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The Openwork Foundation

We provide support to vulnerable people to improve their quality of life through our grant programmes. Our national and local programmes are selected from a nomination process and not open to application.

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Activities & Mission

We provide support to vulnerable people to improve their quality of life through our grant programmes. Our national and local programmes are selected from a nomination process and not open to application.

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
£1,057,326
Latest Expenditure
£1,085,091

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 21.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £784,079
Charitable Activities £271,161
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,086
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £970,294
Raising Funds £114,797
Governance £116,023
Grants to Institutions £799,516
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,057,326
£1,085,091£970,294£1,054,094£393,2500 / 190
2023
£971,743
£1,123,874£1,072,352£1,081,859£900,2600 / 77
2022
£976,986
£953,366£828,726£1,233,990£831,9000 / 81
2021
£982,621
£783,989£676,715£1,210,370£577,3000 / 104
2020
£1,619,840
£608,102£544,511£1,011,738£590,0000 / 81

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Openwork Foundation

What does The Openwork Foundation do?

We provide support to vulnerable people to improve their quality of life through our grant programmes. Our national and local programmes are selected from a nomination process and not open to application.

How much income did The Openwork Foundation report in 2024?

The Openwork Foundation reported total income of £1.06m and reported expenditure of £1.09m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Openwork Foundation registered as a charity?

The Openwork Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 July 2019 as charity number 1184592. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Openwork Foundation?

The Openwork Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Mitchener. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Openwork Foundation operate?

The Openwork Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Openwork Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Openwork Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184592.

Details

Address
Auckland House
Lydiard Fields
Great Western Way
SWINDON
SN5 8UB
Registration Date
25 July 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5137194
Charity Number
1184592

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Trustees

Paul Mitchener Chair
Adam Roberts
CLIFFORD GRAY
Also governs 1 other charity
Erica Mandryko
Gautam Mehra
Ian Lovett
Jennifer Close
John Roberts
Michael Simon Jukes
Philip Hodkinson

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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