Open Door - St Albans
Open Door supports a homelessness night shelter and daytime drop-in for vulnerable people in St Albans. Set up in 1992, the charity aims to ensure that no-one needs to sleep rough in St Albans and generally to improve the life chances of homeless people. Our main activities are to raise funds, primarily from the local community, to support and improve the service and to promote volunteering.
Activities & Mission
Open Door supports a homelessness night shelter and daytime drop-in for vulnerable people in St Albans. Set up in 1992, the charity aims to ensure that no-one needs to sleep rough in St Albans and generally to improve the life chances of homeless people. Our main activities are to raise funds, primarily from the local community, to support and improve the service and to promote volunteering.
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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Financial Information
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £101,143 | £132,112 | 0 / 110 | |||
| 2024 | £124,856 | £150,619 | 0 / 110 | |||
| 2023 | £90,171 | £121,663 | 0 / 110 | |||
| 2022 | £107,273 | £143,332 | 0 / 80 | |||
| 2021 | £125,660 | £123,280 | 0 / 70 |
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Frequently asked questions about Open Door - St Albans
What does Open Door - St Albans do?
Open Door supports a homelessness night shelter and daytime drop-in for vulnerable people in St Albans. Set up in 1992, the charity aims to ensure that no-one needs to sleep rough in St Albans and generally to improve the life chances of homeless people. Our main activities are to raise funds, primarily from the local community, to support and improve the service and to promote volunteering.
How much income did Open Door - St Albans report in 2025?
Open Door - St Albans reported total income of £101k and reported expenditure of £132k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Open Door - St Albans registered as a charity?
Open Door - St Albans was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 1993 as charity number 1028528. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Open Door - St Albans?
Open Door - St Albans is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Open Door - St Albans operate?
Open Door - St Albans operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Open Door - St Albans a registered charity?
Yes — Open Door - St Albans is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1028528.
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