House Of The Open Door
Charity 1183268
http://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/
Overview
Summary
House Of The Open Door appears to be a place-based Christian community whose charitable work extends beyond worship through residential hospitality, formation and outward-facing ministry. Its Cotswolds retreat centre is both a physical asset and a likely organising hub: it convenes individuals and church groups while supporting discipleship, prayer, young-people’s activities and prison ministry. The available evidence suggests a deliberately bounded but potentially connective role, rooted in a clear belief statement and ecumenical community identity.
Operational geography
No operational geography is currently available for this organisation.
Areas of work
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
- Other Defined Groups
How they help
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A residential base underpins a wider ministry model
The retreat centre appears to be more than accommodation: it may provide the setting, income-generating capacity and relational infrastructure through which the community delivers spiritual formation and outreach.
Why it matters
This helps explain how activities that seem separate—retreats, discipleship, prayer and hospitality—may operate as one integrated model centred on a shared place.
Show evidence
“The charity operates a Christian Retreat Centre.”
Source:Organisation“The Retreat House accommodates groups of up to 15 people and the Cottage up to 9 people.”
Source:Organisation“Activities include Discipleship, Young People / Schools, Prayer Retreats and Prison Ministry.”
Source:Organisation
It connects an intentional community with external constituencies
The organisation appears to use community life as a platform for engagement with church groups, young adults, prisoners and people seeking support, rather than serving only its resident members.
Why it matters
Its civic role may therefore lie in creating a bridge between a small faith community and dispersed networks of people and Christian organisations.
Show evidence
“The community hub is in Childswickham, a small village in the Cotswolds.”
Source:Organisation“It serves church groups, prisoners, individuals in need and young people through prayer, hospitality and support.”
Source:Organisation“The Discipleship Course is for young people aged 18 to 30.”
Source:Organisation
Its offer is spiritually open in reach but bounded in participation
The organisation presents hospitality and support to varied visitors, but participation appears to be framed by an explicit evangelical belief statement. This may create clarity and trust for aligned users while limiting accessibility for others.
Why it matters
Understanding this boundary is important when considering referrals, partnerships and which local needs the organisation is positioned to meet.
Show evidence
“The beliefs and teachings are based on the Bible and state that trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation from sin is the only way to be reconciled to God.”
Source:Organisation“Anyone interested in attending events or using facilities is requested to read the belief statement before registering or requesting use.”
Source:Organisation“Its Instagram description identifies it as an ecumenical Christian community and retreat centre.”
Source:Organisation
- Whether retreat accommodation generates income, is subsidised, or is primarily charitable provision.
- The scale, frequency and delivery model of prison ministry, schools work and support for people in need.
- Which churches, prisons, schools or voluntary organisations the charity currently works with.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports or accounts showing income sources, expenditure and activity scale.
- Information on referral routes, partner organisations, beneficiary experiences and safeguarding arrangements.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
The House of the Open Door is based in Worcestershire. Its purpose is to advance the Christian faith in accordance with its Statement of Faith. It operates a Christian Retreat Centre and serves a local and wider community, church groups, prisoners, individuals in need and young people through prayer, hospitality and support.
Charity objects
“TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGHOUT THE UK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH. SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH MAY BE CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES.”