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, first tackling the Yorkshire 3 Peaks and then in 2026 we took on the Cotswolds Ultra Challenge.
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
Autumn 2026
Click the image to read our latest newsletter. This edition includes: - Celebrating 45 years of the Foundation with our Grand Summer Ball - The Partnership pulls together for the Cotswolds Challenge - OWLs roll up their sleeves at historic community hub Plus much more!
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
Spring 2026
Click the image to read our latest newsletter. This edition includes: - Celebrating hitting our £1m fundraising target in 2026 - Openwork heroes Cuba Cycle success - Get involved and fundraise this year in the Cotswold Challenge, Golf Days, Grand Ball and 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
Our grants
People in our network nominate UK registered charities for grants of up to £15,000, with multiple awards made each quarter. 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. The Foundation’s strategic charity partners, currently Young Enterprise and Dementia UK, also each benefit from £150,000 over three years.
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