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the dorothy parkes centre

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and the general public. The Dorothy Parkes Centre is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Smethwick and operates in Sandwell.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

An award-winning community centre based in Smethwick, West Midlands, providing an inclusive place of welcome & opportunity, bringing people & organisations together in a spirit of friendship & equality, enabling our local community to thrive. Addressing local issues including poor physical, mental health, obesity, & social isolation by providing/hosting a range a groups, activities, and services.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£299,264
Latest Expenditure
£377,844

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 126.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 126.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025£299,264£377,8440 / 35
2024£357,548£315,1760 / 45
2023£261,952£282,7230 / 31
2022£315,134£268,8620 / 38
2021£198,428£128,9990 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers