# THE FRIENDS OF DINOSAUR ISLE CIO

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1170688
- **Other names:** FODI CIO
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Dec. 12, 2016
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1170688


## Contact

- **Address:** DINOSAUR ISLE, CULVER PARADE, SANDOWN
- **Postcode:** PO36 8QA
- **Phone:** 01983404344
- **Email:** hornettsnest@aol.com
- **Website:** http:friendsofdinosaurisle.org



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN PALAEONTOLOGY AND GEOLOGY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN PARTICULAR BY ASSISTING DINOSAUR ISLE MUSEUM IN DEVELOPING AND DISPLAYING ITS COLLECTIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND PROMOTING THE STUDY OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT’S PALAEONTOLOGICAL COLLECTIONS AND FACILITATE CONTACT BETWEEN ALL INTERESTED PERSONS.

**Activities:** We advance the education of the public in palaeontology and geology through a programme of lectures, open days and field trips. We run fund raising events supporting projects including the acquisition of specimens, purchasing equipment for the museum which enhances the development and display of the collection and support for moves to bring the museum under the management of a charitable trust.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Other Finance, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Isle Of Wight



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2025 | £4596 | £620 | — | — |
| April 6, 2024 | £1896 | £2000 | — | — |
| April 6, 2023 | £570 | £20 | — | — |
| April 6, 2022 | £560 | £1910 | — | — |
| April 6, 2021 | £1048 | £0 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Bridgette Daphne Sibbick — appointed Jan. 3, 2024
- Dr Jeremy Agustus Frederick Lockwood — appointed Dec. 12, 2016
- Dr Neil John Gosling — appointed Nov. 1, 2025
- Martyn Charles George Hornett — appointed Feb. 22, 2023
- PATRICIA LOCKWOOD — appointed Dec. 12, 2016
- Shane Fern Gausden — appointed Nov. 1, 2025
- Tegan Lily Hicks — appointed Nov. 1, 2025