All the latest news from our team
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Green and greener
We recycle all our food waste. Did you know that food is estimated to be responsible for around 30% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions? And food waste is one of the most significant causes of those emissions making it a major contributor to the climate emergency. All the food waste collected from Open Door…
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Garfield Weston Foundation Grant
This year we have been fortunate to receive financial assistance from a number of Trusts and Foundations. The grant awarded from The Garfield Weston Foundation has been invaluable in funding our day-to-day operating costs. We shared with the Foundation the various critical needs of our guests and the fact that between 75 and 100 people a day…
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Sunday Breakfast
In our community, too many people still struggle to access something as basic as a hot meal. At Cheltenham Open Door we’re here not just to provide food, but also to offer companionship for those facing poverty, isolation or suffering from past trauma, as well as access to essential services. That’s why, a year ago,…
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Fantastic volunteers!
A big thanks to our amazing team of volunteers, without whom we wouldn’t be able to open for our guests. Every single volunteer is incredible, giving us their time and sharing their compassion and giving hands-on help every day we’re open. As one of our volunteers shared with us, “Volunteering at Cheltenham Open Door is…
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Zurich support continues
The employees at Zurich have voted to continue supporting Cheltenham Open Door for another three years. This means so much to all of us. It reflects the confidence that Zurich Community Trust has in our work to help those in the most dire need in caring, compassionate and practical ways. Over recent years, our relationship…
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Spring is on its way!
Our green-fingered guest gardener has been hard at work, and we’re spotting the first signs of Spring bursting into life! There’s nothing like a splash of colour and fresh greenery to lift the spirits – and our outdoor planting is doing just that for us all at Open Door.