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the dorset natural history and archaeological society

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and the general public. The Dorset Natural History And Archaeological Society is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Dorchester and operates in Dorset.


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

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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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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£1,055,745£2,789,954£2,526,665£11,429,638£491,17128 / 100
2023£1,221,234£2,280,420£1,990,803£12,967,156£829,58724 / 100
2022£1,442,790£2,829,605£2,698,811£13,331,580£132,51129 / 50
2021£6,341,322£1,067,241£1,021,753£14,506,686£237,57922 / 50
2020£6,099,442£968,334£938,848£9,297,255£62,03621 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers