Open Hand Open Space Limited
Analysis
Open Hand Open Space Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in November 2021, 5 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 company (Companies House number 13114792). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Open Hand Open Space Limited reported income of £13k and spending of £9,819, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2025, income fell from £16k to £13k (-14%), an average of -5.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 67% 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 Hand Open Space Limited sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Clandestine Theatre (£13k), Darlington Music Society (£13k) and The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We operate an art gallery to advance the arts for the public benefit through the promotion of contemporary art, especially visual art. Our activities enable public education in the understanding, appreciation, production and practice of contemporary art.We also provide studio and workshop facilities and advice for contemporary artists who cannot afford to rent space at market rates.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Clandestine Theatre | Bristol | £13k |
| Darlington Music Society | Darlington | £13k |
| The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library | London | £13k |
| Godmersham Park Heritage Centre for the Parishes of Godmersham and Crundale Limited | Canterbury | £13k |