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title: "Oxfordshire Open Award — check charity number 1165793 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Oxfordshire Open Award a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165793. Education/training charity based in Witney. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oxfordshire-open-award
retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:59:42.584Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Oxfordshire Open Award is a registered charity (number 1165793) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £5,619 (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 Oxfordshire Open Award?

Registered charity number

1165793

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Witney

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£5,619

Website

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

## What does Oxfordshire Open Award do?

The provision of an 'Licensed Organisation' as defined by The Duke of Edinburgh's Award to enable young people to participate in the Award within Oxfordshire and the adjacent areas in an 'open award' setting i.e. not linked to either a school or a nationally recognised organisation, such as the scouts.

## What causes is Oxfordshire Open Award registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oxfordshire Open Award yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oxfordshire Open Award 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.oxfordshiredofe.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Oxfordshire Open Award a legitimate charity?

Yes. Oxfordshire Open Award is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165793) 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 Oxfordshire Open Award's charity number?

Oxfordshire Open Award's charity number is 1165793. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1165793?

Search 1165793 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 Oxfordshire Open Award do?

The provision of an 'Licensed Organisation' as defined by The Duke of Edinburgh's Award to enable young people to participate in the Award within Oxfordshire and the adjacent areas in an 'open award' setting i.e. not linked to either a school or a nationally recognised organisation, such as the scouts.

Does Oxfordshire Open Award have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxfordshire Open Award. 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 Oxfordshire Open Award?

Oxfordshire Open Award's website is http://www.oxfordshiredofe.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/1165793).