Stories – The Door Youth Project

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,

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

Revision Cafe is Key

The end of the school year can often be particularly stressful for young people, with increased testing and exams for most. Even more so for those in year 11 as they prepare for their ‘all-important’ GCSEs – exams which will

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

The Hodgsons Story

The Door’s Family Face Time brings together whole families for support: this unique approach of supporting families both as individuals and as a group has amazing results. Family Support Worker Sandra Mason, says: “By supporting parents and young people together

Volunteer This New Year!

Having raised over £5000 during its Christmas Challenge appeal, local charity, The Door, is now recruiting volunteers for its award winning Mentoring scheme. Established in 1991, The Door is the leading youth and families organisation in the Stroud District, supporting

Courtney’s Story

Hi I’m Courtney and I’m currently studying Health and Social Care at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College. As part of my course I’ve been on a work experience placement at The Door, mainly working as part of the Dursley Community

Julia’s Story

Julia and her son Danny were referred to The Door at the end of 2017. Things were becoming difficult at home. Danny, was showing signs of unacceptable behaviour within a new group of friends, and also within the family. The

Youthwork Team ‘Feel The Love’ in February

There’s been plenty happening in our Youth Centres throughout February. This month’s theme is ‘Feel The Love’ looking at healthy relationships and raising awareness of Domestic Abuse. Stroud welcomed speakers from Stroud Women’s refuge; raising awareness of Domestic Abuse In

Maddy’s Story

“Hi I’m Maddy, I’m 14 and I go to school in Stroud. A few months ago I started to have some problems at school – I was finding it hard to focus and feeling really tired. I’d missed some days

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