We are thrilled to announce that Open Road has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards in recognition of our tireless work supporting individuals and communities affected by addiction, health inequalities, and social disadvantage.
News & Events
Strategic Plan for 2025–2030
Message from our Chief Executive, Sarah Wright
As we look ahead to celebrating 35 years of Open Road in November 2025, I’m proud to introduce our new Strategic Plan for 2025–2030 – which outlines our vision for the future of Open Road and the communities we serve.
Open Road’s latest fundraising event with Neil Coyle MP on Thursday 22 May
Open Road’s latest fundraising event with Neil Coyle MP on Thursday 22 May
Open Road Annual Awards 2025
Open Road held its Annual Awards & Recognition Event recently at Colchester Rugby Club
Open Road is looking to add to our Board of Trustees
Open Road is looking to add to our Board of Trustees
OPEN ROAD & THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY WIN ALCOHOL SERVICES CONTRACT IN ESSEX
Open Road, the Colchester-based charity which offers services and support for individuals and families with addiction issues
Open Road Vange Launches Tik Tok
Open Road Vange Launches Tik Tok
Open Road receive a generous donation of laptops and desktop’s from Harwich Haven Authority
Open Road IT Manager Jeff Keating and CEO Sarah Wright were delighted to meet with HHA colleagues on the SOS bus in Harwich on Monday 20th January to receive a very generous donation of laptops and desktop computers for the use on our SOS buses and for our clients in our local centres.
Flourishing Minds Fund Raiser
An Open Road fundraising event at the Beth Chatto’s garden
Open Road are Charity Heroes Finalists
We were thrilled to attend Benefact Group’s Charity Heroes award event in November at the Tower of London as a finalist in the Community Initiative category,
A thank you to Look East for collaborating with us on this crucial message
Open Road was approached by BBC Essex to contribute to an article focused on synthetic opioids. With the valuable support of the Colchester team, we helped raise awareness about the dangers of synthetic opioids, shared critical harm minimisation advice, and highlighted how individuals can access life-saving Naloxone.
Open Road Evaluation Report 2024
A comprehensive evaluation of Open Road has been carried out by Charlotte Fitzgerald MBA, BA (Hons), an experienced senior manager in local government and a consultant in health & social care. We’re delighted with her report and will act on its findings and recommendations. Here are some highlights:
Open Road’s Charity Ball raises over £10k!
Open Road, the Colchester-based charity that supports individuals and families with addiction issues, held its grand Charity Ball
Open Road’s Christmas Fundraiser
a wonderful recital of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ performed by Dr Anthony Roberts with musical accompaniment
Open Road Thurrock Young Person Service
Open Road in partnership with Forward Trust are providing Young Peoples substance misuse services in Thurrock