Dorset Reclaim
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Dorset Reclaim operates across Dorset & western Hampshire as a furniture re-use project, collecting surplus electrical appliances, household items and furniture from local people and businesses.Our aims are to supply good quality items at low cost, provide a range of volunteering and training opportunities and to reduce the amount going to landfill by service provision and education.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Dorset Reclaim has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. DORSET RECLAIM is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
DORSET RECLAIM is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
DORSET RECLAIM is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Trustpilot
I contacted Dorset Reclaim to collect two old mattresses which I couldn't take to the dump. Arrangements were made easily, the crew kept us informed as to when they would arrive and they were efficient and polite when they arrived, even clearing away cardboard which I had put down to keep the mattresses off the ground. Well worth the cost.
Trustpilot
Donated sofa through Bournemouth branch, the guys who arrived to collect were very helpful.
Trustpilot
Very rude staff. Decided to donate a Divan Bed instead of sell it and waited longer than a week for collection. When the drivers where to collect it started to take it as it comes in 2 parts and it said it was too small (4Ft 6 ) and left it in there. Called the office in Bournemouth and another rude person couldn't even explain what happened. Jokes.
Trustpilot
Utterly shocking. No wonder why fly tipping happens. "Sign this, so if we damage your property it ain't our fault". What, it's a sofa, take your time, I'm paying £36, you are still providing a service. When I questioned maybe just take care, I was told "well you can take your £36 back and do it yourself". I'm heavily pregnant by the way. Disgusting attitudes. Last time I ever use your service.
Trustpilot
What a joke of a service! Drivers were rude, one moved the sofa onto my foot which hurt, while the other driver advised me to punch him! Then they got a torch out and looked at every part of the sofa and cushions for stains. They found 1 small water stain and refused to take it. They said their customers are fussy and stupid! They walked in dirt on my new rug which I’ll have wash now. I phoned them up to confirm they were coming before hand, they didn’t say hello when they picked up I was greeted with 5 seconds of silence, I had to initiate the conversation, then he asked me if I rang in!?? What did he think was happening?? The whole process made me feel like I was a trouble for them, not once did they say thank you for a donation! At no point did the office say a small water stain would mean refusal, I couldn’t even see the stain until they found it on very close inspection. Save yourself the aggravation and go with someone else or freecycle. Avoid at all costs.
Trustpilot
Appalling! Would have given no stars if possible. Knew I'd have to pay to remove 2 items but in the "opinion" of the driver almost all my donation was also worthless. Incredible excuses (no-one wants brown furniture, that electric leather recliner has a scuff) by the driver. Ended up paying £60 to remove the bigger pieces as I have to have the space by tomorrow. Still left with 6 perfectly good dining chairs and a coffee table as I ran out of money. Lesson learnt! Forget donating, hire a van for half a day and visit the council tip. MUCH cheaper!
Trustpilot
This charity does not deserve Dorset in the title as they are a complete joke and not worthy of representing this lovely county. We had a set of dark furniture to donate and explained over the phone what it entailed and they appeared interested however when they looked at the furniture it became evident that were looking for any little excuse not to take perfectly good furniture. Donors please be aware that they are so picky and selective that we will certainly not be contacting them again and will actively discourage anyone we know not to use this charity.
Trustpilot
Absolutely disgusted in this organisation so I call up a few weeks back ordered a cooker as I am moving into a property ordered one paid over the phone told them the time I needed it for on the Friday which they showed up early and as I didn’t have my keys by then I had to wait till Monday to finally get hold of them and told they couldn’t deliver them so I go for a refund which the stupid women behind the counter said it would be there today so I could go else where for a cooker only to be told by the manager that it could take upto 3 working days so I’m now have to spend more money on take out food for me and my six year old daughter to eat would definitely not recommend these morons
Trustpilot
This 'charity' has very questionable practices. They are ran more like a well oiled capitalist company.They do not deserve to be operating in our lovely county of Dorset when they pick and choose who to serve.They deliver to Hampshire but not to the Purbeck area. They claim that they are 'Dorset' Reclaim when they hire transport managers with high wages that refuses to deliver 20 mins away (in Dorset) unless its over £150 (for a charity this is just... wow!) I don't think this is in their official policy just what 'Cat' and her manager decided thats how much money they need for them to move and do their job.
Trustpilot
Dreadful company. Arranged for them to collect a mattress and then waited in half the day and they didn’t even show. My advice would be to donate your items for free on Gumtree or Freecycle.
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Frequently asked questions about Dorset Reclaim
Dorset Reclaim is a registered education nonprofit based in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £973K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 40 community reviews with an average rating of 3.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 4.1/5 based on 40 reviews.
Based on official filings, Dorset Reclaim has £973K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dorset Reclaim operates across Dorset & western Hampshire as a furniture re-use project, collecting surplus electrical appliances, household items and furniture from local people and businesses.Our aims are to supply good quality items at low cost, provide a range of volunteering and training opportunities and to reduce the amount going to landfill by service provision and education. Dorset Reclaim is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1999.
Dorset Reclaim is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
Dorset Reclaim's registered charity number is 1076996. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Dorset Reclaim is located in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Dorset Reclaim is based in Bournemouth in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Dorset Reclaim
- What is Dorset Reclaim?
- Dorset Reclaim is a education charitable company based in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Dorset Reclaim operates across Dorset & western Hampshire as a furniture re-use project, collecting surplus electrical appliances, household items and furniture from local people and businesses.Our aims are to supply good quality items at low cost, provide a range of volunteering and training opportunities and to reduce the amount going to landfill by service provision and education.
- When was Dorset Reclaim founded?
- Dorset Reclaim was founded in 1999.
- Where is Dorset Reclaim located?
- Headquartered in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Dorset Reclaim's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £972,754. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dorset Reclaim trustworthy?
- Dorset Reclaim has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Dorset Reclaim's website?
- https://www.dorsetreclaim.org.uk
- Are donations to Dorset Reclaim tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.