Charities in Shaftesbury
42 registered charities are based within 1.5 miles of the middle of Shaftesbury, with a combined income of £10.6m a year. That’s more than the middle Dorset area (6), ranking 11 of 126. 1 registered in the last three months.
SP7, Dorset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Shaftesbury
42charities
£10.6mincome a yearbetween them
1newly registeredlast three months
Newly registered
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New charity: Shaftesbury & District Music Society
Registered with the Charity Commission on 30 July 2026.
Savoy Court, Shaftesbury, SP7
Every charity, biggest first
- Port Regis School LTD The School which is a boarding and day preparatory school, for both boys and girls, exists to provide children between the ages of three…
- Father'S House Shaftesbury Meet on a Sunday and at other times to worship God and study the Bible at Father's House and at other locations.Run a Pre-school based at…
- Shaftesbury Arts Centre Art; Keep Fit; Music & Drama; Youth Theatre; Camera Group; Photography: Film Society; Reading Group.
- Shaftesbury And District Carers Association Education and training for people who are or who have experience of mental illness and support for their carers.
- Shaftesbury Municipal Almshouse Charity To provide accommodation for persons in need, who are resident in the Parishes of Shaftesbury, Cann, Motcombe, Stour Provost, Margaret…
- Shaftesbury Abbey And Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited Preservation Conservation of the site of Shaftesbury Abbey and making the museum garden available to the general public.
- The Lushtrust GRANT FUNDING FOR THE BENEFIT OF CURRENT AND FORMER STUDENTS OF SHAFTESBURY SCHOOL, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET WHO ARE AGED UNDER 25.
- Friends Of Westminster Memorial Hospital Working with Dorset Healthcare and other relevant organisations, to ensure the long-term existence of the Westminster Memorial…
- Swans Trust (Shaftesbury) Community Development Charity which supports the development of start up businesses and the activities that provide economic ,well being,…
- Kirwin Davies Foundation The charity intends to support a limited number of students in financial need with living expenses during tertiary education. Applicants…
- The Shaftesbury & District Historical Society The Society owns and operates Gold Hill Museum which is open to the public for seven months of the year;mounts two temporary exhibitions…
- The Brave And Determined Charity The Brave and Determined Charity (1202749) funds access to early intervention life-saving counselling for any one in England who is…
- Parcroft Out Of School Care Scheme Provision of After school & Holiday child care
- Open House Shaftesbury Distribution of emergency aid, including food parcels.Provide advice and assistance with completing benefit & housing claims, personal…
- Shaftesbury Breast Cancer Awareness Shaftesbury Breast Cancer Awareness provides financial support to people living in the SP7 and SP8 postcodes. We also provide emotional…
- Shaftesbury Charitable Trust The Shaftesbury Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals and organisations to improve the life of people in Shaftesbury.
- Bournemouth Sinfonietta Choir Performs series of concerts during year; sometimes proceeds are for charity; annual Come and Sing Event encourages and promotes enjoyment…
- Restore Restore is an information and support group for women contemplating breast reconstruction following a breast cancer diagnosis or those who…
- Amakuru Trust Provision of grants for primary education, health insurance, equipment, water collection and electricity provision in relation to…
- Shaftesbury Primary School Parent Teachers & Friends Association Fundraising for the school.
- Rotary Club Of Shaftesbury Trust Fund General Chaitable PurposesOverseas aid and famine relief
- Shaftesbury Abbey Ce Va Primary School Ptfa Fundraising events to raise money for school equipment etc.New Parents Meetings.Family Fun Evening, Christmas Fair, Summer Fair, Bingo.
- Shaftesbury Youth Club Provision of facilities for young peopleThe aim of the club is to help and educate young people through their leisure-time activities so…
- The Shaftesbury Town Silver Band We are a brass band serving the local community by playing at fetes, concerts, carnivals & civic parades. We also have a junior section…
- The Robert Dixon Charitable Trust The Charity is very small and can only support selected worthy causes targeted and holding prior approval by the Trustees in the areas of…
- The Sanctuary - 24/7 Worship, Prayer And Prophecy General charitable purposes and relief of povertyand religious activities
- Boveridge Charity This charity offers help in cases of need to local residents. In some circumstances assistance may be offered outside the local area. The…
- John Foyle'S Charity Financial assistance for those in need residing in the town of Shaftesbury and the Parish of Cann
- 1st Shaftesbury Scout Group Youth Group run by volunteers and funded by membership fees and fundraising activities adhering to P.O.R. regulations issued by Scouting…
- The Shaftesbury Community Association The trust has a small community hall in North Shaftesbury for the benefit of the local groups of the town, particulary those who live…
- Shaftesbury And Gillingham U3a We are an entirely voluntary self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and…
- Shaftesbury Town Twinning Association Our charity work between our members of Shaftesbury, Lindlar in Germany and Brionne in France in cultural and education exchange.
- The Friends Of St.Peter'S Shaftesbury Support the upkeep,enhancment and interpretation of the historic church building of St Peters Shaftesbury for the benefit of the whole…
- The Friends Of St John'S Enmore Green Support of St John's Church, Enmore Green
- Frank Hodgson Memorial Fund Makes grants to individuals
- Zambian Rural Partnerships ZaRP links independent groups of 6 volunteers in the UK directly with poor rural communities in Zambia to help them improve their food…
- The Wrightson Allotments Provision of open space for the pursuit of allotment gardening within Shaftesbury, Dorset
- Bequest Of Major K P Wallis Weekly christian services of worship. Baptism, Marriage and Funeral services. General support and care to the village and community.
- The Friends Of The Dorsetshire Regiment The Devon & Dorset Regiment And The Rifles Regiment Memorials In Shaftesbury To repair and clean the Mampitts War Memorial
- The Mampitts Lane Community Land Trust Cio The charity is acting to become the nominated body to deliver, own, manage and operate a Community Hall and Nature Park on the s106 land…
- Wildly Healthy Health, fitness, wellness& training.
- Shaftesbury & District Music Society
Nearby areas
| Area | Charities |
|---|---|
| Shaftesbury | 42 |
| Gillingham | 29 |
| Mere | 15 |
| Tisbury | 14 |
| Marnhull | 10 |
| Motcombe | 6 |
| Iwerne Minster | 3 |
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Questions people ask
How many charities are there in Shaftesbury?
42 registered charities are based within 1.5 miles of the middle of Shaftesbury.
What is the biggest charity in Shaftesbury?
Port Regis School LTD, with an income of £8.6m a year.