The Bus Shelter Dorset
The Bus Shelter Dorset offers rough sleepers or those at risk of homelessness a safe place to live with access to a supportive community environment and 24 hour high support tailored to meet their individual needs.
Activities & Mission
The Bus Shelter Dorset offers rough sleepers or those at risk of homelessness a safe place to live with access to a supportive community environment and 24 hour high support tailored to meet their individual needs.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 31% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £630,924 | £489,770 | £489,744 | £318,899 | £125,000 | 12 / 10 |
| 2024 | £459,524 | £431,529 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £409,903 | £383,414 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £272,321 | £261,232 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £177,277 | £122,961 | 0 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Bus Shelter Dorset
What does The Bus Shelter Dorset do?
The Bus Shelter Dorset offers rough sleepers or those at risk of homelessness a safe place to live with access to a supportive community environment and 24 hour high support tailored to meet their individual needs.
How much income did The Bus Shelter Dorset report in 2025?
The Bus Shelter Dorset reported total income of £631k and reported expenditure of £490k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Bus Shelter Dorset?
The Bus Shelter Dorset has a program ratio of 77.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Bus Shelter Dorset registered as a charity?
The Bus Shelter Dorset was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 2017 as charity number 1171882. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs The Bus Shelter Dorset?
The Bus Shelter Dorset is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Fiona Brown. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Bus Shelter Dorset operate?
The Bus Shelter Dorset operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Bus Shelter Dorset a registered charity?
Yes — The Bus Shelter Dorset is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171882.
Details
19 Main Street
Broadmayne
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT2 8EB
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