DORSET COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
THE OBJECTS OF THE DORSET COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ARE TO FACILITATE AND ARRANGE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH PROVIDING SERVICES SUCH AS TRAINING, EDUCATION, ADVICE, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, ON-TO-ONE SUPPORT, HEALTH & WELL BEING AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF BENEFICIARIES TO THE LOCAL PEOPLE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £33,714 and restricted reserves were £1,827, totaling net assets of £35,541. The trustees' report indicates that the charity is endeavoring to increase unrestricted reserves to meet its policy target of six months of annual expenditure. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The members are endeavouring to increase the unrestricted reserves to this minimum level.”
Trustees
- ANOWAR ALI
- FARUK UDDIN
- MOHAMMED ABU BAKR
- Md Nazrul Islam
- Mokbul Hussain
- Muhammad Iftekar Ahmed
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £47k | £43k |
| 31/03/2024 | £73k | £72k |
| 31/03/2023 | £88k | £85k |
| 31/03/2022 | £92k | £88k |
| 31/03/2021 | £84k | £81k |
Common questions
Is DORSET COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £33,714 and restricted reserves were £1,827, totaling net assets of £35,541. The trustees' report indicates that the charity is endeavoring to increase unrestricted reserves to meet its policy target of six months of annual expenditure. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DORSET COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DORSET COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £13k | Community Support for Older People |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/08/2023 | £10k | MH - Youth Holiday Activities |
| Sport England | 19/07/2022 | £6k | Jubilee Fund - Womens Wellbeing |
| UK government | 24/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |