Is Open Arms Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Open Arms Group as a registered charity (number 1090415) 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 Group's charity number?

Open Arms Group's charity number is 1090415. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1090415?

Search 1090415 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Open Arms Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Arms Group. 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 Group?

Open Arms Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Open Arms Group registered as a charity?

Open Arms Group was entered on the register on 4 February 2002.

Registered charity · No. 1090415

Open Arms Group

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Open Arms Group is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Open Arms Group?

Reported income · year ending 2017-03-31: £3,925
Reported spending · year ending 2017-03-31: £4,727
Registered charity number: 1090415
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Medomsley
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Open Arms Group (number 1090415) 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 Group do?

To provide relief for persons who have, or are recovering from a disability, mental illness, emotionel problems, anxiety, depression or related symptoms by the provision of a befriending service and facilities for recreation with the object of improving their conditions of life.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Open Arms Group

Answers Open Arms Group gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 February 2002
Where it says it operates: Durham

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Group registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Open Arms Group yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Open Arms Group. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Open Arms Group?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Open Arms Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Open Arms Group as a registered charity (number 1090415) 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 Group's charity number?: Open Arms Group's charity number is 1090415. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1090415?: Search 1090415 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Open Arms Group do?: To provide relief for persons who have, or are recovering from a disability, mental illness, emotionel problems, anxiety, depression or related symptoms by the provision of a befriending service and facilities for recreation with the object of improving their conditions of life.
Does Open Arms Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Arms Group. 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 Group?: Open Arms Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Open Arms Group?: The register does not record Open Arms Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Open Arms Group registered as a charity?: Open Arms Group was entered on the register on 4 February 2002.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.