BEA’S STORY (TOLD BY HER MENTOR CARRIE) Hello, I’m Carrie and I’m a Mentor at The Door. It’s a pleasure to meet you. At the moment I’m supporting a mum with a long history of complex trauma. She’s experienced loss,
Bea’s Story
Kara’s Story
Kara is 17 years old, this is her story. “Where I live is pretty hectic: there’s mum, my stepdad and me. Then there’s my siblings, half siblings and step siblings. I suppose we are quite a complicated family. There’s never
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
For Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19th May 2024 The Door’s CEO Victoria writes… At The Door, we see daily how the competing priorities and pressures of daily life are impacting the well-being of those we support and know just how
Kelly’s Story
Hi I’m Kelly I’m 16 and I go to youth club at The Door. This is my story so far: It’s rubbish when you feel like no one is listening. That’s how I felt last year, at home, school and
Volunteers needed in the Cotswolds
Local Charity Seeks Volunteer Mentors – Cirencester and South Cotswolds The Door Reg Charity 1131919 is looking for new members of it’s volunteer team. Full training given – courses start in April Volunteering as a mentor can be incredibly rewarding
Nicki’s Story
Nicki’s Story “I was a challenging child – the one that took risks and in hindsight made some pretty terrible decisions. There were nights lost to drink, drugs and other misadventures. I fell out with my parents all the time
Joe’s Story
Joe’s story is told by his volunteer mentor Dean Joe is a fairly typical 16-year-old – a bit grumpy, passionate, always hungry and trying to find his way in the world. When we first met he was angry, frustrated and
Toby’s Story – Christmas Challenge 2023
Double your donation this Christmas by supporting The Christmas Challenge Click /Tap here to donate and help young people like Toby. Toby’s Story Hi I’m Toby, I’m 18 and I’m from Stroud. I’ve always been a bit anxious, worrying about
Sophie’s Story – Christmas Challenge 2023
Hi I’m Sophie, I’m 19 and I live in Stroud with my mum and my two sisters. I’ve struggled with my mental health for as long as I can remember. What with my parent’s divorce, and mum struggling to get
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Being a trusted adult for a young person can be life-changing, both for the young person and the trusted adult. This is especially true for those at The Door, a local charity that trains and supports volunteers to become mentors