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.
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.
Fundraising
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £299,264 | £377,844 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2024 | £357,548 | £315,176 | 0 / 45 | |||
| 2023 | £261,952 | £282,723 | 0 / 31 | |||
| 2022 | £315,134 | £268,862 | 0 / 38 | |||
| 2021 | £198,428 | £128,999 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Church Road
Smethwick
B67 6EH
Registry Information
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