--- title: "Open Gate Church — check charity number 1216396 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Open Gate Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216396. Religious Activities charity based in Wellingborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/open-gate-church retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:29:44.133Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Open Gate Church is a registered charity (number 1216396) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. 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 Gate Church? Registered charity number 1216396 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Wellingborough Website [www.opengatechurch.co.uk](https://www.opengatechurch.co.uk/) ## What does Open Gate Church do? As a Church, we seek to advance the Christian faith by spreading the gospel and providing a place for regular worship and discipleship for practising Christians. We currently meet at Hardinstone Village Hall, Northampton. ## What causes is Open Gate Church registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Open Gate Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Open Gate Church 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-gate-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.opengatechurch.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Open Gate Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Open Gate Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216396) 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 Gate Church's charity number? Open Gate Church's charity number is 1216396. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1216396? Search 1216396 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 Gate Church do? As a Church, we seek to advance the Christian faith by spreading the gospel and providing a place for regular worship and discipleship for practising Christians. We currently meet at Hardinstone Village Hall, Northampton. Does Open Gate Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Gate Church. 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 Gate Church? Open Gate Church's website is https://www.opengatechurch.co.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/1216396).