--- title: "House of the Open Door — check charity number 1183268 | CharityCompare" description: "Is House of the Open Door a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183268. Religious Activities charity based in Childswickham House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/house-of-the-open-door retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:30:29.750Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer House of the Open Door is a registered charity (number 1183268) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £160,676 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 House of the Open Door? Registered charity number 1183268 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Childswickham House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £160,676 Website [www.houseoftheopendoor.org](http://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/) ## What does House of the Open Door do? The House of the Open Door is based in Worcestershire. Its purpose is to advance the Christian faith in accordance with its Statement of Faith. It operates a Christian Retreat Centre and serves a local and wider community, church groups, prisoners, individuals in need and young people through prayer, hospitality and support. ## What causes is House of the Open Door registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for House of the Open Door yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. House of the Open Door 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=house-of-the-open-door&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is House of the Open Door a legitimate charity? Yes. House of the Open Door is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183268) 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 House of the Open Door's charity number? House of the Open Door's charity number is 1183268. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1183268? Search 1183268 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 House of the Open Door do? The House of the Open Door is based in Worcestershire. Its purpose is to advance the Christian faith in accordance with its Statement of Faith. It operates a Christian Retreat Centre and serves a local and wider community, church groups, prisoners, individuals in need and young people through prayer, hospitality and support. Does House of the Open Door have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for House of the Open Door. 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 House of the Open Door? House of the Open Door's website is http://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/ — 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/1183268).