The Friends of Dover Castle have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Dover Castle. 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 Friends of Dover Castle?
The Friends of Dover Castle's website listed in our register data is http://www.dover-castle-friends.org. 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 Friends of Dover Castle?
The register records The Friends of Dover Castle 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 Friends of Dover Castle registered as a charity?
The Friends of Dover Castle was entered on the register on 10 December 1987.