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The Blackmore Vale Charity

Also known as: The Vale Pantry, The Vale Family Hub

The prevention or relief of poverty in Sturminster Newton and the surrounding areas by the operation of a community store for food and essential items and the provision of linked support, services, education and advice.

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Activities & Mission

The prevention or relief of poverty in Sturminster Newton and the surrounding areas by the operation of a community store for food and essential items and the provision of linked support, services, education and advice.

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
£544,445
Latest Expenditure
£331,424

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 60.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £460,733
Charitable Activities £78,387
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,325
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £330,707
Raising Funds £0
Governance £15,824
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £717

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
£544,445
£331,424£330,707£474,161£474,1611 / 50
2023
£394,015
£288,1180 / 50
2022
£367,884
£212,6410 / 55

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Frequently asked questions about The Blackmore Vale Charity

What does The Blackmore Vale Charity do?

The prevention or relief of poverty in Sturminster Newton and the surrounding areas by the operation of a community store for food and essential items and the provision of linked support, services, education and advice.

How much income did The Blackmore Vale Charity report in 2024?

The Blackmore Vale Charity reported total income of £544k and reported expenditure of £331k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Blackmore Vale Charity registered as a charity?

The Blackmore Vale Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 October 2021 as charity number 1196306. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Blackmore Vale Charity?

The Blackmore Vale Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Blackmore Vale Charity operate?

The Blackmore Vale Charity operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Blackmore Vale Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Blackmore Vale Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196306.

Details

Address
Unit 22B
Butts Pond Industrial Estate
STURMINSTER NEWTON
Dorset
DT10 1AZ
Registration Date
27 October 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5185916
Charity Number
1196306

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Trustees

Alexandra Rawe
Ashley Powell
Carole Jones
Dr William Duncan Ward
Jane Smith

Also Known As

  • The Vale Pantry
  • The Vale Family Hub

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