OPEN DOOR COLCHESTER
Providing a "drop-in" centre where visitors can talk to Open Door helpers and be befriended. Visitors recieve help and advice with their problems (usually by linking them with the relevant local agencies). Limited amounts of financial assistance (in kind where feasible) are available at the Director's discretion in suitable cases. These services are provided in a Christian context.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's total funds decreased by £1,551 during the year, with a closing balance of £37,793. The Treasurer's Report notes that the charity received a £10,000 donation from DNA Networks and operates with no borrowings, relying on donations and grants for sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Brenda June Reade
- Elizabeth Ikuesan
- Peter Hurstell
- Tola Abbey Sode
- William Butcher LLB, LLM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £56k | £58k |
| 31/12/2023 | £59k | £54k |
| 31/12/2022 | £53k | £47k |
| 31/12/2021 | £33k | £44k |
| 31/12/2020 | £45k | £33k |
Common questions
Is OPEN DOOR COLCHESTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's total funds decreased by £1,551 during the year, with a closing balance of £37,793. The Treasurer's Report notes that the charity received a £10,000 donation from DNA Networks and operates with no borrowings, relying on donations and grants for sustainability. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OPEN DOOR COLCHESTER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OPEN DOOR COLCHESTER as a grant recipient include THE FYRISH FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FORDHAM & EIGHT ASH GREEN.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | Grants awarded |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FORDHAM & EIGHT ASH GREEN | FY2025 | £1k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FORDHAM & EIGHT ASH GREEN | FY2022 | £600 | Grants for UK and overseas mission |