Our partnership with Midcounties Co-Op has been extended for another year. The extension of our partnership with Mid-Counties Co-Op is a real boost for us. This ongoing commitment from Midcounties Co-Op means an enormous amount to our charity, with the money and food donated making a real difference to the lives of our Guests.    We…

Zurich Community Trust (ZCT) confirms extension to their grant. We were absolutely thrilled to hear that ZCT is to be extended for a further two years.  This allows us to plan further Guest activities in the foreseeable future, for which the ZCT grant is primarily used.    Jane Sharp, Chair of Cheltenham Open Door, said, “We…

Cheltenham Sinfonietta and St Philip and St James join forces to fundraise. Cheltenham Sinfonietta and the church of St Philip and St James in Leckhampton recently came together to support Cheltenham Open Door, raising an amazing £1400!  A fantastic evening of music and great company was enjoyed.  A huge thank you to everyone involved – to…

The Sewa Day team warmed hearts as they served Indian food at our Guest Hub. The team from Sewa Day recently dedicated their time to visit Cheltenham Open Door, where they generously served a nourishing meal at our Guest Centre. Their act of kindness not only filled stomachs but also warmed hearts.  We thank the Sewa Day team…

Sharing human values of love and truth The Sri Sathya Sai Organisation in Cheltenham are loyal and wonderful regular donors to Cheltenham Open Door.  The organisation believes that the human values of love, truth, peace, right conduct and non-violence connect us all. Examples of their service include, among other activities, feeding the homeless.    Our Guests…

What a wonderful team! What a wonderful bunch of people at Red Savannah!  Every month, the staff team provides us with a brilliant donation of food, toiletries and pet food. Their amazing support each month helps us to fill our food and toiletry parcels for our Guests. They have recently also given us some nice warm clothes…

From 5 June you can donate on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Our Donations Centre at 39 Grosvenor Street, Cheltenham GL52 2SQ has new opening times from 5 June: open from 10am to 3pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays.   Our Guest Centre is open Mondays to Thursdays 10am to 3pm and we are open to anyone who needs…

Eight days in the desert to fundraise This lady is a superwoman!  Not only has Nicki Marsh completed the Marathon des Sables – running for 8 days in the desert, in 50-55 degree heat and with up to 85 kilometre distances in one day – but she has also been the most ardent, compassionate and…