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The Dorset Children's Foundation

Also known as: The Dorset Childrens Foundation, the London Childrens Foundation, The National Children's Foundation, The National Childrens Foundation, The National London Childrens Foundation

Jan 2022 We support disabled children by funding disability equipment, medical expenses & therapies & offer Accessible For All, a large range of sports & play activities. We offer free counselling, fund a range of support groups and clubs and run stay and play pre school sessions that bring likeminded families together. We also offer disability education workshops & campaign for disability rights.

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Activities & Mission

Jan 2022 We support disabled children by funding disability equipment, medical expenses & therapies & offer Accessible For All, a large range of sports & play activities. We offer free counselling, fund a range of support groups and clubs and run stay and play pre school sessions that bring likeminded families together. We also offer disability education workshops & campaign for disability rights.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£426,585
Latest Expenditure
£466,523

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 109.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 109.4%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£426,585
£466,5230 / 42
2024
£348,930
£401,5440 / 41
2023
£355,381
£318,8790 / 47
2022
£268,643
£296,2480 / 56
2021
£343,874
£254,0930 / 54

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Dorset Children's Foundation

What does The Dorset Children's Foundation do?

Jan 2022 We support disabled children by funding disability equipment, medical expenses & therapies & offer Accessible For All, a large range of sports & play activities. We offer free counselling, fund a range of support groups and clubs and run stay and play pre school sessions that bring likeminded families together. We also offer disability education workshops & campaign for disability rights.

How much income did The Dorset Children's Foundation report in 2025?

The Dorset Children's Foundation reported total income of £427k and reported expenditure of £467k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Dorset Children's Foundation registered as a charity?

The Dorset Children's Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 2013 as charity number 1150538. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Dorset Children's Foundation?

The Dorset Children's Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alex Deutsch. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Dorset Children's Foundation operate?

The Dorset Children's Foundation operates across 4 areas: Bournemouth, Dorset, Hampshire and Poole.

Is The Dorset Children's Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Dorset Children's Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150538.

Details

Address
The Dorset Childrens Foundation
695-697 Christchurch Road
BOURNEMOUTH
BH7 6AF
Website
thedcf.org
Registration Date
21 January 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5033587
Charity Number
1150538

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Trustees

Alex Deutsch Chair
Amy Collins
Avril Jackson
Daniel McEvoy
Frances Hunt
Rosa Donovan

Also Known As

  • The Dorset Childrens Foundation, the London Childrens Foundation
  • The National Children's Foundation
  • The National Childrens Foundation
  • The National London Childrens Foundation

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