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World Homeless Day 2013 – Doorway guests share their thoughts
10th October 2013 – World Homeless Day. World Homeless Day has been marked on 10th October each year since 2010 (the same date is also used for World Mental Health Day). The […]
Drugs
The Doorway Mantra – Guest Opinion Column published in the Gazette & Herald newspaper – August 2013
It’s good to see N as he strides through the door of the drop-in session with the biggest grin on his face. He works for one of our partner agencies […]
Self Harm – Article published in the Gazette & Herald newspaper – June 2013
I have a microsecond in which to emotionally brace myself before she tentatively pulls up her sleeves… I hold my breath, whilst trying very hard not to give away any […]
When does alcohol consumption verge into the danger zone of dependency – Article published in the Gazette & Herald newspaper – April 2013
You can tell from the surprised look on her face that the conversation really isn’t going the way that she had expected when she had first initiated it. Although it […]
Doorway and Me, by volunteer Derek
A piece written by Derek, a Doorway volunteer, for reading out at the Doorway AGM on Wednesday November 21st 2012, in St Andrew’s Church in Chippenham. Derek could not be at the […]
Doorway to a better life – by Brian Tregunna
Chippenham based charity Doorway is attracting attention from the USA for the way its work with homeless and vulnerable people is improving lives. Doorway is an award-winning drop-in centre providing a friendly, […]
We’ve got to directly challenge public perceptions of homelessness….
Homelessness can never be solved until the public’s perception of the issues surrounding homelessness is directly challenged. Charities need to be able to work in partnership with statutory organisations in […]
A Testimonial to the Work of Doorway
Doorway is an extraordinary project. From its humble, passionate beginnings, it has always managed to be more effective than would seem possible on the small amount of cash available. In […]
Well, Here’s Another Fine Mess You’ve Gotten Me Into, Stanley
“Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing” (Henry Russell ‘Red’ Sanders) “The important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle, the essential thing is not to have […]
The Doorway Community – Feedback from a Partner Agency
“Doorway continues to improve and grow. As a drug and alcohol agency worker who attends weekly I feel we are able to engage people who are difficult to reach and […]
‘T’ in the Park (and on the streets and in the doorways)
(This is the transcript of a speech made by Doorway guest ‘T’ at the Doorway AGM. It should not be seen as forming part of the AGM minutes, and is T’s own […]
“The Face of Homelessness” Report from Doorway’s Guest Survey 2010
In November and December 2010 Doorway conducted a survey of guests, with the aim of producing a guest profile and statistics for funding purposes. The format was based on our […]
Of Homeless Hubs, Haven for Hope, Hostels and Hackney Wick.
(Note: I draw the reader’s attention to the disclaimer on this website – i.e. I do not seek to represent the views or opinions of Doorway Wiltshire Ltd.) 2012. The year […]