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title: "Open Ears — check charity number 1181896 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Open Ears a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1181896. Disability charity based in Leicester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/open-ears
retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:28:46.536Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Open Ears is a registered charity (number 1181896) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £8,190 (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 Open Ears?

Registered charity number

1181896

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Leicester

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£8,190

Website

[www.openears.org.uk](http://www.openears.org.uk/)

## What does Open Ears do?

provide training/demonstrations to church leaders/church groups to highlight the needs of those with impaired hearing & offer advice on suitable equipment, e.g. loop systems;provide pastoral support to those in need;provide publications/information;organise fellowship/bible teaching events;

## What causes is Open Ears registered for?

DisabilityReligious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Open Ears yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Open Ears 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.openears.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Open Ears a legitimate charity?

Yes. Open Ears is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1181896) 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 Ears's charity number?

Open Ears's charity number is 1181896. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1181896?

Search 1181896 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 Ears do?

provide training/demonstrations to church leaders/church groups to highlight the needs of those with impaired hearing & offer advice on suitable equipment, e.g. loop systems;provide pastoral support to those in need;provide publications/information;organise fellowship/bible teaching events;

Does Open Ears have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Ears. 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 Ears?

Open Ears's website is http://www.openears.org.uk — 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/1181896).