Medway Open Award Centre
Medway Open Award Centre, is a Charitable Interest Organisation set up as a Directly Licenced Centre in which young people can readily access cost effective, knowledge, advice and assistance to facilitate, their achievement of a Duke of Edinburgh's Award at any level. The centre will be staffed by volunteers who believe in the ethos of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Activities & Mission
Medway Open Award Centre, is a Charitable Interest Organisation set up as a Directly Licenced Centre in which young people can readily access cost effective, knowledge, advice and assistance to facilitate, their achievement of a Duke of Edinburgh's Award at any level. The centre will be staffed by volunteers who believe in the ethos of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £49,148 | £41,176 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2024 | £45,447 | £43,043 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2023 | £39,641 | £31,365 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2022 | £28,868 | £21,632 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2021 | £8,329 | £21,322 | 0 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Medway Open Award Centre
What does Medway Open Award Centre do?
Medway Open Award Centre, is a Charitable Interest Organisation set up as a Directly Licenced Centre in which young people can readily access cost effective, knowledge, advice and assistance to facilitate, their achievement of a Duke of Edinburgh's Award at any level. The centre will be staffed by volunteers who believe in the ethos of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
How much income did Medway Open Award Centre report in 2025?
Medway Open Award Centre reported total income of £49k and reported expenditure of £41k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Medway Open Award Centre registered as a charity?
Medway Open Award Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 2017 as charity number 1172240. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Medway Open Award Centre?
Medway Open Award Centre is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT ANDREW PHILIP WOOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Medway Open Award Centre operate?
Medway Open Award Centre operates in Medway, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Medway Open Award Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Medway Open Award Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172240.
Details
Strand Approach Road
GILLINGHAM
ME7 1TT
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