--- title: "Open College of the Arts — check charity number 327446 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Open College of the Arts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 327446. Education/training charity based in Room 301. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/open-college-of-the-arts retrieved: 2026-08-18T09:18:51.959Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Open College of the Arts is a registered charity (number 327446) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £3,093,598 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Open College of the Arts? Registered charity number 327446 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Room 301 Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £3,093,598 Website [www.open.ac.uk](http://www.open.ac.uk/) ## What does Open College of the Arts do? Open access educational charity ## What causes is Open College of the Arts registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Open College of the Arts yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Open College of the Arts is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=open-college-of-the-arts&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.open.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Open College of the Arts a legitimate charity? Yes. Open College of the Arts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 327446) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Open College of the Arts's charity number? Open College of the Arts's charity number is 327446. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 327446? Search 327446 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 College of the Arts do? Open access educational charity Does Open College of the Arts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open College of the Arts. 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 College of the Arts? Open College of the Arts's website is http://www.open.ac.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/327446).