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Open House Rochester

For the public benefit, the relief of those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, in need of a meal and refreshment on a frequent or occasional basis in the Medway area, who choose to attend each Saturday at the Quaker Meeting House in Rochester. We provide food, drinks and an opportunity for social interaction and information in a peaceful, caring and non-judgemental environment.

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Activities & Mission

For the public benefit, the relief of those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, in need of a meal and refreshment on a frequent or occasional basis in the Medway area, who choose to attend each Saturday at the Quaker Meeting House in Rochester. We provide food, drinks and an opportunity for social interaction and information in a peaceful, caring and non-judgemental environment.

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
£7,767
Latest Expenditure
£5,661

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 72.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 72.9%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£7,767
£5,6610 / 37
2023
£5,742
£5,9790 / 25
2022
£3,694
£6,2590 / 25
2021
£6,811
£4,2300 / 30

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Frequently asked questions about Open House Rochester

What does Open House Rochester do?

For the public benefit, the relief of those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, in need of a meal and refreshment on a frequent or occasional basis in the Medway area, who choose to attend each Saturday at the Quaker Meeting House in Rochester. We provide food, drinks and an opportunity for social interaction and information in a peaceful, caring and non-judgemental environment.

How much income did Open House Rochester report in 2024?

Open House Rochester reported total income of £8k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Open House Rochester registered as a charity?

Open House Rochester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 2020 as charity number 1191806. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Open House Rochester?

Open House Rochester is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Merrill Doris Eleda Woolf. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Open House Rochester operate?

Open House Rochester operates in Medway, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Open House Rochester a registered charity?

Yes — Open House Rochester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191806.

Details

Address
8 NEVILLE CLOSE
PENENDEN HEATH
MAIDSTONE
ME14 2DS
Registration Date
14 October 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5167908
Charity Number
1191806

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Trustees

Merrill Doris Eleda Woolf Chair
Deirdre Daly BDS NUI
JILL IRENE RUSSELL
Nanda Joree

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