# OPEN DOFE CENTRES IN WEST SUSSEX

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; 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&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1169592


## Contact

- **Address:** 124 Fairfield Drive, DORKING, Surrey
- **Postcode:** RH4 1JJ
- **Phone:** 01306 741851
- **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&#x27;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&#x27;s Award centre in Horsham.




## 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



## Geography

- **Area of benefit:** LOCAL
- West Sussex





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Ollie Foord** | Chair | June 17, 2025 |
| CATHY CHILDS |  | Oct. 11, 2016 |
| DAVID JAMES HATTON |  | April 26, 2022 |
| KATE ELIZABETH HALL |  | Oct. 11, 2016 |
| Oliver Tullett |  | Jan. 14, 2026 |




