Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Open Synod Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 297315
Open Synod Group
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Open Synod Group is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.
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What are the key facts about Open Synod Group?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
- £1,442
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
- £933
- Registered charity number
- 297315
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Weetwood
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
- Website
- www.opensynodgroup.org.uk
Quick answer
Open Synod Group (number 297315) 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 Synod Group do?
The Open Synod Group is a group of present and former members of The General Synod of the Church of England that promotes unity amongst all Christians. It meets when the General Synod meets affirms its hope in the future, living out our faith in a positive spirit which is both liberal and critical.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Open Synod Group
Answers Open Synod 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Osg
- Where it says it operates
- Throughout England
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 Synod Group registered for?
Religious Activities
Why is there no Clarity Score for Open Synod Group yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Open Synod 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 Synod Group?
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Open Synod Group a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Open Synod Group as a registered charity (number 297315) 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 Synod Group's charity number?
- Open Synod Group's charity number is 297315. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 297315?
- Search 297315 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 Synod Group do?
- The Open Synod Group is a group of present and former members of The General Synod of the Church of England that promotes unity amongst all Christians. It meets when the General Synod meets affirms its hope in the future, living out our faith in a positive spirit which is both liberal and critical.
- Does Open Synod Group have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Synod 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 Synod Group?
- Open Synod Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.opensynodgroup.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 Synod Group?
- The register does not record Open Synod Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Open Synod Group registered as a charity?
- Open Synod Group was entered on the register on 5 August 1987.
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.