THE FRIENDS OF DOLPHIN

About THE FRIENDS OF DOLPHIN

THE FRIENDS OF DOLPHIN is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 284692). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 75/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE FRIENDS OF DOLPHIN reported a total income of £111,991 and total expenditure of £23,702, a spending ratio of 21% which is lower than typically expected for active charitable delivery. According to the Charity Commission register, THE FRIENDS OF DOLPHIN describes its activities as follows: 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. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. 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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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 21.2% of income spent on charitable work