ACCESS DORSET LTD
Access Dorset is a member led organisation of disabled people, older people, carers and other users of support. In partnership with twenty local organisations we provide a Center for Independent Living providing information, advice, peer support and advocacy. We are currently bringing our website alive with a project that introduces peer support videos and citizen journalism online.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £29,981 for the year, resulting in total funds carried forward decreasing from £111,129 to £81,148. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for preparing financial statements that give a true and fair view, and the independent examiner confirmed no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficits.
What the accounts disclose
“These costs are currently estimated at £23,537 and are met through total funds carried forward. Access Dorset's Reserve Policy aims to build reserves to an optimum six months' operating costs.” — page 10
“AE Simpson, LM Brooks, CL King, Trustees, and J Waddington-Jones, former CEO, are also directors of DOTS Disability Community Interest Company.” — page 28
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/03/2024)
Trustees
- ANNE HARTLAND
- Andrew Stephen Bule
- Edward Down
- Ian Hamilton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £151k | £181k |
| 30/09/2024 | £148k | £177k |
| 30/09/2023 | £174k | £204k |
| 30/09/2022 | £165k | £206k |
| 30/09/2021 | £215k | £196k |
Common questions
Is ACCESS DORSET LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £29,981 for the year, resulting in total funds carried forward decreasing from £111,129 to £81,148. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for preparing financial statements that give a true and fair view, and the independent examiner confirmed no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficits. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ACCESS DORSET LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ACCESS DORSET LTD as a grant recipient include TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST, DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £18k | Grants to institutions |
| DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £17k | Grants to institutions |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | |
| DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £9k | Grant to institution |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 28/06/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/04/2024 | £20k | Activity Program |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2022 | £10k | Build Grow Cook |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/09/2018 | £10k | Horizons Cafe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/01/2017 | £10k | GAIN Club (Goals and Information Networking Club) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2016 | £500k | Help Through Crisis Dorset |