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Open Door Charity

Also known as: The Open Door Centre

ODC is an independent mental health charity 'shaping change' in mental health via 'empowerment', 'culture' and 'opportunity'. We offer multi faceted services for young people, young adults and parents across our specialist focused sites to support those who are suffering from anxiety, low mood, stress and panic attacks. Access is free and immediate, with no waiting lists.

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Activities & Mission

ODC is an independent mental health charity 'shaping change' in mental health via 'empowerment', 'culture' and 'opportunity'. We offer multi faceted services for young people, young adults and parents across our specialist focused sites to support those who are suffering from anxiety, low mood, stress and panic attacks. Access is free and immediate, with no waiting lists.

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
£1,381,074
Latest Expenditure
£1,031,974

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £240,314
Charitable Activities £1,140,760
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,031,974
Raising Funds £0
Governance £25,448
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,381,074
£1,031,974£1,031,974£601,926£222,55419 / 140
2023
£797,911
£880,538£880,538£252,826£161,82915 / 100
2022
£898,813
£828,826£828,826£335,453£335,45314 / 85
2021
£701,669
£694,782£694,782£265,466£265,46613 / 250

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Open Door Charity

What does Open Door Charity do?

ODC is an independent mental health charity 'shaping change' in mental health via 'empowerment', 'culture' and 'opportunity'. We offer multi faceted services for young people, young adults and parents across our specialist focused sites to support those who are suffering from anxiety, low mood, stress and panic attacks. Access is free and immediate, with no waiting lists.

How much income did Open Door Charity report in 2024?

Open Door Charity reported total income of £1.38m and reported expenditure of £1.03m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Open Door Charity?

Open Door Charity has a program ratio of 74.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Open Door Charity registered as a charity?

Open Door Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 May 2020 as charity number 1189664. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Open Door Charity?

Open Door Charity is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Aaron Devitt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Open Door Charity operate?

Open Door Charity operates across 2 areas: Liverpool City and Wirral.

Is Open Door Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Open Door Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189664.

Details

Address
BLOOM BUILDING
3 ABBEY CLOSE
BIRKENHEAD
CH41 5FQ
Registration Date
27 May 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5157769
Charity Number
1189664

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Trustees

Aaron Devitt Chair
David Hopkin
Joanne Dobbie
John Samuel Latham
Michael Cavanagh
Also governs 1 other charity
Shelly Shanbrook

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Open Door Centre

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