Friends of the West BAY Discovery Centre

Registered charity 1209623 CIO Registered since 2024

Operates: Dorset

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trustees on the board

trustees past 6 years

1.2y

average years in governance

7 vs 0 portfolio

first-time trustees

company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Arts/culture/heritage/science 8Education/training 8Environment/conservation/heritage 8

Commercial experience

Other services 1

Gaps to watch

Mostly recent joiners - limited long-term continuity

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Contact

Email	friends@westbaydiscoverycentre.org.uk
Phone	01308423758
Address	c/o Chapel on the Beach, West Bay, BRIDPORT, Dorset, DT6 4EN, DT6 4EN

Finances

£2,222 latest income

Year	Income	Spending
2025	£2,222	£154

What it does

What

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Who

Children/young PeopleElderly/old PeopleOther Charities Or Voluntary BodiesThe General Public/mankind

How

Makes Grants To OrganisationsSponsors Or Undertakes ResearchOther Charitable Activities

Charitable objects

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS RELATING TO THE HISTORY AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF WEST BAY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA BY SUPPORTING THE OPERATION OF THE WEST BAY DISCOVERY CENTRE THROUGH VOLUNTEERING AND THE SUPPORT OF ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE.

Governing document: CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 16 Aug 2024

Trustees (8)

8trustees

68median age

0aged 70+

Connected charities (1)

Dorset Climate Action Network 1 shared trustee

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