THE POWER OF STORY May has been “share a story” month in our youth centres, and we’ve helped young people reflect on where they’ve come from and where they might be heading. This is particularly pertinent as many are facing GCSE
March Director’s Chair
March has been an exciting month, as usual! Our theme of Mental Health Awareness was really well timed – we’ve been able to have lots of conversations with young people, and parents, about their own mental health and how to
Voyce of The Door, Feb 2018
February’s youthwork theme of ‘Feel the Love’, loosely linked to St Valentine’s Day on the 14th, has given the young people a chance to discuss and explore all types of relationships. Developing the skills to have healthy relationships is a
Leon’s Story
“I’m Leon, and I’m 14. Things at home can be quite tough. My dad has been really ill for a few years now, and mum finds it hard coping with me, my little sister and looking after him. We try
New Image for The Door
At our Annual Awards and Celebration Evening on Monday 30th October, Rebecca Denyer, MD of RedLemon Creative, revealed our exciting new Brand Identity. The Door’s “Hot Coral Essex” logo and slouching figure has been around for nearly 1o years, so
Something to Shout About
As we settle back down into the new academic year, we have lots of really exciting things happening across the work of The Door. Over the coming weeks we will be launching new youth work sessions in Wotton-Under-Edge, Cainscross and
Summer Fruit
The end of the school year is a particularly significant time for young people because it marks the end of an era – even for those who are just moving from one year group to the next will recognise that
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,
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
Being Fruitful
“We’ve been hearing really good things about you” is the sort of comment which would make anyone happy. When it comes from someone in a position of authority, its even better. Over the past few weeks we’ve had some great