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Dorchester Foodbank

The prevention or relief of poverty in Dorchester and surroundings by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/ or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

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Activities & Mission

The prevention or relief of poverty in Dorchester and surroundings by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/ or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

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
£42,364
Latest Expenditure
£43,795

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 103.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 103.4%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£42,364
£43,7950 / 15
2024
£46,764
£27,4650 / 10
2023
£55,588
£49,7920 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dorchester Foodbank

What does Dorchester Foodbank do?

The prevention or relief of poverty in Dorchester and surroundings by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/ or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

How much income did Dorchester Foodbank report in 2025?

Dorchester Foodbank reported total income of £42k and reported expenditure of £44k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dorchester Foodbank registered as a charity?

Dorchester Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 October 2022 as charity number 1200552. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Dorchester Foodbank?

Dorchester Foodbank is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rosemary Hardwicke. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dorchester Foodbank operate?

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

Is Dorchester Foodbank a registered charity?

Yes — Dorchester Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1200552.

Details

Address
Dorchester Baptist Church
Bridport Road
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT1 1RR
Registration Date
3 October 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5205059
Charity Number
1200552

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Trustees

Rosemary Hardwicke Chair
Dr JOHN HILTON
Dr John Philip S Burn
Stuart Dawson
Also governs 2 other charities
Tracy Hughes

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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