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 woman in an orange t shirt volunteers for an NHS Trust
Volunteers' Week: Where giving meets belonging, volunteering with DPT

Volunteering is about more than just giving time, it is about being part of something meaningful. Across our services, volunteers bring warmth, connection and a human touch that complements everything...

Sharon, volunteer with her Pets as Therapy dog
Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2026

This week (1-7 June), we are proud to celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2026 and recognise the incredible people who give their time, skills and compassion to support others across our services. Volunt...

Rhiannon at the Great West Run 2026
Open Up runners take on Great West Run

A huge congratulations and thank you to the 15 runners who took part in the Exeter Great West Run in support of our charity, Open Up, last Sunday, raising more than £3,500. Despite the warm condition...