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Dorchester Arts

Also known as: Dorchester Arts Centre

Arts Centre

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Activities & Mission

Arts Centre

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
£559,134
Latest Expenditure
£545,863

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £78,321
Charitable Activities £463,767
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,067
Other Income £13,979

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £537,822
Raising Funds £8,041
Governance £1,800
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£559,134
£545,863£537,822£149,815£94,2326 / 40
2024
£457,705
£471,7570 / 40
2023
£412,074
£460,2560 / 65
2022
£338,877
£238,2660 / 65
2021
£205,288
£133,0950 / 65

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dorchester Arts

What does Dorchester Arts do?

Arts Centre

How much income did Dorchester Arts report in 2025?

Dorchester Arts reported total income of £559k and reported expenditure of £546k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dorchester Arts registered as a charity?

Dorchester Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 December 1992 as charity number 1015546. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Dorchester Arts?

Dorchester Arts is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dorchester Arts operate?

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

Is Dorchester Arts a registered charity?

Yes — Dorchester Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1015546.

Details

Address
The Corn Exchange
High East St
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1HF
Registration Date
3 December 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1015546
Charity Number
1015546

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Trustees

Alexandra Emily Constable
Amanda Louise Wakeman
Annabel Eigeland
Denise Lucette Exall
Helen Hutchinson
Michael David Willdridge
Toby Sam Frere

Also Known As

  • Dorchester Arts
  • Dorchester Arts Centre

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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