DORSET MEMORY BOX LIBRARY

Registration #1058767 · Registered

www.dorsetmemoryboxlibrary.co.uk

memorybox.access@nhs.net

WEYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 3 MELCOMBE AVENUE DT4 7TB

85
out of 100
Platinum

Collects, catalogues and describes items of memorabilia that are put in boxes of about 10 items. Memory Boxes are distributed on loan to Nursing Homes, Care Homes, Day Centres and Hospitals for use in Reminiscence Therapy for the elderly and those with memory loss. We operate throughout Dorset and slightly venture into East Devon, South Somerset and Wiltshire. We offer talks.

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About DORSET MEMORY BOX LIBRARY

DORSET MEMORY BOX LIBRARY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1058767). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 85/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), DORSET MEMORY BOX LIBRARY reported a total income of £11,705 and total expenditure of £8,061, a spending ratio of 69% suggesting a reasonable but not exceptional allocation to charitable activities. According to the Charity Commission register, DORSET MEMORY BOX LIBRARY describes its activities as follows: Collects, catalogues and describes items of memorabilia that are put in boxes of about 10 items. Memory Boxes are distributed on loan to Nursing Homes, Care Homes, Day Centres and Hospitals for use in Reminiscence Therapy for the elderly and those with memory loss. We operate throughout Dorset and slightly venture into East Devon, South Somerset and Wiltshire. We offer talks. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for DORSET MEMORY BOX LIBRARY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health20 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 68.9% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£11,705£8,06169%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026