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Open Heart Foundation

Registered

Charity no. 109268 Company no. 648375 Date registered. 14/03/2023

Public benefits

The charity trustees believe that our purpose satisfies both elements of the public benefit requirement. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include an enhanced quality of life and sense of wellbeing for individuals living in poverty. These benefits can be demonstrated by successfully delivering humanitarian aid and assistance to

individuals in need. These benefits will be further evidenced by feedback from individuals and partner organisations. There is potential for harm in sending volunteers to dangerous parts of the world. This is mitigated by carrying out risk assessments and having policies in place to protect them and is necessary to achieve our purpose. The charity's beneficiaries are children and families living in any country of the world who have been exposed to poverty. There is no private benefit flowing from this purpose.

What your organisation does

This purpose is carried out by providing grants of money, items and services internationally to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

The charity’s classifications

  • The prevention or relief of poverty
  • The advancement of animal welfare

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Ethnic minorities
  • Older people
  • Physical disabilities
  • Voluntary and community sector

How the charity works

  • Community development
  • General charitable purposes

Charitable purposes

The charity’s objects (‘Objects’) are specifically restricted to the following: The prevention or relief of poverty by providing: grants of money, items and services internationally to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention, abandoned, mistreated or lost by providing grants of money, items and services internationally to individuals and/or charities, or other facilities for the reception, transport, care and treatent of such animals.

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name


  • 3 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Iain, 139 Castle Park, Limavady, BT49 0SP

Trustee board

Trustee
Robert Iain Lee
Alfreda June Lee
Catherine Linda Astbury

Areas of operation

List of regions

  • Internationally
  • Romania
  • Ukraine