Our 25 & Counting celebration year is half way through! It’s been a great 6 months so far, and we’re really excited that 41 ‘partners’ have already signed up to Stand Up & Be Counted with us at The Door –
The State We’re In
We face an uncertain future. Events over the past few weeks have demonstrated how unstable foundations can be, and that what many rely on can turn out to be insecure. As a youthwork charity, the implications of the Brexit vote,
Shona’s Story
In May one of our Mentors took part in a sponsored bike ride raising funds for The Door, here is her Fundraising Story: “This whole event came about with the feeling of impending doom that I was heading towards 50!
Support Groups – For Parents
Though it is widely known that here at The Door we provide expert and world class youth support to young people in the Stroud District, it is perhaps less well known that we also provide much needed support for parents
Do you have retail experience?
Tranzform is looking for new volunteers to join our team. We are especially looking for volunteers to work on our cash desk to provide excellent customer service to the shoppers of Stroud. Previous retail experience would be an advantage but
Revision Session Success
It was once said by Albert Einstein that “I never teach my pupils, I only provide the conditions in which they can learn”. We are currently at that stage of the year in which Year 11 school pupils are in
25 years, and counting
Like all good historical events, there are different versions of the story. I’ve spoken to three people, all of whom claim to have been there ‘at the first meeting’, and all of whom tell a different story. There are some
That Little Bit Extra
Away from our 25 & Counting celebrations, it has been “business as usual” for us in the Youthwork team. Reflecting back over the last month, I have been really encouraged that despite having a very small team, we are still
#ICYMI Undiscovered Youth: The Reunion
Between 2002 and 2014 The Door ran The Undiscovered Youth Talent Contest, providing an opportunity for young people to express themselves through performing. Encouraging and developing talent for those who might not normally have had the chance. Undiscovered Youth became
One Body
Over the past month I’ve spoken to many people about the management changes happening here at The Door, and the response has been consistent – everyone is very positive about the move, and impressed at the way our board of