This month’s Director’s Chair comes from Business Development Director, Barrie Voyce In our youth centres September’s theme has been Level Up recognising that at this time of year there’s lot of changes in young people’s lives. Sometimes it is about
Andy’s Story

Since it started in 2015, ‘Door to The Future’, The Door’s bespoke mentoring and support scheme for young people leaving the care system, has become embedded into the work of Social Care across the District. Debbie, who manages the scheme,
Introducing… Isak

Introducing…. Isak Community Youthwork Coordinator for the Stroud Area So, Isak, How did you come to work for The Door? I was on placement with Student Ministries in Oxford, working with both the universities and a number of churches. Afterwards,
Raft Race 2019 – Results

107 intrepid sailors took to the Stroud Water Canal upon 20 home built rafts of all shapes and sizes as they took part in the 2019 Stroud Charity Raft Race on Sunday 15th September. Some were clearly more prepared than
Growing your own

Directors Chair with Operations Director – Graham Gill, Growing your own You’ve probably seen The Door’s strapline “Unlocking potential, opening opportunity”. So it’s not surprising that one of the things that give us the greatest satisfaction is seeing young people
August Youthwork Update

August was a fantastic month for across all centres. We had three very full and very popular trips, with young people from all centres engaging really well with each other, and with all staff members. There were lots of action
Anne and Bev’s 5K Challenge

Saturday 14th September! – Anne and Bev’s 5K Inflatable Challenge Not long to go until The Door’s very own Anne and Bev take on the UK’s biggest inflatable obstacle course in Cheltenham. With 15 giant obstacles over 5km it’s going
Raft Race 2019 Update

Places are filling quickly for the Stroud Charity Raft Race 2019! Raising Money for The Door and the Cotswold Canals Trust The Race taking place on Sunday 15th September from Wallbridge Lock to Capel’s Mill starts at 11am and spaces a
Bring Someone Hope – Volunteer

The daily headlines continue to be filled with declarations across the board about the increase in mental health problems for young people, especially those aged 11 to 18. Many cite reasons or theories about the cause of this increase and
June Youthwork Update – “Stress Awareness”

June has been all about relaxing, stress busting and burning off steam. Learning to take a break from hard work such as exams, revision and end of year assessments to stay healthy and happy at the end of term. Starting
