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Open School East

Open School East (OSE) supports: (1) The artistic and professional development of artists through tuition, mentorship, studio provision and exhibition opportunities; (2) The development of life and creative skills, and confidence, among local young people; (3) The delivery of events, workshops, short courses and collective projects devised by and with the OSE community and partner organisations.

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Activities & Mission

Open School East (OSE) supports: (1) The artistic and professional development of artists through tuition, mentorship, studio provision and exhibition opportunities; (2) The development of life and creative skills, and confidence, among local young people; (3) The delivery of events, workshops, short courses and collective projects devised by and with the OSE community and partner organisations.

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
£169,664
Latest Expenditure
£148,803

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.7%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£169,664
£148,8030 / 0
2024
£175,504
£177,7840 / 0
2023
£218,540
£208,4180 / 8
2022
£229,439
£279,0140 / 0
2021
£324,436
£259,9990 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Open School East

What does Open School East do?

Open School East (OSE) supports: (1) The artistic and professional development of artists through tuition, mentorship, studio provision and exhibition opportunities; (2) The development of life and creative skills, and confidence, among local young people; (3) The delivery of events, workshops, short courses and collective projects devised by and with the OSE community and partner organisations.

How much income did Open School East report in 2025?

Open School East reported total income of £170k and reported expenditure of £149k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Open School East registered as a charity?

Open School East was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 October 2013 as charity number 1154104. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Open School East?

Open School East is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Griffin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Open School East operate?

Open School East operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Open School East a registered charity?

Yes — Open School East is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154104.

Details

Address
Open School East
39 Hawley Square
MARGATE
Kent
CT9 1NY
Registration Date
4 October 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5038652
Charity Number
1154104

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Trustees

Sarah Griffin Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Michael Lent
Dr Patricia Scott-Cumming
Hicham Gardaf
Lois Stonock
Michael Justin O'Shaughnessy
Also governs 1 other charity
Owen Watson
Samuel Martin Causer
SANJIVAN KOHLI
Susan van Schalkwyk

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