Skip to main content Skip to navigation

The Arts Society Dorset County

Also known as: Dorset County Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Dcdfas, Dorset County Fine Arts

The promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public, the cultivation, appreciation, study and preservation of the decorative and fine arts.

Activities & Mission

The promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public, the cultivation, appreciation, study and preservation of the decorative and fine arts.

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
£28,812
Latest Expenditure
£26,929

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 93.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 93.5%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£28,812
£26,9290 / 0
2023
£24,820
£23,8440 / 0
2022
£22,154
£23,6570 / 0
2021
£21,256
£21,3950 / 9
2020
£22,723
£19,8800 / 9

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Arts Society Dorset County

What does The Arts Society Dorset County do?

The promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public, the cultivation, appreciation, study and preservation of the decorative and fine arts.

How much income did The Arts Society Dorset County report in 2024?

The Arts Society Dorset County reported total income of £29k and reported expenditure of £27k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Arts Society Dorset County registered as a charity?

The Arts Society Dorset County was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 October 1984 as charity number 290307. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs The Arts Society Dorset County?

The Arts Society Dorset County is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Arts Society Dorset County operate?

The Arts Society Dorset County operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Arts Society Dorset County a registered charity?

Yes — The Arts Society Dorset County is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290307.

Details

Address
THE SUN HOUSE
LOWER BURTON
DORCHESTER
DT2 7RZ
Registration Date
5 October 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
290307
Charity Number
290307

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.

Claim this listing Learn more about premium profiles

Other notable Charitable activities charities

Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.

Trustees

Ann Rosemary ACHESON
CDR KEITH MARTIN COLOGNE SIMMONS AFC
Cheryl Taylor
Jane Valentine Simson
Margot Eva GRIFFITHS
SONIA KAY MORRIS
Susan Mary WALKER
SUSAN WHITE
WILLIAM JOHN CHAMBERS

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Dorset County Decorative and Fine Arts Society
  • Dcdfas
  • Dorset County Fine Arts

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
Report a data issue