# Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council

- Type: Local / combined authority
- Charity number: 1039833 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1039833)
- Website: https://www.dwdscouts.org.uk
- Latest income: £96.9k; spending £52.9k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dorchester-and-west-dorset-district-scout-council

Dorchester & West Dorset District Scout Council is responsible for providing Scouting for both boys and girls 6 to 25 in Dorchester and surrounding towns and villages in West Dorset. A structured programme of activities is designed to help youngsters with the guidance of trained adult leaders to achieve their full potential as individuals, responsible citizens and members of their community.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council reported income of £96.9k and spending of £52.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (dwdscouts.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council?

In its latest reported year Dorchester and West Dorset District Scout Council reported income of £96.9k and spending of £52.9k.


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