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The Dorset Natural History And Archaeological Society

The Dorset Natural History And Archeological Society, The Dorset County Museum

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1062400
Status
Registered
Registered
May 14, 1997
Legal form
Charitable company
Company number
03362107

Address

Address
Dorset Museum
66 High West Street
Dorchester
DT1 1XA

Activities

The advancement of education for the benefit of the public in the areas of archaeology, natural sciences, literature, the fine and decorative arts, antiquities and local history relating to the County of Dorset.The acquisition, preservation, conservation, exhibition and development of collections relating to the areas outlined above.

Objects: (I) The Advancement Of Education For The General Benefit Of The Public In Theareas Of Archaeology, The Natural Sciences, Natural History, Literature,music, The Fine And Decorative Arts, Antiquities And Local History Relatingmore Especially To The County Of Dorset(ii) The Acquisition, Preservation, Conservation, Exhibition And Development(as Far As Possible) Of Collections Relating To Archaeology, The Naturalsciences, Natural History, Literature, Music, The Fine And Decorative Arts,antiquities And Local History Relating More Especially To The County Ofdorset

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Area of benefit
Dorset
Local Authority
Dorset

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
March 31, 2025 £1,011,150 £1,604,570 £11,129,711 34
March 31, 2024 £1,055,745 £2,789,954 £11,429,638 28
March 31, 2023 £1,221,734 £2,280,420 £12,967,156 24
March 31, 2022 £1,442,790 £2,829,605 £13,331,580 29
March 31, 2021 £6,341,322 £1,067,241 £14,506,686 22

Trustees

Name Appointed
Claire Dixon Jan. 3, 2024
David French May 1, 2021
Dr ANN ABRAHAM Jan. 27, 2026
Hazel Ormrod Jan. 15, 2025
Jonathan Charles Cotton Jan. 27, 2026
Laura Danielle Martin May 6, 2025
Laura Southall May 10, 2023
Morag Wood March 1, 2022
Professor Paul James Gough Jan. 27, 2026
Tracey Marie Parsons May 1, 2021
Tracy Chevalier May 1, 2021

Linked charities

  • Trust Property Known As Williams House (1062400-1)
  • Trust Property Known As Dorset County Museum (1062400-2)