Open Country

We seek to enable people with any disability to access the countryside. We have a countryside activities programme, a range of publications, and offer advice on improving countryside access for all.

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Activities & Mission

We seek to enable people with any disability to access the countryside. We have a countryside activities programme, a range of publications, and offer advice on improving countryside access for all.

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Local Authority

Barnsley City Of Wakefield City Of York Leeds City Middlesbrough North Yorkshire Redcar And Cleveland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£630,410

Latest Expenditure

£617,258

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 70% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 86% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £21,294

Charitable Activities £596,524

Other Trading £0

Investments £10,846

Other Income £1,746

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £617,258

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£630,410	£617,258	£617,258	£602,945	£446,564	19 / 170
2024	£584,962	£456,882	£456,882	£589,793	£236,546	14 / 150
2023	£431,639	£381,843				0 / 135
2022	£317,709	£296,892				0 / 120
2021	£276,957	£266,700				0 / 90

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Open Country

What does Open Country do?

We seek to enable people with any disability to access the countryside. We have a countryside activities programme, a range of publications, and offer advice on improving countryside access for all.

How much income did Open Country report in 2025?

Open Country reported total income of £630k and reported expenditure of £617k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Open Country?

Open Country has a program ratio of 97.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Open Country registered as a charity?

Open Country was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 2004 as charity number 1107331. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Open Country?

Open Country is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Open Country operate?

Open Country operates across 7 areas, including Barnsley, City Of Wakefield, City Of York and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Open Country a registered charity?

Yes — Open Country is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107331.