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active dorset

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups, and the general public. Active Dorset is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Dorset and operates in Dorset, Bournemouth, and Poole.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

Activities & Mission

To improve health and well-being by reducing physical inactivityTo improve peoples? lives by investment in and creation of community spirit and awareness through physical activity.To support local individuals to lead and support the delivery of events and physical activity opportunities.To provide facilities and events that engage and stimulate the community into becoming regularly active.

Fundraising

See where Active Dorset is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£649,527
Latest Expenditure
£454,501

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 43.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 62.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 43.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £73,215
Charitable Activities £563,629
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £12,683

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £283,123
Raising Funds £171,378
Governance £25,450
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£649,527£454,501£283,123£489,039£489,0390 / 60
2023£462,635£314,6190 / 50
2022£214,730£158,9440 / 35
2021£120,908£86,1590 / 45
2020£79,421£82,2920 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers