Is Open Arms Homes for Women a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Open Arms Homes for Women as a registered charity (number 1198379) 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 Homes for Women's charity number?

Open Arms Homes for Women's charity number is 1198379. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1198379?

Search 1198379 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 Homes for Women have reviews and complaints?

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

Open Arms Homes for Women's website listed in our register data is http://www.openarms.homes. 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.

What was Open Arms Homes for Women previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Open Arms Homes for Women: Open Arms Homes.

When was Open Arms Homes for Women registered as a charity?

Open Arms Homes for Women was entered on the register on 25 March 2022. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 12272895).

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Open Arms Homes for Women

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Open Arms Homes for Women is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about Open Arms Homes for Women?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £2,853
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £4,233
Registered charity number: 1198379
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Wakefield
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.openarms.homes

Quick answer

Open Arms Homes for Women (number 1198379) 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 Homes for Women do?

Residential homes for homeless, abused, or vulnerable women of all faiths, sexualities, and circumstances. We provide a safe environment, facilitate change through person-centred care, and empower them to make lifestyle changes on their recovery to independent living. On-site substance misuse rehabilitation is not provided, but residents can access professional treatment for ongoing health issues.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Open Arms Homes for Women

Answers Open Arms Homes for Women 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 Homes for Women as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 25 March 2022
Company number: 12272895 (Companies House)
Previous names on the register: Open Arms Homes
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 Homes for Women registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Open Arms Homes for Women yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Open Arms Homes for Women. 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 Homes for Women?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Open Arms Homes for Women a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Open Arms Homes for Women as a registered charity (number 1198379) 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 Homes for Women's charity number?: Open Arms Homes for Women's charity number is 1198379. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1198379?: Search 1198379 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 Homes for Women do?: Residential homes for homeless, abused, or vulnerable women of all faiths, sexualities, and circumstances. We provide a safe environment, facilitate change through person-centred care, and empower them to make lifestyle changes on their recovery to independent living. On-site substance misuse rehabilitation is not provided, but residents can access professional treatment for ongoing health issues.
Does Open Arms Homes for Women have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Arms Homes for Women. 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 Homes for Women?: Open Arms Homes for Women's website listed in our register data is http://www.openarms.homes. 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 Homes for Women?: The register does not record Open Arms Homes for Women as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Open Arms Homes for Women previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Open Arms Homes for Women: Open Arms Homes.
When was Open Arms Homes for Women registered as a charity?: Open Arms Homes for Women was entered on the register on 25 March 2022. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 12272895).

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.