Open Door People
Analysis
Open Door People is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in March 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Open Door People reported income of £167k and spending of £131k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £121k to £167k (+37%), an average of +8.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 85%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Open Door People sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Barefoot Opera (£167k), Wantage Silver Band (£167k) and The London Symphony Chorus (£167k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Open Door People trains, supports and mentors young people who are interested in pursuing a career in the arts. Free workshops, private tutoring, theatre trips and travel are all offered to young people.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Barefoot Opera | East Sussex | £167k |
| Wantage Silver Band | Oxfordshire | £167k |
| The London Symphony Chorus | London | £167k |
| The South Square Trust | Orpington | £167k |