THE DOBSON TRUST
Registration #283158 · Registered
robin.baker@medway.gov.uk
MEDWAY COUNCIL GUN WHARF ME4 4TR
The Trust was set up in 1981 by a bequest from Mr W. H. Dobson (a former Gillingham Borough Council engineer) for the purpose of providing enjoyment and welfare to elderly people in the Gillingham Borough Area. The trust exercise this duty by giving grants to groups providing welfare for the elderly, as well as making direct grants to individuals.
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About THE DOBSON TRUST
THE DOBSON TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 283158). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Needs Review" rating with a CharityScore of 47/100 — a charity with several areas that warrant further review before donating. This score suggests several areas of concern that donors should investigate before giving. No financial data has been submitted to the Charity Commission for THE DOBSON TRUST, which may indicate the charity's income falls below the filing threshold, or that returns have not been submitted. According to the Charity Commission register, THE DOBSON TRUST describes its activities as follows: The Trust was set up in 1981 by a bequest from Mr W. H. Dobson (a former Gillingham Borough Council engineer) for the purpose of providing enjoyment and welfare to elderly people in the Gillingham Borough Area. The trust exercise this duty by giving grants to groups providing welfare for the elderly, as well as making direct grants to individuals. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. 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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Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026