Dorchester Almshouses

Also known as: Dorchester Municipal Charities

The relief of financial hardship by the provision of social housing in the form of almshouse accommodationand ancillary equipment, services and financial relief for almpersons appointed from the class ofbeneficiaries.The class of beneficiaries is people in financial hardship who are inhabitants of the town of Dorchester orelsewhere in the county of Dorset.

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Activities & Mission

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

Dorset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£401,575

Latest Expenditure

£298,434

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 74.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 74.3%

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.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2023 — Chubb, Whetstone and Napper's Almshouses (organisation 201387)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£401,575	£298,434	0 / 4
2024	£237,916	£201,332	0 / 4
2023	£237,699	£184,605	0 / 4
2021	£0	£0	0 / 0
2020	£0	£0	0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Dorchester Almshouses

What does Dorchester Almshouses do?

How much income did Dorchester Almshouses report in 2025?

Dorchester Almshouses reported total income of £402k and reported expenditure of £298k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dorchester Almshouses registered as a charity?

Dorchester Almshouses was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 2019 as charity number 1187063. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Dorchester Almshouses?

Dorchester Almshouses is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARY ELIZABETH known as Molly RENNIE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dorchester Almshouses operate?

Dorchester Almshouses operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Dorchester Almshouses a registered charity?

Yes — Dorchester Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187063.