During 2024 The Door’s Youthwork Team have been developing and rolling out a new volunteer scheme for young people in our youth clubs. The scheme is called ‘Young Leaders’ and offers young people the chance to take more responsibility in
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
Super Year 6’s
Community Youthworker for Cam and Dursley, Noah looks back at a new programme supporting local year 6 pupils. “The Summer term is always a busy period and part of this is our work with Year 6’s as they become old
Kind2Mind 2024
Thank you! So much for supporting our Kind2Mind Fundraiser – raising over £5000 towards mentoring at The Door. Thank you! “Talking to my mentor really helps me. Before I met you I had nearly given up hope.” – Mentee A
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
Tom’s 100KinMay Story
Tom is one of The Door’s Trustees and is getting ready to take on The Door’s 100KinMay Challenge… May – a time of warm, lengthening days, and of bank holidays. The easy days of summer beckon. The BBQ begins to
Director’s Chair
This month’s Director’s Chair is written by The Door’s CEO Victoria: With the clocks going forward and the daffodils in full bloom spring is certainly here – and of course, (no doubt thanks to all the rain!) the grass is
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
Awards Night 2023
The Door’s Annual Celebration and Awards Night, held at the Stroud Subscriptions Rooms on Tuesday 28th November 2023 seeks to bring together all aspects of the community in which The Door works and serves. With guests including everyone from the
In conversation with the Senior Management Team
From The Story of 2023 Graham: So, what stood out for you all this year? Shona: For me it’s been about relationship building – the strength of relationships that the team have built across the board, and the amount
