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dorset family history society

The charity supports the general public. Dorset Family History Society is a registered charity whose purpose is the environment, conservation, or heritage. It delivers its work by sponsoring or undertaking research. The charity is based in Poole and operates in Dorset, Bournemouth, and Poole.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

(a) To promote and encourage the public study of family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to the County of Dorset.(b) To promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archival material.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£20,989
Latest Expenditure
£26,642

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 126.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 126.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£20,989£26,6420 / 45
2023£53,366£26,1420 / 30
2022£20,003£22,0130 / 40
2021£18,048£20,7950 / 40
2020£17,583£25,2700 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers