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Sturminster Newton Community Building Trust

The charity operates The Exchange, a community building in Sturminster Newton, for the benefit of the population of the town and the surrounding area.

Activities & Mission

The charity operates The Exchange, a community building in Sturminster Newton, for the benefit of the population of the town and the surrounding area.

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
£448,325
Latest Expenditure
£431,990

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 96.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 96.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£448,325
£431,9900 / 60
2024
£409,679
£404,4130 / 60
2023
£327,766
£357,8760 / 65
2022
£241,106
£303,4640 / 45
2021
£143,264
£129,5930 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sturminster Newton Community Building Trust

What does Sturminster Newton Community Building Trust do?

The charity operates The Exchange, a community building in Sturminster Newton, for the benefit of the population of the town and the surrounding area.

How much income did Sturminster Newton Community Building Trust report in 2025?

Sturminster Newton Community Building Trust reported total income of £448k and reported expenditure of £432k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sturminster Newton Community Building Trust registered as a charity?

Sturminster Newton Community Building Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 2005 as charity number 1108652. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Sturminster Newton Community Building Trust?

Sturminster Newton Community Building Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT COWLEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sturminster Newton Community Building Trust operate?

Sturminster Newton Community Building Trust operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sturminster Newton Community Building Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Sturminster Newton Community Building Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108652.

Details

Address
The Exchange
Old Market Hill
STURMINSTER NEWTON
Dorset
DT10 1FH
Registration Date
21 March 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4010232
Charity Number
1108652

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Trustees

ROBERT COWLEY Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Helen Jacqueline Lacey
JOHN COWLEY
Nigel Charles Matthews
Sarah Anne Palmer
Trevor Puckett

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