Chippenham’s new Mayor, Councillor Marian Stickland, has nominated Doorway as her chosen Charity of the Year at the recent Mayor Making Ceremony.

Doorway is a drop-in centre in the town providing a friendly, safe place for adults who are homeless or who have complex issues, such as debt, mental health problems, substance use or poor life skills which are likely to affect their ability to acquire or sustain a tenancy.

Margaret Cleverley, Doorway’s Project Manager said: “We are very proud that Doorway has been chosen by the Mayor of Chippenham, Councillor Mrs Marian Stickland, as her mayoral charity for this year. She has visited the drop-in and we will be working closely with her and supporting her where we can in her fundraising efforts.”

“This is a fantastic opportunity for us to continue raising the profile of Doorway locally and telling everyone about the positive work we are doing to help people who are homeless or who have other complex problems to change their lives.”

Councillor Marian Stickland, Mayor of Chippenham said “As Mayor of Chippenham I have chosen Doorway as my charity for this year and will raise as much money as I can.”

“I have joined them for lunch and talked with all the guests. The facilities for a meal, shower and change of clothes are excellent and guests receive any help required. The volunteers are very dedicated to the organisation and nothing is too much trouble for them.”

“ I aim to raise awareness of the services offered and wish you all the very best for the future.”