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Blandford Forum Charities

We are an Almshouse Charity providing accommodation for elderly and families in Blandford Forum. We also have and Apprenticing and Education Charity and a Relief in Need.

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Activities & Mission

We are an Almshouse Charity providing accommodation for elderly and families in Blandford Forum. We also have and Apprenticing and Education Charity and a Relief in Need.

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

Latest Income
£305,169
Latest Expenditure
£218,385

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 71.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 71.6%
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
£305,169
£218,3850 / 0
2024
£260,490
£229,4120 / 0
2023
£359,736
£213,9330 / 0
2022
£239,959
£199,4600 / 0
2021
£244,162
£208,9310 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Blandford Forum Charities

What does Blandford Forum Charities do?

We are an Almshouse Charity providing accommodation for elderly and families in Blandford Forum. We also have and Apprenticing and Education Charity and a Relief in Need.

How much income did Blandford Forum Charities report in 2025?

Blandford Forum Charities reported total income of £305k and reported expenditure of £218k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Blandford Forum Charities registered as a charity?

Blandford Forum Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 1974 as charity number 230853. It has been registered for 52 years.

Who runs Blandford Forum Charities?

Blandford Forum Charities is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is LYNN LINDSAY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blandford Forum Charities operate?

Blandford Forum Charities operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Blandford Forum Charities a registered charity?

Yes — Blandford Forum Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 230853.

Details

Address
BLANDFORD FORUM CHARITIES
BARNES HOMES SALISBURY ROAD
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7HU
Registration Date
6 February 1974
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
230853
Charity Number
230853

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Trustees

LYNN LINDSAY Chair
COLIN STEVENS
Councillor Hugo Mieville
Councillor Sheila Chapman
HAYDN WHITE
Also governs 1 other charity
JOHN TURNBULL
Also governs 1 other charity
Nocturin Lacey-Clarke
Also governs 1 other charity
Rosemary Holmes
STEPHEN GARBUTT
STEPHEN HITCHINGS

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