Wimborne Minster Church Foundation
Also known as: Wimborne Grammar School Foundation - Church Branch, The Governors of Wimborne Minster
Ownership and maintenance of Wimborne Minster Rectory, general purposes in connection with the Minster Church
Activities & Mission
Ownership and maintenance of Wimborne Minster Rectory, general purposes in connection with the Minster Church
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Mrs C I Ellis Legacy (organisation 22126)
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Hanham Trust (organisation 254841)
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Chislett Charity (organisation 250491)
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Charity of Thomas Boxley (organisation 236443)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £20,449 | £34,693 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £18,821 | £27,611 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £16,957 | £29,435 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £30,810 | £23,107 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £15,056 | £16,939 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wimborne Minster Church Foundation
What does Wimborne Minster Church Foundation do?
Ownership and maintenance of Wimborne Minster Rectory, general purposes in connection with the Minster Church
How much income did Wimborne Minster Church Foundation report in 2024?
Wimborne Minster Church Foundation reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £35k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Wimborne Minster Church Foundation registered as a charity?
Wimborne Minster Church Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 1968 as charity number 254949. It has been registered for 58 years.
Who runs Wimborne Minster Church Foundation?
Wimborne Minster Church Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wimborne Minster Church Foundation operate?
Wimborne Minster Church Foundation operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wimborne Minster Church Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Wimborne Minster Church Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 254949.
Details
22 High Street
Wimborne
BH21 1HT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Wimborne Grammar School Foundation - Church Branch
- The Governors of Wimborne Minster
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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