DORSET SEARCH & RESCUE (DORSAR)
Registration #1121658 · Registered
www.dorsar.org.ukenquiries@dorsar.org.uk
18 Norman Close DT6 4ET
Dorset Search & Rescue is a dedicated team of highly trained lowland rescue volunteers. We support the Police and other statutory agencies by providing additional personnel and resources in the search and recovery of vulnerable missing persons. Our team also offers assistance to other UKSAR agencies when needed.
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About DORSET SEARCH & RESCUE (DORSAR)
DORSET SEARCH & RESCUE (DORSAR) is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1121658). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 72/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), DORSET SEARCH & RESCUE (DORSAR) reported a total income of £31,127 and total expenditure of £37,108, a spending ratio of 119% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, DORSET SEARCH & RESCUE (DORSAR) describes its activities as follows: Dorset Search & Rescue is a dedicated team of highly trained lowland rescue volunteers. We support the Police and other statutory agencies by providing additional personnel and resources in the search and recovery of vulnerable missing persons. Our team also offers assistance to other UKSAR agencies when needed. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for DORSET SEARCH & RESCUE (DORSAR). 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: 119.2% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £31,127 | £37,108 | 119% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026