DORSET RECORD SOCIETY
Registration #1165078 · Registered
smith_wellbridge@btinternet.com
2 WELLBRIDGE CLOSE DORCHESTER DT1 2BJ
It publishes books, texts, transcripts, and study guides relating to archive material and historical sources not readily accessible to the general public because of their age, fragility, illegibility, language or location.
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About DORSET RECORD SOCIETY
DORSET RECORD SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1165078). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 85/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), DORSET RECORD SOCIETY reported a total income of £550 and total expenditure of £586, a spending ratio of 107% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, DORSET RECORD SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: It publishes books, texts, transcripts, and study guides relating to archive material and historical sources not readily accessible to the general public because of their age, fragility, illegibility, language or location. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for DORSET RECORD SOCIETY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 106.5% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £550 | £586 | 107% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026