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Opening Doors London

Also known as: Odl

Opening Doors London aims to specifically meet the needs of the older LGBT plus (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans) community and is aimed at people who identify as LGBT plus and are over the age of 50. We have members from across London and beyond.

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Activities & Mission

Opening Doors London aims to specifically meet the needs of the older LGBT plus (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans) community and is aimed at people who identify as LGBT plus and are over the age of 50. We have members from across London and beyond.

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
£616,749
Latest Expenditure
£756,249

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 116.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 31% 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 £49,696
Charitable Activities £567,053
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £717,909
Raising Funds £38,340
Governance £2,500
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 2022.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2022
£616,749
£756,249£717,909£125,841£125,84114 / 350
2021
£690,967
£560,225£526,263£265,341£265,34115 / 314
2020
£498,755
£465,8430 / 350
2019
£457,717
£394,3190 / 340
2018
£338,939
£315,7190 / 286

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Opening Doors London

What does Opening Doors London do?

Opening Doors London aims to specifically meet the needs of the older LGBT plus (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans) community and is aimed at people who identify as LGBT plus and are over the age of 50. We have members from across London and beyond.

How much income did Opening Doors London report in 2022?

Opening Doors London reported total income of £617k and reported expenditure of £756k for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Opening Doors London?

Opening Doors London has a program ratio of 116.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Opening Doors London registered as a charity?

Opening Doors London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 2016 as charity number 1167919. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Opening Doors London?

Opening Doors London is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Julia Rachel Shelley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Opening Doors London operate?

Opening Doors London operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Opening Doors London a registered charity?

Yes — Opening Doors London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167919.

Details

Address
RG INSOLVENCY LTD
DEVONSHIRE HOUSE
MANOR WAY
BOREHAMWOOD
WD6 1QQ
Registration Date
29 June 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5081012
Charity Number
1167919

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Trustees

Julia Rachel Shelley Chair
ANNIE SOUTHERST
Caroline Ellis
Daniel Ricard
David Hart
Nick Mott

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Odl

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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