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Acts Fast

We provide emotional and practical support to Parents, Carer's and Family members whose child have been affected by childhood sexual abuse. We liken a disclosure irrespective of age to a "bomb going off the shrapnel hitting everyone around" We help build resilience around the trauma. Accessing our support can be by phone, email, text, face to face support in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorchester.

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Activities & Mission

We provide emotional and practical support to Parents, Carer's and Family members whose child have been affected by childhood sexual abuse. We liken a disclosure irrespective of age to a "bomb going off the shrapnel hitting everyone around" We help build resilience around the trauma. Accessing our support can be by phone, email, text, face to face support in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorchester.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£141,552
Latest Expenditure
£161,489

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 114.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 114.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£141,552
£161,4890 / 2
2024
£114,193
£148,9080 / 2
2023
£142,965
£90,7730 / 3
2022
£107,857
£105,0420 / 2
2021
£94,389
£92,2670 / 4

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Frequently asked questions about Acts Fast

What does Acts Fast do?

We provide emotional and practical support to Parents, Carer's and Family members whose child have been affected by childhood sexual abuse. We liken a disclosure irrespective of age to a "bomb going off the shrapnel hitting everyone around" We help build resilience around the trauma. Accessing our support can be by phone, email, text, face to face support in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorchester.

How much income did Acts Fast report in 2025?

Acts Fast reported total income of £142k and reported expenditure of £161k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Acts Fast registered as a charity?

Acts Fast was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 2014 as charity number 1157675. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Acts Fast?

Acts Fast is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Vile. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Acts Fast operate?

Acts Fast operates across 6 areas, including Bournemouth, Devon, Dorset and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Acts Fast a registered charity?

Yes — Acts Fast is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157675.

Details

Address
ACTS FAST
Unit 5
Manor Farm Business Centre
Gussage St. Michael
Wimborne
Dorset
Registration Date
1 July 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5047807
Charity Number
1157675

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Trustees

Sarah Vile Chair
Jill Suckling
Kerensa Butcher
Michael Sheath
Simone Elizabeth Walls-MacDonald

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