Local Youth Clubs are an essential service – National Youthwork Week 2020 This month’s Director’s Chair comes from Director of Service Delivery, Victoria Robson: When you think of Youthwork what comes to mind? Do you see a Youthworker around a
Sharon’s Story
“Hi I’m Sharon, and this is my story. My daughter was having quite a lot of anxiety issues and finding getting to school really difficult. One of her teachers suggested she talk to the people at The Door to see
Our Take – “Treatment Gap” In Youth Mental Health Services
A report released last week from the Education Policy Institute stated that 133,000 young people had been turned away from Mental Health Services across England in 2019. Stroud based charity, The Door, is all too aware of the situation currently
Leah’s Story
“Hi I’m Leah and I’m The Door’s Community Youthworker for Stroud. Back when I’d just started in the 6th form at school, my friend, Bev, kept trying to get me to go to The Door. I was really reluctant, I’d
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
Marks and Spencers Volunteers Redecorate The Pod
For volunteers week 2019 (1st – 7th June) a brilliant team from M&S Kingsditch and Cheltenham High Street stores joined The Door’s youthwork team, volunteers from Stonehouse Town Council and young people to give The Pod Youth Centre on Oldends Lane a fresh new
Volunteer Week 2019
For Volunteer Week 2019, The Door is celebrating the 100+ volunteers who regularly give their time and efforts to help fulfil our vision of a society where every young person’s future is defined by their potential and not their past. People
Pauls Story
Little did Paul know that when he took up running for his own fitness and wellbeing, that just over one year later he would be running in one of the world’s biggest races; the London Marathon! “Hi I’m Paul, At
Chelsea’s Story
At The Door we have a long tradition of opening opportunities for young people as volunteers, on work experience or through training or apprenticeship opportunities. So as well as providing exciting and inspiring safe spaces for young people, and journeying
Awards Night 2018
Held at the Stonehouse Court Hotel on Tuesday 27th November 2018, The Door’s Annual Celebration and Awards Night was an amazing evening, recognising the young people, parents, families, staff, volunteers and stakeholders that have made a significant impact in their