# THE FRIENDS OF DOLPHIN

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 284692
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** May 10, 1982
- **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=284692


## Contact

- **Address:** 16 Moriconium Quay, Lake Avenue, POOLE, Dorset
- **Postcode:** BH15 4QP
- **Phone:** 01202657446
- **Email:** thefriendsofdolphin@gmail.com
- **Website:** www.thefriendsofdolphin.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION FOR THE DISABLED IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF A BOAT AND OTHER ANCILLARY TRANSPORT WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THOSE PERSONS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES.

**Activities:** We operate a powerful catamaran boat - safe and comfortable - in and around Poole Harbour, and up the River Frome to Wareham. We exist to provide boat trips - totally free - to disabled persons of all ages and disabilities, a maximum of 12 on each trip (including carers) due to regulations. From 1st May to 30th September, trips of 2-4 hours and 1 to 2 trips every day.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- **What:** Disability
- **Who:** People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Dorset
- Poole



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2025 | £111991 | £23702 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £35715 | £24960 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2023 | £20756 | £19304 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | £3230 | £14273 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2021 | £19931 | £15914 | — | — |



## Trustees

- ANTHONY ELGAR — appointed Oct. 25, 2016
- Carol Helen Cox Chair — appointed Jan. 21, 2024
- Duncan Oliver Ovens — appointed Oct. 23, 2024
- Elizabeth Crew — appointed Oct. 8, 2013
- Howard Gordon Richings — appointed Jan. 24, 2025
- Martin Stanley — appointed Jan. 21, 2024
- NORMAN FRANK HOLLAMBY — appointed June 13, 2022
- Philip John Edgar Cox — appointed July 17, 2025
- ROBERT HENRY IRWIN
- William Emile Lauste — appointed Oct. 23, 2024