RECREATE DORSET
The Trust aims to improve the lives of people living and working in Bournemouth, particularly the most vulnerable and deprived and those not achieving their full potential. It takes an independent, evidence based, long term view, seeks to reduce inequality and focus on prevention and ensure the community is able to influence decisions. The Trust works within the principles of the Earth Charter.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £123,243 against a policy target of six months' operating costs. The charity reported a net income of £6,669 for the year, with total income of £228,057 and total expenditure of £221,388. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants received and released 27,031 107,380 134,411”
“Karolina Bilvinaite - Trustee - TOSH Space redesign proposal & drawings - £325.00” — page 20
“Karolina Bilvinaite - Trustee - TOSH Space redesign proposal & drawings - £325.00” — page 20
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 08107118
Company officers (Companies House)
- CECIL, Gail Vanessa on trustee list
- AMES, Maria Anne on trustee list
- BOATENG, Angel on trustee list
- DAY, James on trustee list
- ZABARYLO, Ewa on trustee list
- THOMAS, Chris on trustee list
Trustees
- Chris Thomaschair
- ANGELA JOY POOLEY
- Angel Boateng
- Ewa Zabarylo
- Gail Vanessa Cecil
- James Day
- Maria Ames
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £228k | £221k |
| 31/03/2024 | £217k | £207k |
| 31/03/2023 | £124k | £128k |
| 31/03/2022 | £138k | £131k |
| 31/03/2021 | £88k | £99k |
Common questions
Is RECREATE DORSET financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £123,243 against a policy target of six months' operating costs. The charity reported a net income of £6,669 for the year, with total income of £228,057 and total expenditure of £221,388. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RECREATE DORSET?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RECREATE DORSET 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 | FY2023 | £27k | |
| DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £11k | Grants to institutions |
| DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £11k | Grants to institutions |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £7k | |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/04/2025 | £20k | The Outsiders Outreach Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/09/2022 | £9k | Seeking Refuge |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2020 | £175k | The Outsiders Project |