Alan was referred to us for a mentor by college, where he had studied for two years. He was a bit of a loner, had poor social skills, poor personal hygiene and did not know what he wanted to do
Last Minute Summer Deals
The Staff and Volunteers from Tranzform would like to say a huge thank you to all our customers that have continued to support us over the summer by shopping in store and donating their unwanted goods! Summer deals are continuing
Autumn Fundraising – We Need You!
Join our Community Fundraising team and have some fun this Autumn, try something new, while raising funds for The Door! There are two great opportunities for you to get involved this autumn: Charity Abseil 2015 On Sunday 20th September we
Gary’s Story
Gary was referred to us for mentoring in May last year. He was a very quiet and anxious boy, acting much younger than his age, and was worrying about to his impending move from primary to secondary school. We matched
Mrs C’s Story
We were first approached my Mrs C, 2 years ago. Her daughter, then 14 years old, was engaging in very risky behaviours often staying out over night, associating with people older than her and was believed to be self medicating
Stroud In Bloom Success for Tranzform
As part of Stroud in Bloom 2015 shops were challenged to create a window display around the theme of ‘Turning Grey to Green’. Hope Training and Tranzform joined together to produce a beautiful display including a wildlife garden and brilliant
Summer, Summer, Summertime
Things have gone quiet around the office the last few days – that must mean its the summer holidays! I can still remember when I started at The Door (at the start of July 2009) I thought that this place would
Restorative Gloucestershire brings Police and young people in Stroud together
We were pleased to host Restorative Gloucestershire to come and deliver a positive restorative intervention session where 11 young people aged 13-21 shared their personal stories about their experience with the Gloucestershire police Force. Within a circle of 25 people
The End of an Era
This will be the last news item for Hope Training, as the department formally closes down at the end of August 2015. The Door started to provide training opportunities to young people quite early in its 24 year history, recognising
Fantasy Football is Back!
2014-15 saw the inaugural The Door Fantasy Football league – with 20 people pitting their tactical knowledge of the Premier League against each other in order to raise funds for The Door. Last years winner was Liam Eaglestone, minister at