--- title: "The Open Door Centre — check charity number NIC102488 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Open Door Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC102488. The advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in County Antrim. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-open-door-centre retrieved: 2026-08-27T05:20:09.121Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Open Door Centre is a registered charity (number NIC102488) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £45,410 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 The Open Door Centre? Registered charity number NIC102488 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location County Antrim Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £45,410 Website [www.opendoorcentre.org](http://www.opendoorcentre.org/) ## What does The Open Door Centre do? To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Carrickfergus and the surrounding area in particular (defined by the Borough of Carrickfergus) and the County of Antrim in general without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitant… ## What causes is The Open Door Centre registered for? The advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Open Door Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Open Door Centre 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=the-open-door-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.opendoorcentre.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Open Door Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. The Open Door Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC102488) regulated by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Open Door Centre's charity number? The Open Door Centre's charity number is NIC102488. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC102488? Search NIC102488 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Open Door Centre do? To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Carrickfergus and the surrounding area in particular (defined by the Borough of Carrickfergus) and the County of Antrim in general without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitant… Does The Open Door Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Open Door Centre. 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 Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Open Door Centre? The Open Door Centre's website is http://www.opendoorcentre.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-08-12, 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://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=102488&subId=0).