The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Dorchester Poverty Action

Registered charity 1198452 CIO Registered since 2022

Operates: Dorset

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6
trustees on the board
3.7y median 4y
average tenure
4y
longest tenure
0
trustees past 6 years
7y
average years in governance
4 vs 1 portfolio
first-time trustees
1
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty 6Disability 2Education/training 1The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 1

Commercial experience

Tech and media 1

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Contact

Websitewww.dorchesterpovertyaction.org.uk
Emailinfo@dorchesterpovertyaction.org.uk
Phone073400119014
AddressUnited Church Dorchester, 49-51 Charles Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1EE

Finances

£69,271 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2023£0£0
2024£115,534£27,637
2025£69,271£56,725

What it does

What

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Who

Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

How

Makes Grants To IndividualsMakes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes Research

Charitable objects

THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN THE DT1 AND DT2 POSTCODE AREAS BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND / OR CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.

Governing document: CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 30 Mar 2022

Trustees (6)

6trustees
74median age
1aged 70+

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