Citizens Advice East Dorset and Purbeck is an independent charity that offers free, impartial and independent advice to everyone in the community. We receive no support from central Government and are reliant on three main sources of income:
- Contributions from the Local Authority and local town and Parish Councils in recognition of the work undertaken for their constituents
- Grants and donations from local businesses or other charities and grant making organisations
- Contributions from the Friends
Current Government policy is impacting significantly on the funding and organisation of Local Authorities over the next three to five years, and there is great uncertainty over the level of support the CA will get in the future. There needs to be a change in the approach to funding the service, with much greater emphasis placed on fundraising.
We will be looking at identifying support from every possible source to fund our plan to expand our services into more rural areas and to help increase the numbers of people we can help. If you are able to help please make a donation here.
Funders and Supporters
Friends of East Dorset Citizens Advice
Friends of East Dorset Citizens Advice is a team of volunteers who raise funds to help supplement the income of Citizens Advice in East Dorset. This year’s events include the ever-popular Jive Nights held at The Pavillion, Bournemouth. The next Jive Night is on Saturday 30th May, 2026. We also hold an annual afternoon tea at Wimborne St Giles, This year’s afternoon tea will take place on Sunday 16th August. Everyone is welcome!
Citizens Advice East Dorset and Purbeck is extremely grateful to the following Local Authorities, Town and Parish Councils and organisations who have shown their support via a grant or donation during financial year 25/26.
Town Councils
Parish Councils
Other Supporters – DCA Outreach Cranborne Area, Primary Healthcare Trusts, Rotary Club of Verwood, Rotary Club of Wimborne, Tesco’s Community Grant Scheme, Valentine Trust, Waitrose, Wimborne & Ferndown Lions Club, Inner Wheel Wareham, Wareham Lions, Wareham Rotary, Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation.
