Open House Shaftesbury
Distribution of emergency aid, including food parcels.Provide advice and assistance with completing benefit & housing claims, personal budgeting & letters to utilities & other creditors.Allocation & delivery of donated furniture & white goods etc. to qualifying clients.
Activities & Mission
Distribution of emergency aid, including food parcels.Provide advice and assistance with completing benefit & housing claims, personal budgeting & letters to utilities & other creditors.Allocation & delivery of donated furniture & white goods etc. to qualifying clients.
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
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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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £42,659 | £35,554 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2024 | £19,189 | £26,554 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2023 | £34,004 | £23,530 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £20,518 | £28,682 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £42,546 | £21,590 | 0 / 30 |
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Frequently asked questions about Open House Shaftesbury
What does Open House Shaftesbury do?
Distribution of emergency aid, including food parcels.Provide advice and assistance with completing benefit & housing claims, personal budgeting & letters to utilities & other creditors.Allocation & delivery of donated furniture & white goods etc. to qualifying clients.
How much income did Open House Shaftesbury report in 2025?
Open House Shaftesbury reported total income of £43k and reported expenditure of £36k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Open House Shaftesbury registered as a charity?
Open House Shaftesbury was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 July 2019 as charity number 1184625. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Open House Shaftesbury?
Open House Shaftesbury is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Stewart Baddeley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Open House Shaftesbury operate?
Open House Shaftesbury operates across 2 areas: Dorset and Wiltshire.
Is Open House Shaftesbury a registered charity?
Yes — Open House Shaftesbury is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184625.
Details
CHRISTYS LANE
SHAFTESBURY
DORSET
SP7 8PH
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