GWR runners for Open Up charity

Our charity

Our charity, Open Up, is dedicated to transforming lives. By funding innovative projects and services, Open Up delivers meaningful support where it's needed most. Our charity raises awareness and provides education to foster understanding in our communities. Driven by purpose, here to make a lasting impact.

Open Up

News

A man and woman holding up a box in front of two pull up banners
Carers' Week 2026 - wellbeing boxes launched to support unpaid carers

To mark Carers' Week (8-14 June), our organisation, working with Devon Carers and funded by our charity Open Up, launched 100 wellbeing boxes for unpaid carers across Devon. The initiative reflects t...

Red4Research staff dressed in red photo
Research Team celebrate #Red4Research Day

Our Research Team have all dressed in red to mark #Red4Research Day which takes place today (Friday 19 June). The day aims to get as many people as possible wearing red to demonstrate their support a...

Gabby Dawson
Learning Disability Week 2026: 'Do You See Me?'

Today we mark the start of Learning Disabilities Week and this year’s theme is 'Do You See Me?' - which is about being seen, heard and valued. Gabby Dawson is a Business Support Administrator with t...