Open Arms East Devon (number 1188977) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Open Arms East Devon do?
We help adults experiencing mental health difficulties by providing peer group support, encouraging social interaction and providing activities and experiences to improve wellbeing and increase confidence. We hold two friendly and inclusive sessions each week in Honiton where you can drop in, be with others and join in activities if you wish. Sessions are free. Phone support is also available.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Open Arms East Devon
Answers Open Arms East Devon gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Open Arms East Devon as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Open Arms East Devon's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Devon
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Open Arms East Devon registered for?
Disability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Open Arms East Devon yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Open Arms East Devon.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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The register data used for this profile lists Open Arms East Devon as a registered charity (number 1188977) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Open Arms East Devon's charity number?
Open Arms East Devon's charity number is 1188977. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1188977?
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What does Open Arms East Devon do?
We help adults experiencing mental health difficulties by providing peer group support, encouraging social interaction and providing activities and experiences to improve wellbeing and increase confidence. We hold two friendly and inclusive sessions each week in Honiton where you can drop in, be with others and join in activities if you wish. Sessions are free. Phone support is also available.
Does Open Arms East Devon have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Arms East Devon. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Open Arms East Devon?
Open Arms East Devon's website listed in our register data is https://openarmseastdevon.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Open Arms East Devon?
The register does not record Open Arms East Devon as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Open Arms East Devon's trustees paid?
Open Arms East Devon's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Open Arms East Devon registered as a charity?
Open Arms East Devon was entered on the register on 8 April 2020.