Open Door Locksmiths Ltd
MLSA (Master Locksmiths Association Scotland) member committed to ethical pricing. Published all rates openly. Free security assessments for social housing tenants. Living Wage accredited. Partners with Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council.
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Why Open Door Locksmiths Ltd scores 74/100
| Pillar | Evidence | Source | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
assignmentGovernance | Legal structure: Ltd. Mission statement verified. Companies House filing reviewed. | Companies House · B-Corp | 7.2 |
ecoCommunity | £4,500 donated in FY2024 (1.3% of profit). Verified via Charity Commission. | Charity Commission | 7.8 |
paymentsTax | Effective UK corporation tax rate: 19.2% (vs 19% statutory norm). HMRC records show no adverse findings. | HMRC · Fair Tax Mark | 7.0 |
groupsEmployment | Minimum wage paid: £13/hr. Zero-hours: 0%. Gender pay gap: 10.8%. 0 tribunal losses in 5 years. | LWF · DWP · Tribunals | 8.2 |
campaignCause | Assessed from public advocacy record, employee volunteering policy (2 days/yr), and cause promotion activities. | Third Party Auditors | 7.0 |
Open Door Locksmiths Ltd
Open Door was founded in Edinburgh in 2013 by locksmith Sandra MacPherson. Having encountered the predatory pricing that plagued the industry — particularly targeting elderly and vulnerable people locked out at night — Sandra built a business with transparent rates as its core commitment.