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
Carley’s Story
Carley is a 13 year old we have got to know better over the past couple weeks of the summer holidays. She is the eldest sibling living with her mum and younger brother. Her dad is currently in prison and will be
Paper-Clip Swap Update
When two young teenagers set out to swap a paper clip for the highest valued item they could for charity, little did they know where it’d take them! Grace Barber, 19 and youth worker for The Door Youth Project managed
Fantasy Football Fundraiser
The Door has come up with a novel way to raise funds and enjoy the upcoming Premier League Season! By donating £10 to The Door, participants can enter their Premier League Fantasy Football Team into The Door’s exclusive league. Players