01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050437
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- IV3 5PF
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The trust operates a Christian bookshop in Inverness. The shop has a coffee station and provides a safe place where there are always volunteers on hand to share and discuss the Christian faith with enquirers.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of religion
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisations main purpose is to advance the Christian faith as set out in the Statement of Faith contained in the Schedule hereto by: - the provision of a safe place where people can learn and experience the values of the Christian faith. the provision of access to help and support for people with spiritual and emotional needs. the provision of assistance to anyone who is lonely, has suffered bereavement, or has mental health, relationship or other life controlling challenges. the provision of information and teaching to anyone who wants to learn about Christianity. and offering prayer for or with anyone who seeks prayer. The organisation has a secondary purpose to advance the prevention or relief of poverty and the relief of those in need by making donations to charities who actively fulfill these purposes.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | £16,967 | £8,388 | 0 | 5 June 2026 |
| 30 September 2024 | £15,416 | £8,858 | 0 | 3 June 2025 |
| 30 September 2023 | £16,297 | £4,250 | 0 | 25 June 2024 |
| 30 September 2022 | £5,944 | £840 | 0 | 17 June 2023 |
| 30 September 2021 | £3,570 | £216 | 0 | 28 June 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 34 Ballifeary Road , Inverness
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.theopendoorproject.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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