DORCHESTER POVERTY ACTION
Gathering information about poverty locally and nationally and disseminating this to the public in and around Dorchester. Setting up projects and/or campaigning about specific poverty issues. Running a Fund to make grants to people who live in the DT1 and DT2 area who are in a financial crisis, are referred by a recognised agency and to whom a small amount of money would make a difference.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year, with total income of £89,571.37 and total outgoings of £89,571.37, resulting in a net movement of zero. The trustees note that they keep around a year's expenditure in an appropriate bank account, although the carried forward reserves at year-end were £108,101.84. The charity does not target a specific level of reserves due to having no long-term commitments.
What the accounts disclose
“With no long term commitments, DPA does not target a specific level of reserves. The DPA is fortunate to receive a number of generous regular donations during the year. The Trustees keeps around a year's expenditure in an appropriate bank account.” — page 3
“The local churches in Dorchester and the surrounding villages offered spaces for fund raising events etc.” — page 3
“The end of year accounts for the 2025126 financial year were submitted to The Charities Commission, having been independently examined and verified.” — page 3
Funders the charity credits
- Poundbury Rotary
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/05/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (18/07/2025)
Trustees
- Wendy Elizabeth Hiltonchair
- Jean Croot
- Kathleen Barbara Joslin
- Peter James See
- Simon Kenneth Booth
- Susan Caroline Hosford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £90k | £82k |
| 31/03/2025 | £69k | £57k |
| 31/03/2024 | £116k | £28k |
| 31/03/2023 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is DORCHESTER POVERTY ACTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year, with total income of £89,571.37 and total outgoings of £89,571.37, resulting in a net movement of zero. The trustees note that they keep around a year's expenditure in an appropriate bank account, although the carried forward reserves at year-end were £108,101.84. The charity does not target a specific level of reserves due to having no long-term commitments. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DORCHESTER POVERTY ACTION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DORCHESTER POVERTY ACTION as a grant recipient include THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE GROCERS' CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £15k | |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £6k | |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2024 | £3k | Relief of Poverty |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £0 |