History
Open Door was set up in 2017 by The Way Inn Christian Centre Trust, a registered charity. The founders had identified demand from various community groups and individuals for a lower cost venue, or community space, within Berkhamsted. Their vision was to extend the outreach of Way Inn, to provide a place of welcome and security for local people and somewhere to meet, make friends and have fun together.
The building at 360-364 High Street became vacant at the end of 2016 and was offered to a charity for rent. We signed the lease in early 2017 and Open Door was born. With the fantastic work of a team of volunteers and donations of essential furniture and equipment, we opened the door for the first time in June 2017.
The building at 360-364 High Street became vacant at the end of 2016 and was offered to a charity for rent. We signed the lease in early 2017 and Open Door was born. With the fantastic work of a team of volunteers and donations of essential furniture and equipment, we opened the door for the first time in June 2017.
What we do
Open Door is a vibrant space where there's always something to enjoy.
Our community cafe offers a warm welcome to all with refreshments and friendly conversation. And thanks to the many teachers and artists who share their talents with us, we provide a varied and ever-changing programme to suit most age groups.
As a not-for-profit, we’re run entirely by volunteers and rely on income from venue hire, exhibitions, classes, donations, grants and fundraising to cover costs.
A big thank you to our volunteers and the many local people and organisations whose generosity, support and goodwill help to keep the door open.
And here are just a few of the team who make it all happen. Left to right: Joan (one of the Founders, and Manager Extraordinaire!), Mary-Jane (Volunteer Co-ordinator and all-round star), and Lily (first class fundraiser and events organiser).
Our community cafe offers a warm welcome to all with refreshments and friendly conversation. And thanks to the many teachers and artists who share their talents with us, we provide a varied and ever-changing programme to suit most age groups.
As a not-for-profit, we’re run entirely by volunteers and rely on income from venue hire, exhibitions, classes, donations, grants and fundraising to cover costs.
A big thank you to our volunteers and the many local people and organisations whose generosity, support and goodwill help to keep the door open.
And here are just a few of the team who make it all happen. Left to right: Joan (one of the Founders, and Manager Extraordinaire!), Mary-Jane (Volunteer Co-ordinator and all-round star), and Lily (first class fundraiser and events organiser).
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Newsletter
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To see our most recent newsletter, download the pdf below.
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Gallery
Here's a small selection of past activities.
