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Open Arms Group

To provide relief for persons who have, or are recovering from a disability, mental illness, emotionel problems, anxiety, depression or related symptoms by the provision of a befriending service and facilities for recreation with the object of improving their conditions of life.

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Activities & Mission

To provide relief for persons who have, or are recovering from a disability, mental illness, emotionel problems, anxiety, depression or related symptoms by the provision of a befriending service and facilities for recreation with the object of improving their conditions of life.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,925
Latest Expenditure
£4,727

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 120.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 120.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2015.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2015
£9,852
£12,8030 / 10
2014
£16,787
£12,9630 / 12
2013
£11,235
£11,4480 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Open Arms Group

What does Open Arms Group do?

To provide relief for persons who have, or are recovering from a disability, mental illness, emotionel problems, anxiety, depression or related symptoms by the provision of a befriending service and facilities for recreation with the object of improving their conditions of life.

How much income did Open Arms Group report in 2015?

Open Arms Group reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £13k for the financial year ending 2015, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Open Arms Group registered as a charity?

Open Arms Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 2002 as charity number 1090415. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Open Arms Group?

Open Arms Group is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW HEPPELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Open Arms Group operate?

Open Arms Group operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Open Arms Group a registered charity?

Yes — Open Arms Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090415.

Details

Address
26 PLEASANT VIEW
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
DH8 6RE
Registration Date
4 February 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3982549
Charity Number
1090415

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Trustees

ANDREW HEPPELL Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
JOHN JOPLING
Also governs 1 other charity
MARIAN ROWELL
MRS JEAN HUGHES
TONIA CAIN

Sectors & Classifications

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