Dorset Federation of Townswomen's Guilds
Analysis
Dorset Federation of Townswomen's Guilds is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Poole. It was registered in July 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending January 2026, Dorset Federation of Townswomen's Guilds reported income of £25k and spending of £27k, spending 109% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income grew from £2,482 to £25k (+897%), an average of +78% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2023, when income rose by 539%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Dorset Federation of Townswomen's Guilds sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Active Redditch Community Hub (Arch) (£25k), Walton (Berkswich) Village Hall (£25k) and Quarry Bank Community Association (£25k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
A federation of 15 Guilds promoting women's issues and organising social activities in Dorset.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Active Redditch Community Hub (Arch) | Worcestershire | £25k |
| Walton (Berkswich) Village Hall | Stafford | £25k |
| Quarry Bank Community Association | Brierley Hill | £25k |
| Whittington Senior Citizens Club | Shropshire | £25k |