OPEN DOORS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST — Charity Commission profile

01 Identity

Registration and reporting

Registration status: Registered
Reporting status: Submission Received
Charity type: Other
Registered: 30 March 2012
Removed: Not supplied
Financial period: 2 October 2024 – 1 October 2025
Latest income: £36,970
Latest expenditure: £30,034
Gift Aid: No
Owns or uses land: Yes
In administration: No
Insolvent: No
CIO: No

Public contact address: 26 HILLCROFT, DUNSTABLE, LU6 1AQ

Website recorded by the regulator: www.opendoorstrust.org (displayed as text)

02 Activities

What the charity does

the prevention or relief of poverty (or financial hardship) within the UK and in Africa the relief of unemployment for the public benefit in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment within the UK and in Africa and the establishment of social enterprises the advancement of education in the UK or Africa in such ways as the charity trustees think fit,

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Charity Annual Return History

Fin Period Start Date: 2 October 2024
Fin Period End Date: 1 October 2025
Ar Cycle Reference: AR25
Reporting Due Date: 1 August 2026
Date Annual Return Received: 5 January 2026
Date Accounts Received: 5 January 2026
Total Gross Income: £36,970
Total Gross Expenditure: £30,034

Fin Period Start Date: 2 October 2023
Fin Period End Date: 1 October 2024
Ar Cycle Reference: AR24
Reporting Due Date: 1 August 2025
Date Annual Return Received: 17 March 2025
Total Gross Income: £21,550
Total Gross Expenditure: £19,129

Fin Period Start Date: 2 October 2022
Fin Period End Date: 1 October 2023
Ar Cycle Reference: AR23
Reporting Due Date: 1 August 2024
Date Annual Return Received: 19 June 2024
Date Accounts Received: 19 June 2024
Total Gross Income: £26,000
Total Gross Expenditure: £25,260

Fin Period Start Date: 2 October 2021
Fin Period End Date: 1 October 2022
Ar Cycle Reference: AR22
Reporting Due Date: 1 August 2023
Date Annual Return Received: 28 November 2022
Date Accounts Received: 28 November 2022
Total Gross Income: £39,450
Total Gross Expenditure: £35,745

Fin Period Start Date: 2 October 2020
Fin Period End Date: 1 October 2021
Ar Cycle Reference: AR21
Reporting Due Date: 1 August 2022
Date Annual Return Received: 22 November 2021
Date Accounts Received: 22 November 2021
Total Gross Income: £30,000
Total Gross Expenditure: £28,730

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Charity Annual Return Parta

Latest Fin Period Submitted Ind: Yes
Fin Period Order Number: 1
Ar Cycle Reference: AR25
Fin Period Start Date: 2 October 2024
Fin Period End Date: 1 October 2025
Ar Due Date: 1 August 2026
Ar Received Date: 5 January 2026
Total Gross Income: £36,970
Total Gross Expenditure: £30,034
Grant Making Is Main Activity: No
Count Govt Contracts: 5970
Count Govt Grants: £5,970
Income From Government Contracts: 5970
Income From Government Grants: £5,970
Charity Has Trading Subsidiary: No
Does Trustee Receive Any Benefit: No
Trustee Payments Acting As Trustee: No
Trustee Receives Payments Services: No
Trustee Receives Other Benefit: No
Trustee Resigned Employment: No
Employees Salary Over 60k: No
Count Volunteers: 2

Latest Fin Period Submitted Ind: No
Fin Period Order Number: 2
Ar Cycle Reference: AR24
Fin Period Start Date: 2 October 2023
Fin Period End Date: 1 October 2024
Ar Due Date: 1 August 2025
Ar Received Date: 17 March 2025
Total Gross Income: £21,550
Total Gross Expenditure: £19,129
Grant Making Is Main Activity: No
Count Govt Contracts: 0
Count Govt Grants: £500
Income From Government Grants: £500
Charity Has Trading Subsidiary: No
Does Trustee Receive Any Benefit: No
Trustee Payments Acting As Trustee: No
Trustee Receives Payments Services: No
Trustee Receives Other Benefit: No
Trustee Resigned Employment: No
Employees Salary Over 60k: No
Count Volunteers: 2

Latest Fin Period Submitted Ind: No
Fin Period Order Number: 3
Ar Cycle Reference: AR23
Fin Period Start Date: 2 October 2022
Fin Period End Date: 1 October 2023
Ar Due Date: 1 August 2024
Ar Received Date: 19 June 2024
Total Gross Income: £26,000
Total Gross Expenditure: £25,260
Grant Making Is Main Activity: No
Count Govt Contracts: 0
Count Govt Grants: £1
Income From Government Grants: £4,000
Charity Has Trading Subsidiary: No
Does Trustee Receive Any Benefit: No
Trustee Payments Acting As Trustee: No
Trustee Receives Payments Services: No
Trustee Receives Other Benefit: No
Trustee Resigned Employment: No
Employees Salary Over 60k: No
Count Volunteers: 2

Latest Fin Period Submitted Ind: No
Fin Period Order Number: 4
Ar Cycle Reference: AR22
Fin Period Start Date: 2 October 2021
Fin Period End Date: 1 October 2022
Ar Due Date: 1 August 2023
Ar Received Date: 28 November 2022
Total Gross Income: £39,450
Total Gross Expenditure: £35,745
Charity Raises Funds From Public: Yes
Charity Professional Fundraiser: No
Charity Commercial Participator: No
Charity Receives Govt Funding Contracts: No
Charity Receives Govt Funding Grants: Yes
Count Govt Grants: £2
Income From Government Grants: £3,000
Charity Has Trading Subsidiary: No
Does Trustee Receive Any Benefit: No
Trustee Resigned Employment: No
Employees Salary Over 60k: No
Count Volunteers: 3

