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Open Doors International Language School

Open Doors provides the teaching of the English language to those who are disadvantaged, marginalised or isolated by language or culture. We run ESOL classes and vocational NVQ courses, employment mentoring and teacher training courses to qualify teachers to teach ESOL. Open Doors provides other workshops and activities seeking to help clients increase integration.

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Activities & Mission

Open Doors provides the teaching of the English language to those who are disadvantaged, marginalised or isolated by language or culture. We run ESOL classes and vocational NVQ courses, employment mentoring and teacher training courses to qualify teachers to teach ESOL. Open Doors provides other workshops and activities seeking to help clients increase integration.

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
£927,157
Latest Expenditure
£962,507

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 79% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 60% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% of UK Education 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 £0
Charitable Activities £906,867
Other Trading £3,300
Investments £16,990
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £960,629
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,878

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
£927,157
£962,507£960,629£410,019£256,26035 / 25
2023
£960,005
£960,749£959,033£445,369£233,49543 / 31
2022
£716,651
£705,844£705,844£446,113£156,58330 / 22
2021
£667,174
£576,694£576,694£435,306£157,40016 / 0
2020
£709,347
£690,240£690,240£344,826£104,37325 / 24

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Open Doors International Language School

What does Open Doors International Language School do?

Open Doors provides the teaching of the English language to those who are disadvantaged, marginalised or isolated by language or culture. We run ESOL classes and vocational NVQ courses, employment mentoring and teacher training courses to qualify teachers to teach ESOL. Open Doors provides other workshops and activities seeking to help clients increase integration.

How much income did Open Doors International Language School report in 2024?

Open Doors International Language School reported total income of £927k and reported expenditure of £963k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Open Doors International Language School?

Open Doors International Language School has a program ratio of 103.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Open Doors International Language School registered as a charity?

Open Doors International Language School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 2002 as charity number 1092728. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Open Doors International Language School?

Open Doors International Language School 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 Doors International Language School operate?

Open Doors International Language School operates across 2 areas: Cornwall and Devon.

Is Open Doors International Language School a registered charity?

Yes — Open Doors International Language School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1092728.

Details

Address
1-5 Manor Street
PLYMOUTH
PL1 1TL
Registration Date
1 July 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3989969
Charity Number
1092728

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Trustees

Catalin Dobrisan
Christopher William Hayter
David Jonathan Collins
Dawn Wendy Tucker
Elizabeth Grace Screeton
Hannah Louise Phillips
Keresia Leann Kujinga

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