THE OPEN DOOR CENTRE (SWINDON & DISTRICT) LIMITED
Registered charity 1107869 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as OPEN DOOR CENTRE, THE OPEN DOOR CENTRE
The Open Door Centre provides a day resource for adults with learning disabilities who may also have a physical disability or mental health issues. We facilitate activities that are designed to improve physical and mental health and promote healthy lifestyles. The purpose of this is to help address health inequality in adults with learning disabilities.
Causes: The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves of £117,479 are in excess of the trustees' policy target of £70,000, representing six months of expenditure. The charity reports a net deficit of £6,158 for the year, reducing total funds to £146,568, but confirms sufficient funds are in place to continue operating.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six month’s expenditure (held: £117k)
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds that have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to six month’s expenditure. The trustees estimate this amount to be £70,000.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Open Door Centre Swindon (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- The National Lottery Local Community Fund — “We are proud and thankful to be supported by The National Lottery Local Community Fund.” (source page)
- Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation — “Many thanks to Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation for their continued support.” (source page)
- Tesco — “We are pleased to have been chosen for Tesco’s Stronger Starts programme.” (source page)
- Barchester Homes — “It was great to welcome Barchester Homes to the Open Door Centre. We really appreciate their support!” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/12/2022) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- BOB BARRETT · trustee of 5 other charities
- Chris Sturgess
- Eva Maria Gilbert
- Lynette Corengia
- Trish Newman
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Swindon · Wiltshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE OPEN DOOR CENTRE (SWINDON & DISTRICT) LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves of £117,479 are in excess of the trustees' policy target of £70,000, representing six months of expenditure. The charity reports a net deficit of £6,158 for the year, reducing total funds to £146,568, but confirms sufficient funds are in place to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE OPEN DOOR CENTRE (SWINDON & DISTRICT) LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE OPEN DOOR CENTRE (SWINDON & DISTRICT) LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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