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The Ark Child Okeford

Enhancing the development and education of children in a parent-involving, community based group offering good quality affordable childcare. Providing a caring, safe, secure and stimulating environment for children from 0 - 11 years. Working within a framework that ensures equality of opportunity for all children and families.The charity took over the assets of The Ark, charity no. 1037851

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Activities & Mission

Enhancing the development and education of children in a parent-involving, community based group offering good quality affordable childcare. Providing a caring, safe, secure and stimulating environment for children from 0 - 11 years. Working within a framework that ensures equality of opportunity for all children and families.The charity took over the assets of The Ark, charity no. 1037851

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
£586,131
Latest Expenditure
£529,019

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £18,254
Charitable Activities £563,435
Other Trading £3,743
Investments £699
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £528,737
Raising Funds £282
Governance £0
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£586,131
£529,019£528,737£225,007£220,65721 / 0
2024
£489,282
£483,2880 / 0
2023
£437,965
£430,8630 / 0
2022
£388,228
£402,4810 / 0
2021
£414,254
£365,8710 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ark Child Okeford

What does The Ark Child Okeford do?

Enhancing the development and education of children in a parent-involving, community based group offering good quality affordable childcare. Providing a caring, safe, secure and stimulating environment for children from 0 - 11 years. Working within a framework that ensures equality of opportunity for all children and families.The charity took over the assets of The Ark, charity no. 1037851

How much income did The Ark Child Okeford report in 2025?

The Ark Child Okeford reported total income of £586k and reported expenditure of £529k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Ark Child Okeford registered as a charity?

The Ark Child Okeford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 September 2008 as charity number 1125688. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Ark Child Okeford?

The Ark Child Okeford is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emma-Louise Nicholls. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ark Child Okeford operate?

The Ark Child Okeford operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Ark Child Okeford a registered charity?

Yes — The Ark Child Okeford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125688.

Details

Address
ST. NICHOLAS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL
STATION ROAD
CHILD OKEFORD
BLANDFORD FORUM
DT11 8EL
Registration Date
2 September 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4041390
Charity Number
1125688

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Trustees

Emma-Louise Nicholls Chair
Alice Lucy Witcher
AMY REBECCA ROSE
Florence Rose Manning
Georgina Margaret McLean
Holly Louise Parsons-Fox
Jennifer Louise Young
Kathy Marie Pym
Kirsty Miranda Finlayson
Lewis Christopher Northcott
NATASHA LOUISE PIKE
Pandora Eleanor Palamountain
REBECCA JENNIFER BAKER
Sarah Louise McNab

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