The Door

General information

The Door is Open…
…so every young person and their parents can feel safe, happy and valued, with the best possible opportunity to reach their potential. At The Door we believe in the potential of every person.

The Door is a Christian-based youth project, established in 1991 for the benefit of all young people aged 11 to 25 and their families. We pride ourselves on being a needs-led organisation, working closely with young people, parents, carers or whole families to offer the right support for them.

“The Door is the best place ever!”
We are a positive influence in the lives of so many disaffected, despondent and disconnected people. Whether it be a parent who feels they are alone in the difficulties they are facing, an 18 year old finding it hard to get a job, or an 11 year old who can’t cope in secondary school we are able to make a difference.

We have long been regarded as the leading service for young people and their families across the district, and work closely with statutory services and other voluntary organisations.

YouthWorkOur Youth Work team exists because young people need the safety and security of non-judgemental role models, to guide their development into positive members of society. Our Drop-In provides a safe place for young people to hang-out and engage with trained staff, activities and informal education programmes. We also operate detached youth work and and focused activities for young adults with specific needs..

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Light at The Door Family Support Services exists because too many young people and parents need extra stability and help during periods of personal or family crisis. We provide a range of intervention programmes including 1:1 mentoring, whole family support and parenting training. We also provide mentoring and small group programmes within local secondary schools.

“I never felt valued, not by my teachers, my friends or even my own family. I came to The Door where they told me I was worth something, now I truly believe I am valued “