Friends Of Dorset County Hospital
To relieve patients and former patients of Dorset County Hospital who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped, infirm or in need of financial assistance and generally to support the charitable work of the said hospital.
Activities & Mission
To relieve patients and former patients of Dorset County Hospital who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped, infirm or in need of financial assistance and generally to support the charitable work of the said hospital.
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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2013 — Friends of Dorset County Hospital (organisation 283089)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £46,517 | £45,750 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2023 | £22,331 | £43,762 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £168,983 | £122,754 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2021 | £37,562 | £67,197 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2020 | £55,522 | £77,244 | 0 / 109 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Dorset County Hospital
What does Friends Of Dorset County Hospital do?
To relieve patients and former patients of Dorset County Hospital who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped, infirm or in need of financial assistance and generally to support the charitable work of the said hospital.
How much income did Friends Of Dorset County Hospital report in 2024?
Friends Of Dorset County Hospital reported total income of £47k and reported expenditure of £46k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of Dorset County Hospital registered as a charity?
Friends Of Dorset County Hospital was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 January 2011 as charity number 1139970. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Friends Of Dorset County Hospital?
Friends Of Dorset County Hospital is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Barbara Doris Purnell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Dorset County Hospital operate?
Friends Of Dorset County Hospital operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of Dorset County Hospital a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Dorset County Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139970.
Details
Mey House
Bridport Road
Poundbury
DORCHESTER
Dorset
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- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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