Open House Rochester
Analysis
Open House Rochester is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Maidstone. It was registered in October 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Open House Rochester reported income of £10k and spending of £6,999, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £6,811 to £10k (+51%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Open House Rochester sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Azaan Foundation UK Limited (£10k), Launchers Evangelistic Ministries International (£10k) and Relief in Need Fund (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
For the public benefit, the relief of those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, in need of a meal and refreshment on a frequent or occasional basis in the Medway area, who choose to attend each Saturday at the Quaker Meeting House in Rochester. We provide food, drinks and an opportunity for social interaction and information in a peaceful, caring and non-judgemental environment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Azaan Foundation UK Limited | London | £10k |
| Launchers Evangelistic Ministries International | Newcross Gate | £10k |
| Relief in Need Fund | Norwich | £10k |
| Friends of Mosdos Sanz of Safad | London | £10k |