The Drop In - Portland

The Drop In provide a safe place where young people on Portland can meet , 4 sessions are held each week for ages 8 - 21 and these are run by qualified youth workers .

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Activities & Mission

The Drop In provide a safe place where young people on Portland can meet , 4 sessions are held each week for ages 8 - 21 and these are run by qualified youth workers .

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.

Local Authority

Dorset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£162,806

Latest Expenditure

£122,356

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 75.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 75.2%

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Drop in - Portland (organisation 5112838)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£162,806	£122,356	0 / 2
2024	£78,970	£83,786	0 / 2
2023	£0	£0	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Drop In - Portland

What does The Drop In - Portland do?

The Drop In provide a safe place where young people on Portland can meet , 4 sessions are held each week for ages 8 - 21 and these are run by qualified youth workers .

How much income did The Drop In - Portland report in 2025?

The Drop In - Portland reported total income of £163k and reported expenditure of £122k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Drop In - Portland registered as a charity?

The Drop In - Portland was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 June 2022 as charity number 1199273. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs The Drop In - Portland?

The Drop In - Portland is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Helen Collings. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Drop In - Portland operate?

The Drop In - Portland operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Drop In - Portland a registered charity?

Yes — The Drop In - Portland is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1199273.