Dorset Wildlife Trust

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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR

With 3,000 acres of land under its protective wing, 24,000 members, and a considerable number of enthusiastic volunteers, this charity is perhaps justifiably proud of itself. The financial uncertainties that haunted 2005/6 seem to have been overcome, and the results from 2006/7 promise a secure future. The annual report is admirably clear and informative.

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QUALITY OF REPORTING What is this?	80 %
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SIZE OF CHARITY... What is this?	Medium
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HIGHEST SALARY What is this?	Under £60k
Taken from the vague bandings given in annual reports; note that 'Under £60k' could be £9k or £59k. Nonetheless the number of bars should roughly correlate with the 'Size of charity' bars.
RESERVES WOULD LAST... What is this?	17 months
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ETHICAL INVESTMENT POLICY What is this?	Unknown
We asked the charity if it has an ethical investment policy. If yes, it gets an angel. Those with no policy but which don't invest in tobacco/arms get a halo. Those without investments, or who didn't respond, appear neutral. Those with stakes in arms/tobacco get a fallen angel.

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GuideStar financial overview [3]
Charity Commission entry and link to annual report [4]

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Reviewed: 2008-06-06 Accounts ending: 2007-03-31

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IN SHORT

Who/what it helps

The local environment
People's enjoyment of nature

Where

Dorset

Providing

Nature reserves
Education
Outdoor recreation
Awareness-raising
Information

IF YOU LIKE THIS CHARITY
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VITAL STATISTICS

ANNUAL EXPENDITURE

£1,751,095

What is this?

Of all the charities we profile...
- Less than £1m is tiny
- £1m to £5m is small
- £6m to £10m is medium
- £11m to £50m is large
- Above that is very rare

SPENT ON CHARITABLE WORK

70%

The rest usually goes into raising more income. A little covers legal requirements.