--- title: "Open Arms — check charity number 1165889 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Open Arms a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165889. Education/training charity based in Salford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/open-arms retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:28:25.410Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Open Arms is a registered charity (number 1165889) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £100 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Open Arms? Registered charity number 1165889 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Salford Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £100 ## What does Open Arms do? Teaching the Quran Hadith to Muslim children and adults: ESOL Classes: the center offers ESOL courses up Community After school club: We provided a weekly after school club in our premises to help children with their Homework. Collecting and distributing food to impoverished families across the UK Increasing partnership work with service providers across Greater Manchester. ## What causes is Open Arms registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Open Arms yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Open Arms 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=open-arms&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Open Arms a legitimate charity? Yes. Open Arms is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165889) 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 Open Arms's charity number? Open Arms's charity number is 1165889. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165889? Search 1165889 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 Arms do? Teaching the Quran Hadith to Muslim children and adults: ESOL Classes: the center offers ESOL courses up Community After school club: We provided a weekly after school club in our premises to help children with their Homework. Collecting and distributing food to impoverished families across the UK Increasing partnership work with service providers across Greater Manchester. Does Open Arms have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Arms. 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 Arms? Open Arms does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1165889).