Is The Open Door Edinburgh a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Open Door Edinburgh as a registered charity (number SC007315) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 The Open Door Edinburgh's charity number?

The Open Door Edinburgh's charity number is SC007315. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC007315?

Search SC007315 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does The Open Door Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Open Door Edinburgh. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to The Open Door Edinburgh?

The Open Door Edinburgh's website listed in our register data is http://www.theopendoor.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.

When was The Open Door Edinburgh registered as a charity?

The Open Door Edinburgh was entered on the register on 21 September 1980.

Registered charity · No. SC007315Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

The Open Door Edinburgh

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

The Open Door Edinburgh is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about The Open Door Edinburgh?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £206,958
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £243,680
Registered charity number: SC007315
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.theopendoor.org.uk

Quick answer

The Open Door Edinburgh (number SC007315) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 The Open Door Edinburgh do?

The objects for which the Company is established are to promote the benefit and relieve the needs of elderly people, people with mental health problems and other persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by providing a drop in centre in Morningside, Edinburgh or elsewhere and other appropriate facilities for such persons to meet together in a place of relaxation and recreation.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Open Door Edinburgh

Answers The Open Door Edinburgh gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 September 1980
Also known as: Open Door Edinburgh
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is The Open Door Edinburgh registered for?

the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Open Door Edinburgh yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Open Door Edinburgh. 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 The Open Door Edinburgh?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Open Door Edinburgh a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Open Door Edinburgh as a registered charity (number SC007315) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 The Open Door Edinburgh's charity number?: The Open Door Edinburgh's charity number is SC007315. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC007315?: Search SC007315 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does The Open Door Edinburgh do?: The objects for which the Company is established are to promote the benefit and relieve the needs of elderly people, people with mental health problems and other persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by providing a drop in centre in Morningside, Edinburgh or elsewhere and other appropriate facilities for such persons to meet together in a place of relaxation and recreation.
Does The Open Door Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Open Door Edinburgh. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to The Open Door Edinburgh?: The Open Door Edinburgh's website listed in our register data is http://www.theopendoor.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.
When was The Open Door Edinburgh registered as a charity?: The Open Door Edinburgh was entered on the register on 21 September 1980.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.