Open Country began in 1990 as a temporary project managed by: The Countryside Commission, Harrogate Borough Council, North Yorkshire Social Services, Harrogate Health Authority and the Fieldfare Trust and funded by Powergen, Yorkshire Field Studies Trust and Mencap. Since then Open Country has developed into a small charity with huge aims! On an average week we run up to fifteen countryside activities, catering for a range of abilities. Over the years we have been recognised by many awards including the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2006.