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), rated "Needs Review" with a CharityScore of 47/100 — a charity that has some areas requiring further review based on official Charity Commission data. According to the Charity Commission, THE DOBSON TRUST operates with the following stated purpose: 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 details below. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026