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Help Us to Raise £50,000 to Repair our Roof

The Open Door day centre is housed in a grade 2 listed building that dates back to the 1880s, and the Charity is responsible for the good repair of the building.
A recent building survey has revealed that we need to make major repairs to the roof of the building.
After carrying out emergency repairs, we need to raise £50,000 to complete the major structural work including structural timbers, chimney repairs and replacement roof membrane.
Read how you can help

Open Door is a day centre for Taunton’s homeless community

In the first instance we provide a warm welcome, a smile and a cuppa. After that we work to ensure people have their basic needs met. We have showers, a clothing store and provide a laundry facility. We also serve breakfast and lunch with unlimited refills of tea, coffee and juice. This all works to increase people’s self-esteem and gives them a positive sense of belonging to our community.

We then offer tailored support plans for individuals which target key goals such as developing life skills, sustaining accommodation and accessing employment. All of this is underpinned by a staff team of three and a huge team of over 30 volunteers. Without our volunteers, and support from donors, we would not be able to make such a difference in people’s lives.

DONATE to Repair our Roof
Thermometer showing the amount raised so far: £12,000

Recruiting Trustees

We are recruiting 2 Trustees (or co-opted members of the Board) to help Open Door with Information Technology and Communications, Health and Safety and Human Resources.
Contact us if you would like further information about the vacancies.

DONATE for Food & Clothing
Your donations helped to fund over 6500 breakfasts and lunches last year

Donate

£5 could provide a hot shower, a nutritious meal, a bag of laundry and a charged phone to contact loved ones.

£10 could provide a basic street kit e.g. sun cream, sleeping bag, hat, gloves and scarf to protect against the elements.

DONATE via Charity Aid Foundation

Alternatively, Taunton Open Door has an Amazon Wishlist which has a variety of items from £5 – £50. These items can be purchased from the comfort of your home and arrive straight at Open Door.

DONATE via our Amazon All-Year Wish List