THE THREE RIVERS PARTNERSHIP, DORSET
We benefit those who live and work in Gillingham and the surrounds, primarily but not exclusively by relief of poverty, education, training, the arts, the promotion of public health facilities and childcare, the protection and enhancement of the built and natural environment, provision of facilities in interest of social welfare, recreation leisure, and other charitable purposes for public benefit
Objects
THE CHARITY IS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT WITHIN THE AREA OF GILLINGHAM AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS"):A) TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THOSE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN GILLINGHAM AND SURROUNDING AREAS (HEREINAFTER CALLED THE AREA OF BENEFIT), PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND THE ARTS, THE PROMOTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES AND CHILDCARE, THE PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT, THE PRESERVATION OF BUILDINGS OR SITES OF HISTORIC OR ARCHITECTURAL IMPORTANCE, THE PROVISION OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS;B) TO PROMOTE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC OR SECTION OF THE PUBLIC WITHIN THE AREA OF BENEFIT AS THE CHARITY SEES FIT;
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a net surplus of £187,574 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total income of £2,026,622 against expenditure of £1,839,048. The trustees confirm that there are adequate resources to continue activities for the foreseeable future, with unrestricted reserves standing at £3,777,088.
What the accounts disclose
“the North Dorset Parent Carers Support Group hired facilities at Rivermeet from Gillingham Community and Leisure Trust, a subsidiary, totalling £1,355 (2024; £3,305)” — page 18
“the Walkers are Welcome fund hired rooms from Gillingham Town Council, a number of members of which were also Trustees, at a cost of £600 (2024: £480)” — page 18
“the North Dorset Parent Carers Support Group hired facilities at Rivermeet from Gillingham Community and Leisure Trust, a subsidiary, totalling £1,355 (2024; £3,305)” — page 18
“the Walkers are Welcome fund hired rooms from Gillingham Town Council, a number of members of which were also Trustees, at a cost of £600 (2024: £480)” — page 18
“the North Dorset Parent Carers Support Group hired facilities at Rivermeet from Gillingham Community and Leisure Trust, a subsidiary, totalling £1,355 (2024; £3,305)” — page 18
“the Walkers are Welcome fund hired rooms from Gillingham Town Council, a number of members of which were also Trustees, at a cost of £600 (2024: £480)” — page 18
“Pension commitments outstanding at the year end were £2,926” — page 14
“The Gillingham Community and Leisure Trust Limited was responsible for the construction of the community leisure centre and is also managing the operation of the RiversMeet Leisure Centre.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/12/2025)
Trustees
- Anna Marie Marsh
- Barbara Joan Hurst
- Barry Von Clemens
- Kristina Kisbee
- Philip Douglas Silvester
- ROBERT MESSER
- Sarah Gail Clarke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £86k | £68k |
| 30/06/2024 | £59k | £61k |
| 30/06/2023 | £62k | £58k |
| 30/06/2022 | £33k | £41k |
| 30/06/2021 | £32k | £51k |
Common questions
Is THE THREE RIVERS PARTNERSHIP, DORSET financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group reported a net surplus of £187,574 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total income of £2,026,622 against expenditure of £1,839,048. The trustees confirm that there are adequate resources to continue activities for the foreseeable future, with unrestricted reserves standing at £3,777,088. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Fletcher & Partners.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/01/2025 | £20k | Gillingham Youth Club |
| Sport England | 03/12/2020 | £25k | Repair of Poolside Surrounds |
| Sport England | 06/07/2016 | £7k | Hardings Park Outdoor Table Tennis |