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title: "Open House Rochester — check charity number 1191806 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Open House Rochester a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1191806. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Penenden Heath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/open-house-rochester
retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:24:29.245Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Open House Rochester is a registered charity (number 1191806) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £7,767 (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 House Rochester?

Registered charity number

1191806

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Penenden Heath

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£7,767

## What does Open House Rochester do?

For the public benefit, the relief of those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, in need of a meal and refreshment on a frequent or occasional basis in the Medway area, who choose to attend each Saturday at the Quaker Meeting House in Rochester. We provide food, drinks and an opportunity for social interaction and information in a peaceful, caring and non-judgemental environment.

## What causes is Open House Rochester registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Open House Rochester yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Open House Rochester 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 Open House Rochester a legitimate charity?

Yes. Open House Rochester is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1191806) 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 House Rochester's charity number?

Open House Rochester's charity number is 1191806. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1191806?

Search 1191806 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 House Rochester do?

For the public benefit, the relief of those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, in need of a meal and refreshment on a frequent or occasional basis in the Medway area, who choose to attend each Saturday at the Quaker Meeting House in Rochester. We provide food, drinks and an opportunity for social interaction and information in a peaceful, caring and non-judgemental environment.

Does Open House Rochester have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open House Rochester. 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 House Rochester?

Open House Rochester 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/1191806).