OPEN DOORS WITH BROTHER ANDREW
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity met its income goals and maintained strong governance and compliance standards during the year. Per the trustees' report, the charity held bank balances equivalent to approximately one to two months of operational expenditure, a level set by its reserves policy to maximize granting while maintaining practical stability. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In practice this has meant that during 2025 bank balances were kept at a level equivalent to approximately one to two months' operational expenditure.”
“One trustee received remuneration of £4,843 in 2025 (2024: £4,963) for services provided to the charity through a company of which they are the sole director.” — page 38
“For the year ended 31 December 2025, the charity provided £11,200,622 (2024: £9,039,131) of grants to Open Doors International, in line with its charitable objectives.” — page 38
“During the year the charity received £10,504 (2024: £10,504) with respect to staff secondment from Open Doors International.” — page 38
“For the year ended 31 December 2025, the charity provided £11,200,622 (2024: £9,039,131) of grants to Open Doors International, in line with its charitable objectives.” — page 38
“During the year the charity received £10,504 (2024: £10,504) with respect to staff secondment from Open Doors International.” — page 38
“For the year ended 31 December 2025, the charity provided £11,200,622 (2024: £9,039,131) of grants to Open Doors International, in line with its charitable objectives.” — page 38
“During the year the charity received £10,504 (2024: £10,504) with respect to staff secondment from Open Doors International.” — page 38
“For the year ended 31 December 2025, the charity provided £11,200,622 (2024: £9,039,131) of grants to Open Doors International, in line with its charitable objectives.” — page 38
“During the year the charity received £10,504 (2024: £10,504) with respect to staff secondment from Open Doors International.” — page 38
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/04/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (12/02/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (16/07/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (06/09/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (01/02/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (05/01/2024)
Trustees
- Andre Francois Holtshausen
- Andrew Cheung
- Anna Averkiou
- Arnold Jeffrey Featherstone
- Benedict Olufemi Falegan
- Carol Emma Thomson
- Dr Elizabeth Mary Craig
- Gareth Huw Bleasdale
- Jonathan Paul Bryson
- Lucy Fiona Wainwright
- MATTHEW ADRIAN FROST
- Sanjay Mahtani
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £18.0m | £18.5m |
| 31/12/2024 | £17.1m | £16.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £17.0m | £16.4m |
| 31/12/2022 | £15.9m | £15.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £16.5m | £16.6m |
Common questions
Is OPEN DOORS WITH BROTHER ANDREW financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity met its income goals and maintained strong governance and compliance standards during the year. Per the trustees' report, the charity held bank balances equivalent to approximately one to two months of operational expenditure, a level set by its reserves policy to maximize granting while maintaining practical stability. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited.
Who funds OPEN DOORS WITH BROTHER ANDREW?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OPEN DOORS WITH BROTHER ANDREW as a grant recipient include THE JERUSALEM TRUST, THE SWALLOW TRUST, G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BISHOPSTON AND ST ANDREW, BRISTOL, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY WITH SAINT PAUL ONSLOW SQUARE AND SAINT AUGUSTINE SOUTH KENSINGTON.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HOLMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £202k |
| CML - CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL | 1 | £21k |
| THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| EZRAS YOEL | 1 | £10k |
| SHAAREI RACHAMIM LIMITED | 1 | £9k |
| TRUEDENE CO LIMITED | 1 | £5k |