Open Dofe Centres in West Sussex
Analysis
Open Dofe Centres in West Sussex is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in October 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information, acts as an umbrella or resource body and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Open Dofe Centres in West Sussex reported income of £17k and spending of £18k, spending 105% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £10k to £17k (+66%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 88%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Open Dofe Centres in West Sussex sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Al-Ihsaan Islamic Association (£17k), Long Crendon Village Association (£17k) and 1st Kirkbymoorside Scout Group (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Open DofE Centres in West Sussex operates an open-access Duke of Edinburgh's Award centre in Horsham.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Ihsaan Islamic Association | Birmingham | £17k |
| Long Crendon Village Association | Bucks | £17k |
| 1st Kirkbymoorside Scout Group | North Yorkshire | £17k |
| Bristol Tamil Sangam | Avon | £17k |