Question 1

What is the mission of DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS TO ASSIST IN DELIVERING THEIR CHARITABLE AIMS, AND DEVELOP LONGER-TERM STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY PROGRAMMES.  THIS WORK ENABLES THE FOUNDATION TO DISTRIBUTE GRANT FUNDING TO DORSET BASED COMMUNITY GROUPS AND CHARITIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WITHIN BOURNEMOUTH, POOLE AND ACROSS DORSET.

Question 2

What is the financial size of DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £3,568,688 and total expenditure of £2,201,625.

Question 3

How does DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 99.1% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 0.9% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION employs 5 staff members and is supported by 1 volunteers.

Question 5

Does DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 46.7% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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