OPEN DOOR

Offering help, support and a listening ear to people in need for over 30 years

COVID-19 UPDATE

Our drop-in centre is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11am-1pm with outside seating only.

We host a Bible study in the church sanctuary every Tuesday at 12pm, which is open to everyone.

Colchester Central Foodbank

Wednesday and Friday from 11am-1pm Open Door is working in partnership with Colchester Foodbank to offer food parcels to people who live in and around the town centre of Colchester.

Please click here for more info.

WHO WE ARE

Since 1986 Open Door has been offering help and support to people in Colchester.

We are a Christian charity who are passionate about ensuring everyone has access to the right support and a listening ear. In a cafe style setting we offer informal and individual support.

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Open Door is achieving more with our initiatives than ever before. We work on many exciting projects to help improve the lives of others, and are very proud of the progress we continue to make. Learn more about what we do, who we help, and how we work every day to promote positive change.

SUNDAY@1

Sunday@1 has been temporary suspended until further notice.

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I NEED HELP

If you are struggling with your mental health, housing, benefits, addictions or anything else then we’re here to help.

I need help

I WANT TO HELP

There are lots of ways to support the work of Open Door. We really value your time, donations and money.

Get Involved

“It’s a really friendly place and I always look forward to going there, it gets me out of the house where I feel very isolated.”

Maria, Guest

“If you have any problem, this is the right place for talking: no discrimination, no judgement. Your place is the best place for helping people. If you need attention, the staff are here for you.”

Nicolas, Guest

“I have been coming here for 9-10 years and this place gives me something to get up for. I like coming to Sunday@One and the Bible study”

Sue, Guest

“If I’m honest, I think it is the most rewarding experience I have ever had.”

Tim, Volunteer