The project was started by a group of volunteers in 1993. Over the last 18 years we have developed dedicated Nursery and Family Support teams. We have seen much change, yet our ethos has remained the same, we continue to help and support families in the community. Open Door Family Centre is a registered charity managed by an enthusiastic, hard working team of professional staff supervised by a voluntary Management Committee. Both staff and Committee members are well qualified and experienced in the field of childcare and family support. OPEN DOOR CHILD CARE HAS NOW MOVED TO TY EMRALLT (EMERALD HOUSE) OLDFORD SCHOOL, OLDFORD LANE, WELSHPOOL SY21 7TE ALL OTHER CONTACT DETAILS REMAIN THE SMAE. PLEASE NOTE OUR HALL AT HOWELL DRIVE IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. Management Committee: Our Chairperson has 15 years experience of working (and volunteering) with voluntary and statutory agencies. She is a qualified social worker and more recently became a foster carer with a broad range of experiences working with families ranging from child protection, youth offending, child sexual exploitation, running life coaching self esteem programes for parents and now managing prevention services within Powys. Our chairperson became a trustee in 2011 soon after moving to Powys. Our Vice Chairperson Our Secretary is a qualified teacher and has been a trustee for over 20 years. Our Treasurer Our Committee Members include a councillor and qualified teacher. Our services are delivered in a bright, stimulating friendly environment which has led to a strong degree of trust being established with families, statutory agencies and the local community.
