volunteer centre dorset

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public. Volunteer Centre Dorset is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing human resources. 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

Volunteer Centre Dorset commits to promote, support and develop volunteering for all in Dorset.

Fundraising

See where Volunteer Centre Dorset is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Dorset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£422,054

Latest Expenditure

£479,157

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,803

Charitable Activities £531,591

Other Trading £60,734

Investments £221

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £512,272

Raising Funds £0

Governance £2,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£422,054	£479,157				0 / 237
2024	£463,606	£494,245				0 / 320
2023	£596,349	£512,272	£512,272	£444,258	£299,114	11 / 500
2022	£529,696	£407,447	£407,447	£360,181	£181,116	10 / 900
2021	£404,818	£303,109				0 / 300