OPEN DOORS FORUM
For the Arts and Education for children/adults,lifelong learning to developing people's capacities,encourage positive involvement in society;mental/improvement of children/adults enhance life skills; provision of facilities for recreation/leisure-time activity for social welfare for the public who have special needs by youth, age, disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £18,316 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to £5,827 and restricted funds to £16,857. Per the trustees' report, the bank balance grew significantly from roughly £4,000 to over £22,000, indicating improved liquidity. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the financial records.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Marc Grantchair
- CARMEL BEVERLY STEWART
- David Cooper
- JOHN STEWART
- MIRIAM CHIYABI
- PATRICK PAUL DAWKINS
- SANDRA BAUGH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £61k | £42k |
| 30/09/2024 | £60k | £58k |
| 30/09/2023 | £54k | £54k |
| 30/09/2022 | £36k | £26k |
| 30/09/2021 | £49k | £25k |
Common questions
Is OPEN DOORS FORUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £18,316 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to £5,827 and restricted funds to £16,857. Per the trustees' report, the bank balance grew significantly from roughly £4,000 to over £22,000, indicating improved liquidity. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the financial records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 23/06/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/06/2018 | £10k | Open Culture |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/07/2008 | £10k | 'My Generation' A Bi-Centenary Celebration |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/06/2005 | £25k | "The Voyage" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/08/2004 | £5k | Holiday music school |