the dorset natural history and archaeological society
Activities & Mission
The advancement of education for the benefit of the public in the areas of archaeology, natural sciences, literature, the fine and decorative arts, antiquities and local history relating to the County of Dorset.The acquisition, preservation, conservation, exhibition and development of collections relating to the areas outlined above.
Fundraising
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Latest Income
£1,055,745
Latest Expenditure
£2,789,954
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 239.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £451,690
Charitable Activities £405,146
Other Trading £0
Investments £8,218
Other Income £190,691
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £2,526,665
Raising Funds £5,968
Governance £10,155
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £257,321
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,055,745 | £2,789,954 | £2,526,665 | £11,429,638 | £491,171 | 28 / 100 |
| 2023 | £1,221,234 | £2,280,420 | £1,990,803 | £12,967,156 | £829,587 | 24 / 100 |
| 2022 | £1,442,790 | £2,829,605 | £2,698,811 | £13,331,580 | £132,511 | 29 / 50 |
| 2021 | £6,341,322 | £1,067,241 | £1,021,753 | £14,506,686 | £237,579 | 22 / 50 |
| 2020 | £6,099,442 | £968,334 | £938,848 | £9,297,255 | £62,036 | 21 / 50 |
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Details
Address
DORSET MUSEUM
66 HIGH WEST STREET
DORCHESTER
DT1 1XA
66 HIGH WEST STREET
DORCHESTER
DT1 1XA
Website
www.dorsetcountymuseum.orgRegistration Date
14 May 1997
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
3035737
Charity Number
1062400
Trustees
Tracy Chevalier
Tracey Marie Parsons
Jean Mary Lang
David French
Morag Wood
Peter Sharman
Laura Southall
Claire Dixon
David Tucker
Hazel Ormrod
Laura Danielle Martin
Also Known As
- THE DORSET COUNTY MUSEUM
- THE DORSET NATURAL HISTORY AND ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY