--- title: "Shire Training Workshops Limited — check charity number 285834 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shire Training Workshops Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285834. Accommodation/housing charity based in The Painswick Inn. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shire-training-workshops-limited retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:34:41.055Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shire Training Workshops Limited is a registered charity (number 285834) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing; economic/community development/employment; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £510,344 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Shire Training Workshops Limited? Registered charity number 285834 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location The Painswick Inn Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £510,344 Website [www.openhouseuk.org](http://www.openhouseuk.org/) ## What does Shire Training Workshops Limited do? To provide housing and person centred support to vulnerable people, encouraging all service users to achieve their full potential and contribute positively to the community and wider society. ## What causes is Shire Training Workshops Limited registered for? Accommodation/housingEconomic/community Development/employmentOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shire Training Workshops Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shire Training Workshops Limited 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=shire-training-workshops-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.openhouseuk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shire Training Workshops Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Shire Training Workshops Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285834) 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 Shire Training Workshops Limited's charity number? Shire Training Workshops Limited's charity number is 285834. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285834? Search 285834 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 Shire Training Workshops Limited do? To provide housing and person centred support to vulnerable people, encouraging all service users to achieve their full potential and contribute positively to the community and wider society. Does Shire Training Workshops Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shire Training Workshops Limited. 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 Shire Training Workshops Limited? Shire Training Workshops Limited's website is http://www.openhouseuk.org — 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/285834).