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dorset search dogs

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, and the general public. Dorset Search Dogs is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Bournemouth and operates in Dorset, Hampshire, and various other locations.


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

Dorset Search Dogs uses dogs to help the police and other statutory bodies search for missing people in the UK.

Fundraising

See where Dorset Search Dogs is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,819
Latest Expenditure
£12,418

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 78.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 78.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£15,819£12,4180 / 17
2023£21,748£26,7410 / 5
2021£29,155£12,9970 / 17

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers