The Open College Network South East Region Limited
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- to promote and widen participation in education and training, particularly by those adults who have previously been excluded from educational opportunities- to improve the quality and flexibility of educational provision for the public benefit, primarily for those people who have previously been excluded from educational opportunities- to improve access to learning opportunities
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Open College Network South East Region Limited with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - more than 80% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK SOUTH EAST REGION LIMITED is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK SOUTH EAST REGION LIMITED is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK SOUTH EAST REGION LIMITED is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
6 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Trustpilot
As a company regulated by Ofqual the service provided is worryingly bad.The examination package has clearly not been tested (or perhaps not recently); you need a login and more than one passwords to access the exam but are not allowed to have the email that provides these open.Logging out/completing the exam is also fraught with issues as if you submit, click "final" and then stop screen sharing you will fail. You must close another tab then click another button but this is never explained.Ignoring the poor design in many ways the bigger issues is that cheating would be so easy. (The recommended scrap of paper to access the passwords, notes around the screen, etc - an endless list of possibilities.) A "pass" is just as likely to represent success navigating the IT system than understanding or ability.My company's experience is poor and if possible I would recommend other platforms. Ofqual should review this immediately.
How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 6 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Open College Network South East Region Limited
The Open College Network South East Region Limited is a registered education nonprofit based in Surrey, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 1 community review with an average rating of 1.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.2/5 based on 1 review.
Based on official filings, The Open College Network South East Region Limited has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
- to promote and widen participation in education and training, particularly by those adults who have previously been excluded from educational opportunities- to improve the quality and flexibility of educational provision for the public benefit, primarily for those people who have previously been excluded from educational opportunities- to improve access to learning opportunities The Open College Network South East Region Limited is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2006.
The Open College Network South East Region Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
The Open College Network South East Region Limited's registered charity number is 1114460. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Open College Network South East Region Limited is located in Surrey, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
The Open College Network South East Region Limited is based in Surrey in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Open College Network South East Region Limited
- What is The Open College Network South East Region Limited?
- The Open College Network South East Region Limited is a education charitable company based in Surrey, United Kingdom. - to promote and widen participation in education and training, particularly by those adults who have previously been excluded from educational opportunities- to improve the quality and flexibility of educational provision for the public benefit, primarily for those people who have previously been excluded from educational opportunities- to improve access to learning opportunities
- When was The Open College Network South East Region Limited founded?
- The Open College Network South East Region Limited was founded in 2006.
- Where is The Open College Network South East Region Limited located?
- Headquartered in Surrey, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Open College Network South East Region Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £2 million. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Open College Network South East Region Limited trustworthy?
- The Open College Network South East Region Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Open College Network South East Region Limited's website?
- https://www.laser-awards.org.uk
- Are donations to The Open College Network South East Region Limited tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.