St Christopher's Fellowship Explains How it is Opening Doors
Local charity highlights work with young people in care
The charity worked with 573 children and young people last year
April 23, 2025
St Christopher’s Fellowship is highlighting how it turns houses into homes for children and young people in care.
It has showcased its work in its Spring newsletter, Opening Doors which features a story about last summer’s camping trip, where young people stepped out of their comfort zones to try something new. For Leon, who had never camped before, it was more than just a trip. It was an unforgettable experience that opened his eyes to new possibilities.
He said, “This was my best day since I came to the UK. I’ve seen this in movies but not in real life.”
The charity, which has a history of supporting children and young people since 1870, provides children’s homes, supported housing, fostering and other specialist services and promotes lifelong learning and thriving for all those in their care.
St Christopher's approach aims to ensure that young people under their care can be safe, loved, and happy, and achieve their goals during and after their time with them. To achieve this, the charity says it learns and develops alongside young people, using emotional intelligence to create relationships and offering creative, practical activities.
St Christopher’s supports young people in their journey into adulthood, from life skills training to support in the world of work to creating a link to the home once they have left.
Experiences like these help young people build confidence, friendships, and lasting memories. The charity is asking you to consider donating £35 today to help it give more children and young people like Leon the chance to thrive.
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