The Arts Society Blackmore Vale
Also known as: Blackmore Vale Decorative & Fine Arts Society, Bvdfas
We provide services to our members to enable them to understand and enjoy the decorative and fine arts. Monthly lectures are held from October to July in Stalbridge, Dorset, and we arrange visits and Study Days. We also support arts initiatives in local schools. We record contents and artefacts in churches in our area and we provide church records. We are affiliated to the national body NADFAS.
Activities & Mission
We provide services to our members to enable them to understand and enjoy the decorative and fine arts. Monthly lectures are held from October to July in Stalbridge, Dorset, and we arrange visits and Study Days. We also support arts initiatives in local schools. We record contents and artefacts in churches in our area and we provide church records. We are affiliated to the national body NADFAS.
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.
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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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £11,873 | £11,067 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £11,494 | £11,016 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £12,098 | £10,898 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £13,132 | £9,325 | 0 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Arts Society Blackmore Vale
What does The Arts Society Blackmore Vale do?
We provide services to our members to enable them to understand and enjoy the decorative and fine arts. Monthly lectures are held from October to July in Stalbridge, Dorset, and we arrange visits and Study Days. We also support arts initiatives in local schools. We record contents and artefacts in churches in our area and we provide church records. We are affiliated to the national body NADFAS.
How much income did The Arts Society Blackmore Vale report in 2025?
The Arts Society Blackmore Vale reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Arts Society Blackmore Vale registered as a charity?
The Arts Society Blackmore Vale was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 May 2004 as charity number 1103740. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs The Arts Society Blackmore Vale?
The Arts Society Blackmore Vale is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Arts Society Blackmore Vale operate?
The Arts Society Blackmore Vale operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Arts Society Blackmore Vale a registered charity?
Yes — The Arts Society Blackmore Vale is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1103740.
Details
Wyke Road
GILLINGHAM
Dorset
SP8 4NQ
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- 14 May 2026
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