THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON)
TO RELIEVE NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS WITHIN TAUNTON, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, PROVIDING SHELTER AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES AND PROVIDING CARE, MEALS AND SUCH OTHER SIMILAR BENEFITS AS ARE FROM TIME TO TIME CONSIDERED TO BE APPROPRIATE FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH BY REASON OF THEIR SITUATION IN LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves amounted to £252,440, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of twelve months of normal expenditure (£146,000). The charity reported a surplus of unrestricted funds of £7,278 for the year and maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees consider that free reserves equal to twelve months of normal expenditure are necessary. This equated to £146,000 based on the budget for the year to 31 March 2025.”
“Trustee member, S R Peeler, temporarily provided short term cover for a part-time staff vacancy and received £4,226 of remuneration from the charity during the year.” — page 14
“Trustee member, S R Peeler, temporarily provided short term cover for a part-time staff vacancy and received £4,226 of remuneration from the charity during the year.” — page 14
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/01/2022)
Trustees
- Andrew Davis
- Emily Macaulay Co-Chair
- Emma Louise Van Zyl
- John Campbell Thomson
- Jonathan Michael Sladden
- Leanda Emily Richmond
- Sharon Elizabeth Farnham
- Susanne Rosemary Peeler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £187k | £158k |
| 31/03/2024 | £162k | £163k |
| 31/03/2023 | £136k | £132k |
| 31/03/2022 | £165k | £128k |
| 31/03/2021 | £162k | £131k |
Common questions
Is THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves amounted to £252,440, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of twelve months of normal expenditure (£146,000). The charity reported a surplus of unrestricted funds of £7,278 for the year and maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON) as a grant recipient include THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST, WILFRID AND CONSTANCE CAVE FOUNDATION, THE CITY CHARITY TRUST, YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | FY2025 | £20k | |
| WILFRID AND CONSTANCE CAVE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE CITY CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 10/12/2024 | £15k | Supporting the homeless community in Taunton; providing access to healthy food' fresh clothing and shower facilities, helping them access medical services and enabling access to temporary and permanent accommodation |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 05/12/2024 | £2k | Staff costs to support homeless people in Taunton |