Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities
Also known as: West Dorset General Hospitals NHS Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities
The charitable fund enhances the provision of healthcare services that are provided to the population served by DCH NHS Foundation Trust. This encompasses the provision of medical equipment, furniture and furnishings, improvement of the environment and facilities, enhancement of staff and patient education and the welfare of staff and patients.
Activities & Mission
The charitable fund enhances the provision of healthcare services that are provided to the population served by DCH NHS Foundation Trust. This encompasses the provision of medical equipment, furniture and furnishings, improvement of the environment and facilities, enhancement of staff and patient education and the welfare of staff and patients.
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 3% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,435,000 | £506,000 | £327,000 | £1,684,000 | £647,000 | 4 / 53 |
| 2024 | £665,000 | £721,000 | £533,000 | £755,000 | £452,000 | 5 / 51 |
| 2023 | £878,000 | £1,575,000 | £1,434,000 | £811,000 | £525,000 | 3 / 49 |
| 2022 | £579,000 | £482,000 | £345,000 | £1,508,000 | £288,000 | 3 / 42 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £300,000 | 0 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities
What does Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities do?
The charitable fund enhances the provision of healthcare services that are provided to the population served by DCH NHS Foundation Trust. This encompasses the provision of medical equipment, furniture and furnishings, improvement of the environment and facilities, enhancement of staff and patient education and the welfare of staff and patients.
How much income did Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities report in 2025?
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities reported total income of £1.44m and reported expenditure of £506k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities?
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities has a program ratio of 22.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities registered as a charity?
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 June 1996 as charity number 1056479. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities?
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities operate?
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities a registered charity?
Yes — Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056479.
Details
NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL
WILLIAMS AVENUE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated