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title: "Lewes Open Door — check charity number 1185742 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Lewes Open Door a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185742. Disability charity based in Prince Edwards Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lewes-open-door
retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:51:52.747Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Lewes Open Door is a registered charity (number 1185742) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £3,655 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Lewes Open Door?

Registered charity number

1185742

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Prince Edwards Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£3,655

Website

[www.lewesopendoor.org](http://www.lewesopendoor.org/)

## What does Lewes Open Door do?

Lewes Open Door runs a support service for guests to receive food, drinks, clothing, toiletries and bedding .We provide signposting to statutory & other voluntary services and limited outreach in accompanying individuals to appointments with recovery services, GPs & other health services, banks, the Job Centre & similar organisations.

## What causes is Lewes Open Door registered for?

Disability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lewes Open Door yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lewes 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Lewes Open Door a legitimate charity?

Yes. Lewes Open Door is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185742) 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 Lewes Open Door's charity number?

Lewes Open Door's charity number is 1185742. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1185742?

Search 1185742 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 Lewes Open Door do?

Lewes Open Door runs a support service for guests to receive food, drinks, clothing, toiletries and bedding .We provide signposting to statutory & other voluntary services and limited outreach in accompanying individuals to appointments with recovery services, GPs & other health services, banks, the Job Centre & similar organisations.

Does Lewes Open Door have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lewes 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 Lewes Open Door?

Lewes Open Door's website is http://www.lewesopendoor.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/1185742).