Active Dorset
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.
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.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 16% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £986,717 | £837,274 | £307,588 | £638,482 | £638,482 | 0 / 80 |
| 2024 | £649,527 | £454,501 | £283,123 | £489,039 | £489,039 | 0 / 60 |
| 2023 | £462,635 | £314,619 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £214,730 | £158,944 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2021 | £120,908 | £86,159 | 0 / 45 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Active Dorset
What does Active Dorset do?
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.
How much income did Active Dorset report in 2025?
Active Dorset reported total income of £987k and reported expenditure of £837k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Active Dorset?
Active Dorset has a program ratio of 31.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Active Dorset registered as a charity?
Active Dorset was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 2017 as charity number 1175697. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Active Dorset?
Active Dorset is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID MARK MILLENER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Active Dorset operate?
Active Dorset operates across 3 areas: Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.
Is Active Dorset a registered charity?
Yes — Active Dorset is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175697.
Details
Ensbury Avenue
BOURNEMOUTH
Dorset
BH10 4HG
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