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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.

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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.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,578,530
Latest Expenditure
£4,543,875

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £104,101
Charitable Activities £4,304,271
Other Trading £0
Investments £169,358
Other Income £800

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,535,985
Raising Funds £7,890
Governance £14,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,578,530
£4,543,875£4,535,985£3,050,984£1,138,932135 / 99
2024
£4,372,103
£4,305,197£4,303,542£2,991,329£1,004,296118 / 110
2023
£3,901,695
£3,661,916£3,649,396£2,924,423£949,191113 / 130
2022
£3,299,365
£2,911,091£2,908,837£2,694,859£2,289,729107 / 170
2021
£3,027,957
£2,739,802£2,738,493£2,204,691£1,781,384107 / 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.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 April 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1019915
Charity Number
1019915

Trustees

Nicholas Kenneth Alston Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Caroline Dollery
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Samantha Daliso Bhima
Gillian Burns
Julia Christianne Lawson
Lt Col Edward Rankin
MARTIN MEARS
Michael Zohouri
Nigel South
Victoria Soormally

Also Known As

  • Open Road

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