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

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Wellbeing box for carers
Carers’ Week 2026 – Building a carer friendly community across our organisation

'Building Carer Friendly Communities' is the theme of this year’s Carers’ Week (8-14 June). A carer friendly community values carers and offers practical support by identifying them, listening, and re...

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...