Barrie Voyce – The Door Youth Project

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

Sitting Pretty

There are a whole number of different ways local businesses can support the work of The Door through our Stand Up and Be Counted partnerships. Sometimes its through a financial donation, sometimes by offering us a service for free or at a

25 years, and counting

Like all good historical events, there are different versions of the story. I’ve spoken to three people, all of whom claim to have been there ‘at the first meeting’, and all of whom tell a different story. There are some

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

We don’t labour in vain

How many people work for The Door? That’s a question I get asked quite often, sometimes when I’m talking to business leaders, sometimes in applications for funding, sometimes in general conversation. I’ll be honest, its not the easiest question to

Love The Door

Valentine’s Day might smack of commercialism, over-priced restaurants and the hassle of having to find ‘that special gift’ for ‘that special someone’, but fundamentally the basis of the celebration lies at the very heart (pardon the pun) of human existence.

25 years, and Counting

I’m spending a couple of days between Christmas and New Year clearing out the office – its become a bit of a habit of mine, giving me a chance to sort through the accumulation of ‘stuff’ from the previous 12

A Joyous Christmas for all

At the beginning of October, I wrote an honest and open blog setting out the need for financial donations as we faced a shortfall in our cash-flow. These situations are sadly not uncommon across the charity sector and it is not the first

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