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Dorchester Family Support

To support families with children on pupil premium (free school meals) with food parcels during the Summer and Christmas school holidays

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Activities & Mission

To support families with children on pupil premium (free school meals) with food parcels during the Summer and Christmas school holidays

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
£42,869
Latest Expenditure
£39,732

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 92.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 92.7%
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 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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£42,869
£39,7320 / 20
2024
£58,750
£35,3230 / 15
2023
£22,753
£32,7920 / 20
2021
£33,646
£23,1950 / 12

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Frequently asked questions about Dorchester Family Support

What does Dorchester Family Support do?

To support families with children on pupil premium (free school meals) with food parcels during the Summer and Christmas school holidays

How much income did Dorchester Family Support report in 2025?

Dorchester Family Support reported total income of £43k and reported expenditure of £40k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dorchester Family Support registered as a charity?

Dorchester Family Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 2020 as charity number 1188567. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Dorchester Family Support?

Dorchester Family Support is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Karen Weir. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dorchester Family Support operate?

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

Is Dorchester Family Support a registered charity?

Yes — Dorchester Family Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188567.

Details

Address
DORFORD CENTRE
BRIDPORT ROAD
DORCHESTER
DT1 1RR
Registration Date
16 March 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5152187
Charity Number
1188567

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Trustees

Karen Weir Chair
Alan Peter Duncalf
Catherine Bone
Danielle Colley
Helen Jessica Weir
John Bruce Weir
Kathleen Barbara Joslin
Also governs 1 other charity
Sally Ann Huntington

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14 May 2026
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