Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd.
Also known as: Dorset Scope Limited, Dorset Scope
Diverse Abilities' mission is to enable children and adults with disabilities to achieve their full potential by providing a lifetime of sustainable support and educational services. We offer the broadest choice of high quality services tailored to individual needs and support people primarily across Dorset and West Hampshire local authority areas, but further afield if required.
Activities & Mission
Diverse Abilities' mission is to enable children and adults with disabilities to achieve their full potential by providing a lifetime of sustainable support and educational services. We offer the broadest choice of high quality services tailored to individual needs and support people primarily across Dorset and West Hampshire local authority areas, but further afield if required.
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 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £10,422,143 | £10,584,594 | £10,200,889 | £8,730,518 | £8,626,405 | 411 / 493 |
| 2024 | £9,567,780 | £9,307,822 | £8,969,769 | £8,892,969 | £2,619,001 | 381 / 252 |
| 2023 | £8,334,346 | £8,450,337 | £8,137,268 | £8,633,011 | £2,263,658 | 372 / 51 |
| 2022 | £7,962,306 | £7,785,178 | £7,504,850 | £8,682,393 | £8,334,758 | 379 / 35 |
| 2021 | £7,470,830 | £6,940,029 | £6,731,399 | £7,247,237 | £6,948,320 | 402 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd.
What does Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd. do?
Diverse Abilities' mission is to enable children and adults with disabilities to achieve their full potential by providing a lifetime of sustainable support and educational services. We offer the broadest choice of high quality services tailored to individual needs and support people primarily across Dorset and West Hampshire local authority areas, but further afield if required.
How much income did Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd. report in 2025?
Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd. reported total income of £10.42m and reported expenditure of £10.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd.?
Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd. has a program ratio of 97.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd. registered as a charity?
Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd. was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 April 1981 as charity number 282197. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd.?
Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd. is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd. operate?
Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd. operates across 3 areas: Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.
Is Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd. a registered charity?
Yes — Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd. is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 282197.
Details
Langside School
Langside Avenue
POOLE
BH12 5BN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Dorset Scope Limited
- Dorset Scope
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated