# OPEN DOFE CENTRES IN WEST SUSSEX

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1169592
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Oct. 11, 2016
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1169592


## Contact

- **Address:** 124 Fairfield Drive, DORKING, Surrey
- **Postcode:** RH4 1JJ
- **Phone:** 01306741851
- **Email:** info@opendofe.org
- **Website:** www.opendofe.org



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL WELFARE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN WEST SUSSEX BY:- PROVIDING THEM WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ACHIEVE THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD, REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUND OR CIRCUMSTANCES; - GUIDING AND SUPPORTING THEM WITH ALL SECTIONS OF THE AWARD; - PREPARING THEM FOR THE EXPEDITION SECTION OF THE AWARD THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVENTUROUS TRAINING; AND BY- FACILITATING AFFORDABLE AND HIGH QUALITY PRACTICE AND ASSESSED EXPEDITIONS.

**Activities:** Open DofE Centres in West Sussex operates an open-access Duke of Edinburgh's Award centre in Horsham.

**Area of benefit:** LOCAL




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- West Sussex



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £14329 | £11432 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2023 | £15893 | £13189 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | £19015 | £14858 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2021 | £10091 | £11281 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2020 | £7020 | £11650 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Ollie Foord** (Chair) — appointed June 17, 2025
- CATHY CHILDS — appointed Oct. 11, 2016
- DAVID JAMES HATTON — appointed Sept. 28, 2018
- KATE ELIZABETH HALL — appointed Oct. 11, 2016
- Oliver Tullett — appointed Jan. 14, 2026