Who we are

Open Road is run by a committed group of trustees, staff and volunteers.

We listen to the views of our service users and other partners so that our services meet the needs of those we serve.

Over 70 staff, 20 therapists and 100 volunteers are involved in delivering our services. We are proud of our hard working staff and volunteers who are skilled at working with people affected by drugs and alcohol.

Board of Trustees

  • Anne Carpinteiro, Trustee

    Anne Carpinteiro

    Trustee

  • Arthur Catterall, Trustee

    Arthur Catterall

    Trustee

  • David Barron, Trustee

    David Barron

    Trustee

  • Martin Mears, Trustee & Company Secretary

    Martin Mears

    Trustee & Company Secretary

  • Mary Francis, Trustee

    Mary Francis

    Trustee

  • Robert Smith, Chairman

    Robert Smith

    Chairman

  • Sven Wair, Trustee

    Sven Wair

    Trustee

Senior Management

  • Ann Swan, HR & Training Manager

    Ann Swan

    HR & Training Manager

  • Anna Trudgian, Operations Manager

    Anna Trudgian

    Operations Manager

  • Jim Green, Quality Manager

    Jim Green

    Quality Manager

  • Joni Thompson, Treatment & Performance Manager

    Joni Thompson

    Treatment & Performance Manager

  • Martin Smart, Finance & Facilities Manager

    Martin Smart

    Finance & Facilities Manager

  • Sarah Wright, Chief Executive

    Sarah Wright

    Chief Executive

Service Managers

  • Ali Firth, West Essex Manager

    Ali Firth

    West Essex Manager

  • Ali Perrott, Volunteer & Recovery Manager

    Ali Perrott

    Volunteer & Recovery Manager

  • Michele James, North & Mid Essex Manager

    Michele James

    North & Mid Essex Manager

  • Richard Bergson, Suffolk Manager

    Richard Bergson

    Suffolk Manager

  • Steve Wood, South Essex Manager

    Steve Wood

    South Essex Manager

  • Wayne Powell, SOS Bus Co-ordinator

    Wayne Powell

    SOS Bus Co-ordinator

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  • Strategic Plan

    Download our latest business plan to read about our vision and priorities for 2011 - 2016.

  • Annual Review

    We produce an annual review setting out our activities, achievements and impact in the past year.