Open Minds provide social activities in Nottingham and the east midlands for people with disabilities Open Minds exists to support vulnerable disabled people living in Nottingham and the east midlands We aim to work alongside agencies that provide direct services like food and shelter enabling us to provide indirect services like meetings, workshops and lifelong learning events Our organisation has been run by disabled people since it began and many of those involved started as members Our membership and volunteer base has over the years developed as our profile has changed