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02476 345583 Working within Warwickshire to support young people aged 16-25 years experiencing or at risk of homelessness

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  1. About Us
  2. Meet the Team

Meet the team

Doorway's team are all experienced in working with homeless young people with complex issues and have a wide range of skills. Although training can be costly we appreciate local partners who enable us to access relevant and low cost training. This means that we are able to refresh skill sets when needed and learn about new emerging issues. All of the front line team are trained to deliver our accredited Lifewise Programme. 

Meet our volunteer team here!

Carol Haden

Project Worker

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Carol first came to Doorway as a volunteer in 2013. Carol is now a full time Doorway Project Worker and is very often the first person the young people see at Doorway as she is based in our reception. Carol manages public and business donations and is actively involved in fundraising and promoting Doorway in the local community.

Published: 28th April, 2017

Updated: 6th May, 2018

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Claire French

Housing Needs Advisor and Volunteer Co-ordinator

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3e7ea5d8-8261-4248-ac91-91a7920e4a59 Claire joined Doorway as a Housing Needs Advisor in January 2025, she is also our Volunteer Co-ordinator. 

Published: 13th October, 2025

Updated: 26th March, 2026

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Emma Jones

Fundraising and Business Development Manager

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Emma first came to Doorway as a volunteer in 2013. Her BA in Sociology gave her a good foundation in understanding the challenges faced by homeless young people. Emma is responsible for co-ordinating our Lifewise programme, Young People's Group and many other activities such as the garden project, to increase young people's well-being. Emma's post was created following consultation with young people and is funded by the Big Lottery Fund. Emma started her new role in January 2026. 

Published: 31st March, 2017

Updated: 27th February, 2026

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Erika Yoxall

Housing Support Worker

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Erika joined Doorway in September 2020. 

Published: 21st January, 2021

Updated: 12th February, 2026

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Genna Demarinis-Walsh

Housing support Worker

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Genna joined Doorway in October 2020. 

Published: 21st January, 2021

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Gill Harris

Finance Officer

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Gill joined Doorway in September 2020. She has previously worked for Coventry Cathedral and Zoe's Place Baby Hospice. 

Published: 30th September, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2021

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Jenni Muskett

Chief Executive Officer

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Jenni joined us in July 2025. She has extensive experience in leading charities supporting vulnerable people and has worked in the voluntary sector for over 20 years in a variety of organisations.

Published: 28th July, 2025

Updated: 14th May, 2026

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Keeley Dudley

Housing Support Worker

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Keeley joined Doorway in September 2022. Keeley previously worked for P3 and Coventry City Council. 

Published: 20th September, 2022

Updated: 23rd January, 2026

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Kevin Harban

Property Assistant

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Kevin joined Doorway in May 2020. He previously worked as a support worker at People in Action. Kevin was a Housing Support Worker, he has now changed role and is Property Assistant. 

Published: 2nd July, 2020

Updated: 8th October, 2024

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Laura Summers

Advice Service Manager

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Laura started at Doorway in September 2016 and has found it very different to her previous role as a prison officer ...... although there are sometimes some similarities! Laura became Advice Service Manager in 2024.

Published: 31st March, 2017

Updated: 12th February, 2026

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Lyndsey Stockley

Support Service Manager

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Lyndsey started at Doorway as a support worker in September 2002 coming from a background in youth work and was appointed to her current role in November 2011. The local authority Housing Related Support contract was awarded to St Basils who have a service level agreement with Doorway and Lyndsey works on this service. 

Published: 31st March, 2017

Updated: 18th May, 2021

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Mary Albrighton

Housing Needs Advisor

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Published: 13th October, 2025

Updated: 26th March, 2026

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Shona Mellor

Property Coordinator

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Shona has been with Doorway since 2005 and previously worked at Coventry Foyer. She is experienced and trained in delivering housing and welfare benefits advice. Shona started her new role in July 2019 funded by Nationwide.    

Published: 23rd March, 2017

Updated: 18th May, 2021

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Vivette Dudley

Housing Support Worker

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Published: 26th March, 2026

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  • Our History

    Our History

    Doorway is a registered charity set up in 1997 to provide a range of services to advise and support young people aged 16-25 who are rough sleeping or threatened with homelessness in the County of Warwickshire.

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    Receptionist/ Drop-in Volunteer

    Volunteer at our drop‑in to offer a professional, welcoming first point of contact for young people in need.

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    Drop in available between 10 - 4 Monday to Friday for a friendly chat, advice and support.

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    For those who have been homeless, they have no belongings. When they move into accommodation they cannot make a cup of tea, cook or snuggle under a duvet. YOU can help.

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    Doorway works with homeless young people in areas of high deprivation. Your generosity will enable us to provide vital support to young people aged 16-25 years in Warwickshire.

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    Our Patron

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Doorway, 25-27 Dugdale Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5QJ  

 

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