THE DORSET CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £61,586 for the year ended 31 March 2024. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves of £10,953 were below the stated policy target of approximately £53,000, though the charity continues to operate as a going concern due to post-year-end funding and ongoing shop income.
What the accounts disclose
“At the end of the year the foundation had free reserves of £10,953 which is below the above the level of reserves required.” — page 15
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/08/2017)
Trustees
- Alex Deutschchair
- Amy Collins
- Avril Jackson
- Daniel McEvoy
- Frances Hunt
- Rosa Donovan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £427k | £467k |
| 31/03/2024 | £349k | £402k |
| 31/03/2023 | £355k | £319k |
| 31/03/2022 | £269k | £296k |
| 31/03/2021 | £344k | £254k |
Common questions
Is THE DORSET CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £61,586 for the year ended 31 March 2024. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves of £10,953 were below the stated policy target of approximately £53,000, though the charity continues to operate as a going concern due to post-year-end funding and ongoing shop income. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE DORSET CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE DORSET CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE DAGNY RAYMOND CHARITABLE TRUST, THE TOY TRUST, G F EYRE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE DAGNY RAYMOND CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £9k |
| THE TOY TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |
| G F EYRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
| G F EYRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £800 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £20k |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £15k |
| THE AMATEURS TRUST | 1 | £96k |
| THE LEONARD CHAMBERLAIN TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| CANTIACORUM FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |