Dorset Reclaim
Dorset Reclaim operates across Dorset & western Hampshire as a furniture re-use project, collecting surplus electrical appliances, household items and furniture from local people and businesses.Our aims are to supply good quality items at low cost, provide a range of volunteering and training opportunities and to reduce the amount going to landfill by service provision and education.
Activities & Mission
Dorset Reclaim operates across Dorset & western Hampshire as a furniture re-use project, collecting surplus electrical appliances, household items and furniture from local people and businesses.Our aims are to supply good quality items at low cost, provide a range of volunteering and training opportunities and to reduce the amount going to landfill by service provision and education.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 79% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Charity and VCS support 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 | £972,754 | £984,605 | £984,605 | £304,400 | £255,825 | 30 / 45 |
| 2024 | £922,069 | £915,467 | £915,467 | £319,592 | £278,546 | 27 / 30 |
| 2023 | £904,745 | £842,923 | £842,923 | £317,002 | £274,443 | 25 / 30 |
| 2022 | £757,337 | £840,186 | £840,186 | £255,180 | £255,180 | 26 / 40 |
| 2021 | £844,869 | £796,052 | £796,052 | £340,100 | £330,804 | 24 / 40 |
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Frequently asked questions about Dorset Reclaim
What does Dorset Reclaim do?
Dorset Reclaim operates across Dorset & western Hampshire as a furniture re-use project, collecting surplus electrical appliances, household items and furniture from local people and businesses.Our aims are to supply good quality items at low cost, provide a range of volunteering and training opportunities and to reduce the amount going to landfill by service provision and education.
How much income did Dorset Reclaim report in 2025?
Dorset Reclaim reported total income of £973k and reported expenditure of £985k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dorset Reclaim?
Dorset Reclaim has a program ratio of 101.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dorset Reclaim registered as a charity?
Dorset Reclaim was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 August 1999 as charity number 1076996. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Dorset Reclaim?
Dorset Reclaim is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is RAY TOVEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dorset Reclaim operate?
Dorset Reclaim operates across 4 areas: Bournemouth, Dorset, Hampshire and Poole.
Is Dorset Reclaim a registered charity?
Yes — Dorset Reclaim is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076996.
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