OPEN was established in 2005 to provide opportunities for young people in Norfolk, including those who are most disadvantaged, with the longer term aim of making a positive difference to their lives. The charity, based in the heart of Norwich, is located in a Grade II listed, multi-purpose venue which provides live music, venue hire for conferences, meetings and events as well as being home to a cafe, climbing wall, dance studio, gym and CLOSED secure storage. The profit from all commercial activities enables the charity to offer a diverse range of different activities, most of which are free to attend, for young people aged 7 – 25. OPEN’s aims are to provide diverse and innovative ways to engage young people with focus on four key areas: participation, learning, employability and progression. All four underpin the way in which we engage with young people.

3. . . . employability &
progression
Participation &
learning. . .

4. Shahan
Shahan came to OPEN 7 yrs ago. He liked sports, but was
scared of heights. When he met Dan, OPEN's climbing
instructor who Shahan says 'was an inspiration', he was
motivated to push himself, and is now a volunteer
instructor on many of the courses, teaching young people
and adults of all abilities the sport he has grown to love.
Without OPEN, Shahan says he 'wouldn't know himself as
well’.
What our young people say
about OPEN…

5. Paige George, Cozens Hardy Solicitors
I’m excited to become OPEN’s first business ambassador,
I’m looking forward to making a difference and helping
the younger generation, who feel as though life isn’t going
their way, realise that there is someone who cares and has
walked a similar path and managed to achieve their goals.
OPEN welcomes a new
Ambassador…

7. Our OPEN U.S.P
“every time an event is booked it makes a
positive difference to the lives
of young people”

8. OPEN Drop-In

9. OPEN Outreach
& Enrichment

10. A compelling story . . .

11. Angela Brett
Development Manager
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