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the friends of dolphin

The charity supports people with disabilities. The Friends Of Dolphin is a registered charity whose purpose is disability. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Dorset and operates in Dorset and Poole.


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

We operate a powerful catamaran boat - safe and comfortable - in and around Poole Harbour, and up the River Frome to Wareham. We exist to provide boat trips - totally free - to disabled persons of all ages and disabilities, a maximum of 12 on each trip (including carers) due to regulations. From 1st May to 30th September, trips of 2-4 hours and 1 to 2 trips every day.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£35,715
Latest Expenditure
£24,960

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 69.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 69.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£35,715£24,9600 / 12
2023£20,756£19,3040 / 12
2021£19,931£15,9140 / 40
2020£37,304£19,5850 / 40

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Details

Address
16 Moriconium Quay
Lake Avenue
POOLE
Dorset
BH15 4QP
Registration Date
10 May 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
284692
Charity Number
284692

Trustees

ROBERT HENRY IRWIN
Elizabeth Crew
ANTHONY ELGAR
NORMAN FRANK HOLLAMBY
Carol Helen Cox Chair
Martin Stanley
Duncan Oliver Ovens
William Emile Lauste
Howard Gordon Richings
Philip John Edgar Cox

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