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Dumpton School

Also known as: Dumpton School Trust Limited

Dumpton School is an Educational Charity for Children located in Wimborne, Dorset. Its aim is to advance the education of the public for public benefit without limitations by providing or assisting in the provision of school and educational facilities. We strive for the highest quality of academic tuition and the development of wider sporting, artistic and social skills within a family framework.

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Activities & Mission

Dumpton School is an Educational Charity for Children located in Wimborne, Dorset. Its aim is to advance the education of the public for public benefit without limitations by providing or assisting in the provision of school and educational facilities. We strive for the highest quality of academic tuition and the development of wider sporting, artistic and social skills within a family framework.

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

Latest Income
£4,459,507
Latest Expenditure
£4,354,644

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £4,428,220
Other Trading £0
Investments £26,964
Other Income £4,323

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,354,644
Raising Funds £0
Governance £32,360
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£4,459,507
£4,354,644£4,354,644£7,205,421£7,205,42197 / 0
2023
£4,166,648
£4,162,415£4,162,415£7,100,558£7,100,55895 / 0
2022
£3,866,579
£3,741,398£3,741,398£7,096,325£7,096,32588 / 10
2021
£3,672,158
£3,755,725£3,755,725£6,971,144£6,971,14487 / 0
2020
£3,677,135
£3,742,648£3,742,648£7,054,711£7,054,71192 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dumpton School

What does Dumpton School do?

Dumpton School is an Educational Charity for Children located in Wimborne, Dorset. Its aim is to advance the education of the public for public benefit without limitations by providing or assisting in the provision of school and educational facilities. We strive for the highest quality of academic tuition and the development of wider sporting, artistic and social skills within a family framework.

How much income did Dumpton School report in 2024?

Dumpton School reported total income of £4.46m and reported expenditure of £4.35m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Dumpton School?

Dumpton School has a program ratio of 97.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Dumpton School registered as a charity?

Dumpton School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 1968 as charity number 306222. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Dumpton School?

Dumpton School is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dumpton School operate?

Dumpton School operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Dumpton School a registered charity?

Yes — Dumpton School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 306222.

Details

Address
DUMPTON SCHOOL
DEANS GROVE HOUSE
WIMBORNE
BH21 7AF
Registration Date
7 November 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
306222
Charity Number
306222

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Trustees

Christopher Wheeler
Also governs 1 other charity
David Brook
Timothy Brown

Also Known As

  • Dumpton School Trust Limited
  • Dumpton School

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