Open Road uses a supplier called Beacon to manage our supporter records. Beacon recently informed us late July 2026, that an unauthorised third party gained access to their systems and may have copied your data held on their platform. The information we hold about you...
Join us for a special afternoon as we celebrate the end of Open Road’s 35th year of transforming lives across Essex and beyond at the Beautiful Layer Marney Tower. This unique fundraising event will bring together supporters, staff, volunteers, partners and the local community to celebrate 35 years of hope, recovery and resilience.
We are incredibly proud to share that our Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Wright, has been named in the King's Honours List and awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to Charity. It is an honour that belongs not just to Sarah, but to...
When Angie Long lost her 18-year-old son Ryan, she made a promise to him, to keep his name alive, and she would do everything in her power to make sure no other family had to go through what hers has endured.
Our Flourishing Minds fundraising event brought together over 40 guests for an afternoon rooted in community, wellbeing and the restorative power of nature
Alongside Open Road’s many recovery journeys, the SOS Community Bus plays a vital role in reaching people where they are, bringing support directly into the heart of local community and delivering real impact.
Open Road will be hosting the event as a fundraiser connecting mental health and nature in this beautiful setting on the 11th May.
♥ A personal tour of Beth Chatto’s Garden
♥ Cream Tea with Refreshments served
♥ An expert talk on personal well-being
♥ Fabulous Raffle Prizes to be auctioned
This month’s Open Road Podcast is the latest in a series of open and frank discussions with people involved in our charity and harm reduction work, from servivce users to frontline staff, and healthcare professionals.
Open Road is a charity with over 34 years’ experience helping individuals, families, and communities affected by drugs, alcohol, and other challenges
Open Road was commissioned to submit an article to DDN (Drink and Drugs News) about our initiative with Beyond the Box in Colchester.
The Home Office Visits Open Roads SOS bus in Chelmsford
I want to raise money for Open Road’s recovery centre in Southend, as they have completely been there for me in my journey to recovery for addiction.
On 7th September, I’ll be running the Great North Run in memory of my amazing mum, and to raise money for Open Road, a local charity that supports people living with addiction.
we will be completing a 21 mile walk from Southend to Thurrock in an attempt to raise awareness for our Hidden Harm service. Our aim is to raise awareness of Hidden Harm itself, as well as to highlight the support
This recognition is a testament to the dedication, talent, and passion of our people who work every day to support and transform lives across our communities.
