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Doorway is a charity drop-in centre in Chippenham, Wiltshire 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.
We believe that homeless and marginalised adults are capable of change and will only achieve their full potential when offered a safe, supportive, empowering and non-judgemental environment which will help reverse the downward spiral of homelessness.
Doorway provides guests with the everyday basics i.e. freshly cooked food, laundry and shower facilities, sleeping bags, food parcels, befriending by trained staff and support to access specialist services. In addition, when funding allows, we offer activities such as music and art workshops and IT training which aim to build self esteem and teach new skills as a first step to moving into work and sustaining a tenancy.
Doorway is currently developing the "Moving On" programme which enables trained volunteers to work with guests on a one-on-one basis, helping them to reach achievable goals in their lives. (more information)
Recent Updates:-
- New Doorway Community Blog www.doorwayproject.wordpress.com
- For more regular daily updates please see the Doorway Twitter page
- Staff profiles updated here
- The Doorway Office moves to new premises... The Studio, 36 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 3DB
- Doorway Wiltshire Limited (trading as Doorway) is now registered as a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales No. 07232063
News section updated: -
Doorway Media Release - Social Media and Blog 31st August 2010
Doorway Community Blog 30th July 2010
An Uplifting Incident at a Doorway Drop-in Session 14th July 2010
Rough Sleeper Count Changed by Grant Shapps MP, Housing Minister 17th June 2010
Doorway Statement Regarding Partnership Changes 20th April 2010
Doorway Wins a Wiltshire Health & Wellbeing Partnership Award 16th March 2010
In July 2009 The Salvation Army produced its latest research into the underlying causes of homelessness and social exclusion. Download "The Seeds of Exclusion Report 2008" & "The Seeds of Exclusion Report 2009" (pdf)
Doorway signs up to JustGiving
Doorway has set up an account on twitter to keep supporters up to date with events since we are finding it hard to keep the news section regularly updated!
"Doorway's Community Voice" Blog
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Doorway
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last updated 04/09/10
| Homelessness is often
an invisible problem in rural areas like North Wiltshire. Unlike
the big cities, rough sleepers are rarely seen.
People finding themselves without a roof in Chippenham are often taken in by friends and allowed to sleep on a sofa or the floor ('sofa-surfing'), rather than remain on the streets. These are the 'Hidden Homeless' of North Wiltshire |
'Sofa Surfing' by John Wiseman (Guest) |
Doorway
Wiltshire Limited, trading as Doorway.
Charitable Company Ltd by Guarantee registered in England and Wales No.
07232063
Doorway is currently using Develop’s Charity No. 1096008 Company
Ltd by Guarantee registered in England and Wales No. 01986363
The Community Foundation for Wiltshire & Swindon, Westlea Housing Association,The Jack Lane Charitable Trust, Wiltshire Council Area Board, John Laing Charitable Trust, Lloyds TSB Foundation,Community First, Chippenham Rotary Club, Leonard Laity Stoate Charitable Trust, Austin & Hope Pilkington Trust, David Fogwill Trust, Zurich Community Trust & numerous donations from individuals, Churches and other local organisations
31st August 2010
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