Dorset Community Action
Supporting communities and voluntary organisations to deliver better projects and services through advice, training and development work. Working with partners and front line organisations to ensure people and communities in Dorset have access to services. Supporting communities to live more sustainably and better able to cope with environmental and economic challenges together with change.
Activities & Mission
Supporting communities and voluntary organisations to deliver better projects and services through advice, training and development work. Working with partners and front line organisations to ensure people and communities in Dorset have access to services. Supporting communities to live more sustainably and better able to cope with environmental and economic challenges together with change.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 76% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £665,640 | £655,100 | £653,850 | £277,702 | £218,021 | 11 / 14 |
| 2024 | £561,167 | £562,303 | £561,678 | £267,162 | £196,508 | 12 / 26 |
| 2023 | £580,778 | £606,856 | £606,386 | £268,298 | £256,017 | 14 / 35 |
| 2022 | £719,209 | £658,830 | £657,417 | £294,376 | £262,804 | 22 / 14 |
| 2021 | £623,051 | £598,884 | £597,471 | £233,997 | £231,922 | 21 / 14 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dorset Community Action
What does Dorset Community Action do?
Supporting communities and voluntary organisations to deliver better projects and services through advice, training and development work. Working with partners and front line organisations to ensure people and communities in Dorset have access to services. Supporting communities to live more sustainably and better able to cope with environmental and economic challenges together with change.
How much income did Dorset Community Action report in 2025?
Dorset Community Action reported total income of £666k and reported expenditure of £655k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dorset Community Action?
Dorset Community Action has a program ratio of 98.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dorset Community Action registered as a charity?
Dorset Community Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 February 1997 as charity number 1060910. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Dorset Community Action?
Dorset Community Action is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dorset Community Action operate?
Dorset Community Action operates across 3 areas: Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.
Is Dorset Community Action a registered charity?
Yes — Dorset Community Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1060910.
Details
The Little Keep
Barrack Road
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1SQ
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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- How metrics are calculated