Friends Of The West Bay Discovery Centre
Grants
Friends Of The West Bay Discovery Centre makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2026)
- £2,473
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profileAreas 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 2026.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £5,578 | £2,473 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2025 | £2,222 | £154 | 0 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The West Bay Discovery Centre
How much income did Friends Of The West Bay Discovery Centre report in 2026?
Friends Of The West Bay Discovery Centre reported total income of £6k and reported expenditure of £2k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of The West Bay Discovery Centre registered as a charity?
Friends Of The West Bay Discovery Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 August 2024 as charity number 1209623. It has been registered for 2 years.
Who runs Friends Of The West Bay Discovery Centre?
Friends Of The West Bay Discovery Centre is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Ashley West. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of The West Bay Discovery Centre operate?
Friends Of The West Bay Discovery Centre operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of The West Bay Discovery Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of The West Bay Discovery Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1209623.
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profileDetails
Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated