We support meaningful charity projects that change lives
The Openwork Foundation is a registered UK charity which funds charity projects across the UK and overseas that support vulnerable people who are facing difficult circumstances. Our colleagues and partner firms help us to raise funds and choose the charities we support.
About us


Our mission
We unite through innovative, impactful volunteering and
fundraising activities to raise money, provide grants and support meaningful charity projects that change lives.
Our strength comes from our network of supporters from the Openwork Partnership, 2plan, Omnis and Owl Financial.








Our story
Over 45 years, the Openwork Foundation has been at the heart of the Openwork Partnership, bringing together people across the network to support vital charities.
In that time £24 million has been raised and donated to charities, making a real difference to the lives of over 770,000 people facing difficult circumstances.

The Openwork Partnership's support
The support of The Openwork Partnership is what makes us different. All funds raised for the Foundation, plus
gift aid, are uplifted by 50% by the Openwork Partnership
which means that donations and fundraising can do so much more for causes that really matter
We encourage engagement with the whole community, making it easier for everyone to participate in charitable giving and support vital initiatives through fundraising and volunteering.
Our fundraising
Fundraising for the Foundation has always brought people from across the network together. The overseas cycle rides have become legendary and in 2025 we introduced a mass walking challenge, tackling the Yorkshire 3 Peaks. This year we would love as many people as possible to join us to tackle one of our 2026 challenges.
Individuals and teams from across the Partnership, along with friends and families, take on challenges and organise events throughout the year to support our work. From marathons and swims to balls and quiz nights, people find so many different ways to support our mission.
See more about our upcoming Foundation fundraising events here.
Our impact
Together, we have raised significant funds to support numerous initiatives focused on helping those in need across the UK.
Our current grant programmes support a wide variety of charities which work with vulnerable people. Examples include hospices, air ambulances and disability and health-related charities, as well as services supporting people experiencing homelessness, addiction and abuse.
Our two strategic charity partners, currently Dementia UK and Young Enterprise, benefit from £150,000 each over three years, from 2024-2026, and nominated charities can benefit from individual grants between £500 and £15,000 to support capital projects and core running costs.
In 2025, we donated over £760,000 to 110 charities nominated by people from across the Partnership, benefiting over 70,000 people.
70000+
Lives changed in 2025
110
Grants awarded in 2025
£23.7m
Donated since we were founded
£762K
Donated in grants in 2025
Our latest news
Newsletter
Summer 2026
Click the image to read our latest newsletter. This edition includes: - Our 2025 Impact Report is now available to view online - Celebrating the success of the High Rollers Ball in Belfast - Colleagues volunteer with WellChild to transform the garden of a child with complex needs Plus much more!
Newsletter
Winter 2025
Click the image to read our latest newsletter. This edition includes: - Our Yorkshire Hiking Challenge in September - ELT Volunteering project with WellChild transforming Oscar's Garden - Fantastic fundraising activities from Cycling the South Downs, Running the London Marathon to Swimming Lake Windermere - Foundation Golf days across the UK
Fundraising
Yorkshire 3 Peaks
Watch as Openwork heroes tackle tough conditions (click image). In what became the biggest ‘Fit for the Foundation’ challenge of 2025, 80 intrepid trekkers from Openwork, Omnis, Owl and 2plan, journeyed to the Yorkshire Dales to take on the iconic Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge. A trek that tested not only their physical endurance but their grit and determination in the face of truly unforgiving weather. As daylight crept in, the first walkers set off at 6:30am, head torches glowing through thick cloud and steady rain. Despite an amber weather warning, spirits were high and the commitment to the cause unwavering. The paths quickly turned to streams, and before long participants were soaked, but they pushed on, undeterred. The trek was a true test of resilience. With visibility low and the terrain slippery, every step was a challenge. But our teams pressed on, supporting each other along the way. There were moments of magic too; a brief break in the cloud revealed stunning views of the Ribblehead Viaduct and a cascading waterfall, offering a much-needed morale boost, but it wasn’t long before the mist rolled back in. A heartfelt thank you goes to the Charity Challenge team, whose expert guides were instrumental in keeping our teams safe and motivated. Their knowledge of the terrain and calm leadership were invaluable, especially in such demanding conditions. This trek was a true triumph of teamwork, perseverance, and passion. We are in awe of every single participant who took on the challenge and pushed through the wind, rain, and exhaustion to support the Foundation. 🎥 Watch our video capturing the realities of the challenge, the teams’ efforts and the incredible sense of achievement that followed. It’s a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish together—even when the skies are against us. So far their fantastic efforts have raised an incredible £37,000, including the Openwork Partnership's 50% uplift, and you can still show your support for the team here. As Matt Carter, from the Business School commented "An absolutely incredible effort today for everyone in the most challenging circumstances. The team spirit and support for one another has been out of this world!”
Newsletter
Autumn 2025
Click the image to read our latest newsletter. This edition includes: - Our Yorkshire Hiking Challenge in September - ELT Volunteering project with WellChild transforming Oscar's Garden - Fantastic fundraising activities from Cycling the South Downs, Running the London Marathon to Swimming Lake Windermere - Foundation Golf days across the UK

Fundraising
National 3 Peaks Challenge
Our team successfully completed the National Three Peaks Challenge on what was the hottest weekend of the year to date! They began their ascent of Ben Nevis at 6:30 AM on Saturday, pushed through the night to conquer Scafell Pike, and summited Yr Wyddfa as the sun rose on Sunday morning, reaching the peak at 5:50 AM. So far, they've raised over £9,000 for The Openwork Foundation.
Our grants
The Foundation’s strategic charity partners, Young Enterprise and Dementia UK, each benefit from £150,000 over three years. In addition, multiple grants of up to £15,000 are made each quarter to charities nominated by people in our network. Examples of beneficiaries include organisations who work with children and adults with physical and mental disabilities or specific health conditions, hospices, air ambulances and services supporting people who have experienced homelessness and abuse.
A sponsored grant recently helped fund much needed eye clinics in Ghana.
Precious Sight
The propositions team set out on a 100 mile walk, raising funds in memory of a much loved colleague and friend.
Prospect Hospice
Our ELT team volunteered their time to transform the garden to make it accessible and fun.
Oscar's Garden with WellChild
A recent grant funded a life-saving high-tech CPR device for the air ambulance team.
Wiltshire + Bath Air Ambulance
Over 18 years we have helped fund camps which bring mischief and magic to children with health challenges and disabilities.
Over The Wall Camp






