As 2022 draws to a close, we’ve been thinking long and hard about our charitable donation for the year. For those of you who don’t know, instead of sending Christmas cards each year, we opt to make a charitable donation to a worthy cause. This year, we have decided to split our donation in half and donate to two local Gloucestershire charities; The Door Youth Project, based in Stroud and The Churn Project, based in Cirencester.

The Churn Project

Belonging, purpose and hope are at the heart of all that The Churn Project offer the people who come through it’s door.  They help to find practical solutions to life’s issues alongside the vulnerable and marginalised people across the Cirencester community who seek support.   

They work with those who are lonely, at a point of transition or crisis in their lives, or those experiencing mental health issues.  They support people through difficult times.  People who have been supported by The Churn Project say that their wellbeing is improved, and it makes them feel less isolated.    

We have been supporting The Churn Project for a couple of years now and you can learn more about them here.

The Door 

The Door was founded in 1991 by a group of local Christians and has been the heart of the Stroud District for over 25 years’. Their mission is to bring hope into the lives of young people and their families by unlocking potential and opening opportunities so that their past does not define their future. Motivated by the Christian values of hope, forgiveness and prayer, The Door delivers it’s services at the heart of local communities. They have an in-depth knowledge of the local area and it’s people and aim to tackle the root causes leading to enduring results and are prepared to deal with complex issues. The Door travels with people for the long-term – walking alongside them, carrying the burden and never giving up.

We have previously supported The Door and you can learn more about them here.

We are delighted to support these great causes and our donations will help them to continue with the wonderful work they are doing with young people and their families.