DORSET & SOUTH WILTSHIRE AREA QUAKER MEETING
Furtherance of the religious and charitable purposes of the Religious Society of Friends primarily in Dorset and South Wiltshire
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £4,975 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income rising to £152,309. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £491,220, which is significantly higher than the stated policy target of circa £187,000. The trustees acknowledge this surplus and aim to work on a rational statement for managing reserves in the future.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee earned more than £60,000 during the current or prior year.” — page 23
“the trustees considered that they should maintain free reserves of 12 months’ normal expenditure, which equates to circa £187,000.”
“Trustees' reimbursed expenses represent payments to 3 trustees (2024: 2 trustees) for administrative costs relating directly to the charity in the year.” — page 23
“Total aggregate unrestricted donations from trustees in the year were £955 (2024: £408).” — page 32
“Trustees' reimbursed expenses represent payments to 3 trustees (2024: 2 trustees) for administrative costs relating directly to the charity in the year.” — page 23
“Total aggregate unrestricted donations from trustees in the year were £955 (2024: £408).” — page 32
Trustees
- Dr MARGARET ROSE STEVENSON BARKER
- Fritha Costain
- Kenneth Smith
- Marilyn Derricott
- Professor Mark George Kibblewhite
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £152k | £179k |
| 31/12/2024 | £131k | £187k |
| 31/12/2023 | £140k | £163k |
| 31/12/2022 | £176k | £164k |
| 31/12/2021 | £95k | £126k |
Common questions
Is DORSET & SOUTH WILTSHIRE AREA QUAKER MEETING financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £4,975 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income rising to £152,309. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £491,220, which is significantly higher than the stated policy target of circa £187,000. The trustees acknowledge this surplus and aim to work on a rational statement for managing reserves in the future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of DORSET & SOUTH WILTSHIRE AREA QUAKER MEETING earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the up to £60,000 band.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORSET & SOUTH WILTSHIRE AREA QUAKER MEETING | £152k | up to £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WEST WILTSHIRE AND EAST SOMERSET AREA MEETING | £214k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SUSSEX WEST AREA QUAKER MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) IN BRITAIN | £285k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| HERTFORD AND HITCHIN AREA MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OXFORD AND SWINDON AREA QUAKER MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) IN BRITAIN | £370k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DEVON AREA MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) IN BRITAIN | £254k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |