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Open Hands Coventry

The principle activities of the charity is to benefit the public by the prevention of alcohol and substance misuse; the provision of a stable and supportive recovery houses for people recovering from alcoholism and substance misuse (and the eventual rehabilitation of those people) and extended outreach to other alcoholics and their families in Coventry and the Midlands

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Activities & Mission

The principle activities of the charity is to benefit the public by the prevention of alcohol and substance misuse; the provision of a stable and supportive recovery houses for people recovering from alcoholism and substance misuse (and the eventual rehabilitation of those people) and extended outreach to other alcoholics and their families in Coventry and the Midlands

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£548,808
Latest Expenditure
£553,386

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). 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 £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 15.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £43,371
Charitable Activities £504,693
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £553,386
Raising Funds £0
Governance £85,143
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
£548,808
£553,386£553,386£121,369£100,0003 / 17
2023
£381,270
£403,4840 / 14
2022
£369,389
£360,6820 / 11
2021
£357,213
£343,8550 / 20
2020
£357,723
£347,7710 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Open Hands Coventry

What does Open Hands Coventry do?

The principle activities of the charity is to benefit the public by the prevention of alcohol and substance misuse; the provision of a stable and supportive recovery houses for people recovering from alcoholism and substance misuse (and the eventual rehabilitation of those people) and extended outreach to other alcoholics and their families in Coventry and the Midlands

How much income did Open Hands Coventry report in 2024?

Open Hands Coventry reported total income of £549k and reported expenditure of £553k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Open Hands Coventry?

Open Hands Coventry has a program ratio of 101.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Open Hands Coventry registered as a charity?

Open Hands Coventry was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 2006 as charity number 1115626. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Open Hands Coventry?

Open Hands Coventry is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is REVEREND FATHER ANTHONY JOHN NORTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Open Hands Coventry operate?

Open Hands Coventry operates across 5 areas, including Birmingham City, Coventry City, Leicestershire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Open Hands Coventry a registered charity?

Yes — Open Hands Coventry is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1115626.

Details

Address
16 STONEY ROAD
COVENTRY
CV1 2NP
Registration Date
31 July 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4022184
Charity Number
1115626

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Trustees

REVEREND FATHER ANTHONY JOHN NORTON Chair
JOHN STEPHEN MCCREA
Rev TIMOTHY MENEZES

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