Dorset Community Foundation
Also known as: The Community Foundation for Bournemouth Dorset and Poole
THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS TO ASSIST IN DELIVERING THEIR CHARITABLE AIMS, AND DEVELOP LONGER-TERM STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY PROGRAMMES. THIS WORK ENABLES THE FOUNDATION TO DISTRIBUTE GRANT FUNDING TO DORSET BASED COMMUNITY GROUPS AND CHARITIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WITHIN BOURNEMOUTH, POOLE AND ACROSS DORSET.
Activities & Mission
THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS TO ASSIST IN DELIVERING THEIR CHARITABLE AIMS, AND DEVELOP LONGER-TERM STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY PROGRAMMES. THIS WORK ENABLES THE FOUNDATION TO DISTRIBUTE GRANT FUNDING TO DORSET BASED COMMUNITY GROUPS AND CHARITIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WITHIN BOURNEMOUTH, POOLE AND ACROSS DORSET.
Grants
Dorset Community Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,728,132
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £2,648,688 | £2,201,625 | £2,181,483 | £6,994,919 | £404,569 | 5 / 1 |
| 2024 | £1,341,253 | £1,267,056 | £1,250,676 | £5,668,577 | £19,072 | 5 / 1 |
| 2023 | £1,124,588 | £1,324,436 | £1,315,774 | £5,117,245 | £137,422 | 5 / 1 |
| 2022 | £923,429 | £1,031,898 | £1,022,968 | £4,812,792 | £65,518 | 4 / 2 |
| 2021 | £1,681,750 | £1,754,754 | £1,739,453 | £3,268,403 | £48,116 | 4 / 35 |
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Frequently asked questions about Dorset Community Foundation
What does Dorset Community Foundation do?
THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS TO ASSIST IN DELIVERING THEIR CHARITABLE AIMS, AND DEVELOP LONGER-TERM STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY PROGRAMMES. THIS WORK ENABLES THE FOUNDATION TO DISTRIBUTE GRANT FUNDING TO DORSET BASED COMMUNITY GROUPS AND CHARITIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WITHIN BOURNEMOUTH, POOLE AND ACROSS DORSET.
How much income did Dorset Community Foundation report in 2025?
Dorset Community Foundation reported total income of £2.65m and reported expenditure of £2.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Dorset Community Foundation registered as a charity?
Dorset Community Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 December 2007 as charity number 1122113. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Dorset Community Foundation?
Dorset Community Foundation is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dorset Community Foundation operate?
Dorset Community Foundation operates across 3 areas: Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.
Is Dorset Community Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Dorset Community Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122113.
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Trustees
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Also Known As
- The Community Foundation for Bournemouth Dorset and Poole
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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