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Our charity

Our charity, Open Up, is dedicated to transforming lives. We champion mental health, learning disabilities and neurodiversity across Devon and beyond. By funding innovative projects and services, we deliver meaningful support where it's needed most. We also raise awareness and provide education to foster understanding in our communities. Driven by purpose, Open Up is here to make a lasting impact.

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News

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National Apprenticeship Week Spotlight: Philip’s route into nursing

Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (9 - 15 February), we spoke with Philip Batten, Community Learning Disability Nurse, who completed the Nurse Degree Apprenticeship in September 2025. Why did you...

New mood disorder research clinic opens to support people across Devon

We're pleased to share that our new research clinic for people with mood disorders is now open and supporting people across Devon. The RISE (Research and Innovation Supporting Evidence based practice...

DPT charity Open Up funds creative object handling sessions to support wellbeing

Open Up, our dedicated charity, is proud to have funded a series of creative object-handling sessions designed to support wellbeing, connection and reflection for older people with mental health needs...