Open Road Visions
Also known as: Open Road
Open Road exists in order to reduce the harmful impact of drugs and alcohol on users, their families, partners and society. We also support young people and vulnerable adults in police custody, to ensure that their welfare is respected. Open Road values and respects the diversity of all and is committed to ensuring we fully represent the people we serve.
Activities & Mission
Open Road exists in order to reduce the harmful impact of drugs and alcohol on users, their families, partners and society. We also support young people and vulnerable adults in police custody, to ensure that their welfare is respected. Open Road values and respects the diversity of all and is committed to ensuring we fully represent the people we serve.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 70% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,578,530 | £4,543,875 | £4,535,985 | £3,050,984 | £1,138,932 | 135 / 99 |
| 2024 | £4,372,103 | £4,305,197 | £4,303,542 | £2,991,329 | £1,004,296 | 118 / 110 |
| 2023 | £3,901,695 | £3,661,916 | £3,649,396 | £2,924,423 | £949,191 | 113 / 130 |
| 2022 | £3,299,365 | £2,911,091 | £2,908,837 | £2,694,859 | £2,289,729 | 107 / 170 |
| 2021 | £3,027,957 | £2,739,802 | £2,738,493 | £2,204,691 | £1,781,384 | 107 / 150 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Open Road Visions
What does Open Road Visions do?
Open Road exists in order to reduce the harmful impact of drugs and alcohol on users, their families, partners and society. We also support young people and vulnerable adults in police custody, to ensure that their welfare is respected. Open Road values and respects the diversity of all and is committed to ensuring we fully represent the people we serve.
How much income did Open Road Visions report in 2025?
Open Road Visions reported total income of £4.58m and reported expenditure of £4.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Open Road Visions?
Open Road Visions has a program ratio of 99.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Open Road Visions registered as a charity?
Open Road Visions was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 April 1993 as charity number 1019915. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Open Road Visions?
Open Road Visions is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicholas Kenneth Alston. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Open Road Visions operate?
Open Road Visions operates across 2 areas: Essex and Medway.
Is Open Road Visions a registered charity?
Yes — Open Road Visions is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1019915.
Details
12 North Hill
Colchester
CO1 1DZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated