Is Open Hands International a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Open Hands International as a registered charity (number 1071051) 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 Hands International's charity number?

Open Hands International's charity number is 1071051. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1071051?

Search 1071051 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 Hands International have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Hands International. 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 Hands International?

Open Hands International 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 Hands International registered as a charity?

Open Hands International was entered on the register on 17 August 1998.

Registered charity · No. 1071051

Open Hands International

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Open Hands International is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Open Hands International?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,158
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £9,448
Registered charity number: 1071051
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Stockport
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

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Open Hands International (number 1071051) 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 Hands International do?

Our activities have included orphanage work in India and Guatemala. We were also one of the founding organisations for LifeCentre Salford. We started Mosaic Justice Network in 2010 which continues today. We also were responsible for initiating Betel Manchester for chemical dependents. Through our mission partner Andrew Belfield we have supported and served many initiatives in Greater Manchester.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Open Hands International

Answers Open Hands International 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 records Open Hands International as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 August 1998
Where it says it operates: Manchester City · Salford City · Stockport

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; 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 Hands International registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Open Hands International yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Open Hands International. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Open Hands International a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Open Hands International as a registered charity (number 1071051) 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 Hands International's charity number?: Open Hands International's charity number is 1071051. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1071051?: Search 1071051 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 Hands International do?: Our activities have included orphanage work in India and Guatemala. We were also one of the founding organisations for LifeCentre Salford. We started Mosaic Justice Network in 2010 which continues today. We also were responsible for initiating Betel Manchester for chemical dependents. Through our mission partner Andrew Belfield we have supported and served many initiatives in Greater Manchester.
Does Open Hands International have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Hands International. 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 Hands International?: Open Hands International 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 Hands International?: The register records Open Hands International as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Open Hands International registered as a charity?: Open Hands International was entered on the register on 17 August 1998.

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.