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Openstorytellers Limited

We are a team of professional storytellers with & without learning disabilities who inspire people through the sharing of personal & traditional stories. We aim to enrich the lives of people with learning disabilities & those who live & work with them. We seek a world where everyone,regardless of their disability, finds a voice to tell their story & listeners are able to hear & support the telling

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Activities & Mission

We are a team of professional storytellers with & without learning disabilities who inspire people through the sharing of personal & traditional stories. We aim to enrich the lives of people with learning disabilities & those who live & work with them. We seek a world where everyone,regardless of their disability, finds a voice to tell their story & listeners are able to hear & support the telling

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
£406,762
Latest Expenditure
£341,060

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 83.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 83.8%
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
£406,762
£341,0600 / 7
2024
£253,907
£228,7720 / 2
2023
£211,452
£229,5200 / 2
2022
£178,371
£200,6440 / 2
2021
£231,639
£151,9250 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Openstorytellers Limited

What does Openstorytellers Limited do?

We are a team of professional storytellers with & without learning disabilities who inspire people through the sharing of personal & traditional stories. We aim to enrich the lives of people with learning disabilities & those who live & work with them. We seek a world where everyone,regardless of their disability, finds a voice to tell their story & listeners are able to hear & support the telling

How much income did Openstorytellers Limited report in 2025?

Openstorytellers Limited reported total income of £407k and reported expenditure of £341k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Openstorytellers Limited registered as a charity?

Openstorytellers Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 June 2009 as charity number 1130148. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Openstorytellers Limited?

Openstorytellers Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Openstorytellers Limited operate?

Openstorytellers Limited operates across 3 areas: Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.

Is Openstorytellers Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Openstorytellers Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130148.

Details

Address
RISE
Whittox Lane
Frome
Somerset
BA11 3BY
Registration Date
12 June 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4044562
Charity Number
1130148

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Trustees

Benjamin Banks
Elanor Steel
Emma May Mee
Sally Elizabeth Davenport

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