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Dorset Victoria County History Trust

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1216841
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 13, 2026
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Dorset History Centre
Bridport Road
Dorchester
DT1 1RP

Activities

Objects: The Objects Of The CIO Are: To Advance The Education Of The Public In The History Of The Historic County Of Dorset (1974 Boundaries) And Historic County Of Poole, And To Foster Public Knowledge, Understanding And Appreciation Of The History Of Dorset By:(a) Advancing Research And Other Work In Connection With The Preparation Of The Victoria County History Of England Relating To The Historic County Of Dorset;(b) Encouraging, Promoting And Supporting Local History Research And Writing In Or About The Historic County Of Dorset, Drawing Especially On The Use Of Historical Resources And Furthering The Active Participation Of The Public Through Education And Learning And Providing The Means Of Communication Between Those Involved With Local History.

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science
Who
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Local Authority
Dorset, Poole