Kelsey was referred for parenting support via her 16yr old daughter’s school. Her daughter was refusing school and older brothers Ricky 21yrs and Ben 17yrs were NEET (not in Education, Employment or Training.) In addition mum’s husband had just left
Elizabeth’s Story
This month’s case study is about a young person who was made homeless after being kick out of her boyfriend’s house. She was unable to go home because of problems surrounding DV. I worked closely with her, putting her in
Tom’s Story
This month’s case study is about a young person who struggles with confidence issues. He lives at home with his mum and 3 brothers; home life isn’t the greatest so he would really like to move out and find a
Life “at The Top”
Its been just over 3 months since I took on the role of Chief Executive, and the most frequent question I’m asked is “How’s life at the top?” In some ways things haven’t changed a great deal – we have
Christmas Presence
Christmas Presence’, The Door Youth Project’s annual event is back in town! Patron of The Door Mary-Jess Leaverland, winner of the Chinese X Factor and her friend Official UK Classical Chart topper Rebecca Newman are coming to Stroud for a
Danielle’s Story
We recently asked Danielle to write a few words about how The Door Youth Project has affected her life. We were blown away with what she wrote…. How has it affected me? It has changed my life dramatically, when I
Starbucks Supports The Door
Fancy a coffee? Starbucks the coffee tycoon has supported over 50 local young people within the Stroud District by funding towards The Door Youth Projects summer trips, enabling the charity to subsidise the costs making it affordable for young people. Fundraiser, Harry Gardner
Cycle to Santa
The Door Youth Project is well known for their innovative fundraising events and this next one is no different. ”Cycle to Santa” is a sponsored 24 hour static cycle ride outside Tesco’s Superstore in Stroud on the 6th and 7th December. So how
Sport England create new opportunities for young people in Stroud
The Door Youth Project has just received Lottery Funding from Sport England to deliver an innovative sport project containing boxersize and circuit training to help local young people to engage with sport while improving their health, fitness and mental well being. James Honey Youth Work Manager says ”We
Andrew’s Story
The Door was contacted by Andrew’s primary school whilst he was in year 6. He had just been excluded from school for a violent outburst towards another student and they were concerned that his behaviour would worsen as he drew