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dorchester and west dorset district scout council

The charity supports children and young people. Dorchester And West Dorset District Scout Council is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Weymouth and operates in Dorset.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Dorchester & West Dorset District Scout Council is responsible for providing Scouting for both boys and girls 6 to 25 in Dorchester and surrounding towns and villages in West Dorset. A structured programme of activities is designed to help youngsters with the guidance of trained adult leaders to achieve their full potential as individuals, responsible citizens and members of their community.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£98,960
Latest Expenditure
£127,322

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 128.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 128.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025£98,960£127,3220 / 206
2024£140,708£64,0610 / 278
2023£87,732£59,5930 / 200
2022£103,388£123,7870 / 200
2021£150,150£50,6090 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers