OPENING DOORS CIO
Opening Doors CIO is a user led self advocacy organisation run by and for adults with a learning disability. Our main aim is for adults with learning disabilities to be confident people, making their own decisions and controlling their own lives with support from people they can trust. We run self advocacy groups and provide training to people with, and without learning disabilities.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:A) THE PROVISION OF TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES SO THEY HAVE THE NECESSARY SKILLS, CONFIDENCE AND KNOWLEDGE TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS; B) PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE WITHOUT LEARNING DISABILITIES ABOUT THE NEEDS, RIGHTS AND CHALLENGES OF PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES.
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/08/2026)
Trustees
- Rebecca Sian Treherne Championchair
- Carolyn Fowler
- Catharine Anne Huston
- Janet Brandish
- Oliver James Marshall
- Paul Mcgrath
- Rachael Wishart Punt
Common questions
Who funds OPENING DOORS CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OPENING DOORS CIO as a grant recipient include NORWICH CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES, THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORWICH CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES | FY2025 | £11k | Advocacy advisors for people with learning disabilities |
| THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/04/2024 | £20k | Specialist Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/08/2015 | £10k | Replacement of the leaking roof at Opening Doors' premises in Norwich. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/06/2011 | £8k | Work and Social Skills Development Project for People with Learning Difficu |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/05/2010 | £101k | Sessional Outreach Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/10/2009 | £10k | Training Development Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/05/2007 | £10k | Training Group Presentations |