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Blandford Opportunity Group

Blandford Opportunity Group is a pre-school playgroup for babies and children with special needs and disabilities. Regulated by Ofsted, we provide support for children from birth to 5 years, and for parents and carers. Sessions are held during term time in facilities which include a sensory room, playroom, family room and a wheelchair access disabled toilet.

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Activities & Mission

Blandford Opportunity Group is a pre-school playgroup for babies and children with special needs and disabilities. Regulated by Ofsted, we provide support for children from birth to 5 years, and for parents and carers. Sessions are held during term time in facilities which include a sensory room, playroom, family room and a wheelchair access disabled toilet.

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
£227,867
Latest Expenditure
£256,859

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 112.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 112.7%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£227,867
£256,8590 / 0
2023
£139,969
£164,9460 / 0
2022
£222,158
£132,3300 / 6
2021
£142,752
£125,9770 / 6
2020
£119,835
£108,0800 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Blandford Opportunity Group

What does Blandford Opportunity Group do?

Blandford Opportunity Group is a pre-school playgroup for babies and children with special needs and disabilities. Regulated by Ofsted, we provide support for children from birth to 5 years, and for parents and carers. Sessions are held during term time in facilities which include a sensory room, playroom, family room and a wheelchair access disabled toilet.

How much income did Blandford Opportunity Group report in 2024?

Blandford Opportunity Group reported total income of £228k and reported expenditure of £257k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Blandford Opportunity Group registered as a charity?

Blandford Opportunity Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 November 1993 as charity number 1027771. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Blandford Opportunity Group?

Blandford Opportunity Group is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is COLIN ROBERT STEVENS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blandford Opportunity Group operate?

Blandford Opportunity Group operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Blandford Opportunity Group a registered charity?

Yes — Blandford Opportunity Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1027771.

Details

Address
WILLIAMS OPPORTUNITY HALL
WHITE CLIFF GARDENS
BLANDFORD FORUM
DORSET
DT11 7BU
Registration Date
1 November 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1027771
Charity Number
1027771

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Trustees

COLIN ROBERT STEVENS Chair
Garry Smith
Also governs 1 other charity
NICOLA ROPER
Sammii Ford
SHARON ELAINE CRIPPS
STEPHEN HITCHINGS

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