Open Ears
Analysis
Open Ears is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in February 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and religious activities, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Open Ears reported income of £216k and spending of £21k, leaving 90% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £4,851 to £216k (+4361%), an average of +158% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 2542%. Over the whole period it spent 33% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Open Ears sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ferriers Barn Limited (£216k), Ipswich and Suffolk Council for Racial Equality (£216k) and Tracks Autism (£216k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
provide training/demonstrations to church leaders/church groups to highlight the needs of those with impaired hearing & offer advice on suitable equipment, e.g. loop systems;provide pastoral support to those in need;provide publications/information;organise fellowship/bible teaching events;
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ferriers Barn Limited | Bures | £216k |
| Ipswich and Suffolk Council for Racial Equality | Ipswich | £216k |
| Tracks Autism | Hertfordshire | £216k |
| We Care Foundation | London | £216k |