Latest Fin Period Submitted Ind: No
Fin Period Order Number: 5
Ar Cycle Reference: AR21
Fin Period Start Date: 2 October 2020
Fin Period End Date: 1 October 2021
Ar Due Date: 1 August 2022
Ar Received Date: 22 November 2021
Total Gross Income: £30,000
Total Gross Expenditure: £28,730
Charity Raises Funds From Public: No
Charity Receives Govt Funding Contracts: No
Charity Receives Govt Funding Grants: Yes
Count Govt Grants: £25,000
Income From Government Grants: £25,000
Charity Has Trading Subsidiary: No
Does Trustee Receive Any Benefit: No
Trustee Resigned Employment: No
Employees Salary Over 60k: No
Count Volunteers: 3

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Charity Area Of Operation

Geographic Area Type: Country
Geographic Area Description: The Gambia
Parent Geographic Area Type: Continent
Parent Geographic Area Description: Africa
Welsh Ind: No

Geographic Area Type: Country
Geographic Area Description: Nigeria
Parent Geographic Area Type: Continent
Parent Geographic Area Description: Africa
Welsh Ind: No

Geographic Area Type: Local Authority
Geographic Area Description: Bedford
Welsh Ind: No

Geographic Area Type: Country
Geographic Area Description: Ghana
Parent Geographic Area Type: Continent
Parent Geographic Area Description: Africa
Welsh Ind: No

Geographic Area Type: Local Authority
Geographic Area Description: Central Bedfordshire
Welsh Ind: No

Geographic Area Type: Local Authority
Geographic Area Description: Luton
Welsh Ind: No

Geographic Area Type: Country
Geographic Area Description: Uganda
Parent Geographic Area Type: Continent
Parent Geographic Area Description: Africa
Welsh Ind: No

06 Official extract

Charity Classification

Classification Code: 203
Classification Type: Who
Classification Description: People With Disabilities

Classification Code: 115
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity

Classification Code: 305
Classification Type: How
Classification Description: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space

Classification Code: 303
Classification Type: How
Classification Description: Provides Other Finance

Classification Code: 107
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: Accommodation/housing

Classification Code: 116
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: Recreation

Classification Code: 308
Classification Type: How
Classification Description: Sponsors Or Undertakes Research

Classification Code: 309
Classification Type: How
Classification Description: Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body

Classification Code: 307
Classification Type: How
Classification Description: Provides Advocacy/advice/information

Classification Code: 109
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: Arts/culture/heritage/science

Classification Code: 201
Classification Type: Who
Classification Description: Children/young People

Classification Code: 310
Classification Type: How
Classification Description: Other Charitable Activities

Classification Code: 103
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Classification Code: 205
Classification Type: Who
Classification Description: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Classification Code: 102
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: Education/training

Classification Code: 113
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: Economic/community Development/employment

Classification Code: 204
Classification Type: Who
Classification Description: People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

Classification Code: 101
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: General Charitable Purposes

Classification Code: 202
Classification Type: Who
Classification Description: Elderly/old People

Classification Code: 306
Classification Type: How
Classification Description: Provides Services

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07 Official extract

Charity Event History

Charity Name: OPEN DOORS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Charity Event Order: 1
Event Type: Standard registration
Date Of Event: 2012-03-30T00:00:00

08 Official extract

Charity Governing Document

Governing Document Description: CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 20/06/2011AS AMENDED ON 16/02/2012
Charitable Objects: THE CHARITY’S OBJECTS (THE OBJECTS) ARE:1. THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY (OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP) WITHIN THE UK AND IN AFRICA IN PARTICULAR BY:I. PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTHCARE PROJECTS AND ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPORT DESIGNED TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO GENERATE A SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND BE SELF-SUFFICIENT.; INCLUDING MATERIAL ASSISTANCE;II. UNDERTAKING RESEARCH INTO FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO POVERTY, (OR SOCIAL INJUSTICE) OR COLLABORATING WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY2. THE RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN SUCH WAYS AS MAY BE THOUGHT FIT, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT BOTH WITHIN THE UK AND IN AFRICA BY THE PROVISION OF ADVICE AND TRAINING TO UNEMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT, SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SOCIAL (CO-OPERATIVE) ENTERPRISES AND THE PROVISION OF CV WRITING, JOB SEARCH AND JOB CLUB FACILITIES FOR THEM.3. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF PEOPLE WHO WANT TO DEVELOP THEMSELVES IN THE UK OR AFRICA IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BY:I. ASSISTING THEM FOR ANY VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, TRADE OR PROFESSION; II. CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING IN SUBJECTS OF EDUCATIONAL VALUE OR ORGANIZING SEMINARS, CONFERENCES; III. PROMOTING SOCIAL RESEARCH FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC INTERESTS TO ADVANCE EDUCATION.4. TO FURTHER SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE IN LAW AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.

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Charity Policy

Policy Name: Volunteer management

Policy Name: Social media policy and procedures

Policy Name: Safeguarding policy and procedures

Policy Name: Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries

Policy Name: Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures

Policy Name: Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures

Policy Name: Complaints policy and procedures

Policy Name: Bullying and harassment policy and procedures

Policy Name: Trustee expenses policy and procedures

Policy Name: Financial reserves policy and procedures

Policy Name: Conflicting interests

Policy Name: Serious incident reporting policy and procedures

Policy Name: Investment

Policy Name: Investing charity funds policy and procedures

Policy Name: Complaints handling

Policy Name: Internal risk management policy and procedures

Policy Name: Paying staff

Policy Name: Risk management

Policy Name: Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures