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Donnington Doorstep needs you!

2026-03-07

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families in East Oxford?

Donnington Doorstep Family Centre offers a welcoming, supportive and fun space and activities for children, young people and their families from East Oxford and beyond. Our aim is to reach out to and engage especially the most disadvantaged and vulnerable families in our wider community.

Drop-in sessions for young children and their parents are currently open 3 days each week, and we provide an intergenerational community café on Fridays. Drinks, snacks and a healthy lunch are offered on each of these days. We will re-open our youth clubs shortly, and hope soon to offer again family outreach work and bespoke projects.

The best way we can support our service users is to recruit input from our local community. If you use or have used Doorstep’s services, or you want simply to support what we do, you will be in a great position to join our Board of Trustees and to make your contribution as a Trustee to Doorstep’s successful operation. Even if you haven’t used Doorstep’s services, you might be able to bring specific skills the Board needs. We are looking currently for potential Trustees who have skills and experience in the following areas:

  • accounting / finance
  • fundraising
  • human resources and associated legislation
  • IT and related systems

If you’re interested, and would like to find out more, please email applications@donnington-doorstep.org.uk

Doorstep is a fantastic centre. Out of all the 'stay and play' centres this has to be one of the most enriching. The longer opening hours make it unique as other centres have very limited sessions and times. Long live Doorstep!

A parent

What's on this week - 13th Apr 2026

  • Tuesday OPEN

    Family Drop In 9:30-14:00 all welcome //info

  • Wednesday OPEN With Early Years Art Project 10:30 - 11:30

    Family Drop In 9:30 - 14:00 all welcome //info

  • Thursday OPEN

    Family Drop In 9:30 - 14:00 all welcome //info

  • Friday Community Cafe Open!

    Community Cafe - open 10:00 - 13:30 //info

  • Youth Session Open Tuesday

    Youth Social Hub Open on Tuesday 5:15 - 7:30pm //info

  • Youth Session Open Wednesday

    Youth Social Hub Open on Wednesday 3:30 - 7:30pm //info

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