Association La Porte Ouverte, better known as “Open Door” is a non-profit making Association set up in accordance with the French Law of 1901 with the object of providing support to people who are suffering from the effects of long term illness whether as a sufferer or carer.
What are the Aims of "Open Door"?
To offer non-intervention and non-judgmental support to those with long term illness or people suffering the effects of bereavement, family crises, addiction and loneliness and to their families and carers.
Is "Open Door" available to everyone?
Indeed it is. Our statutes make us available to everyone irrespective of race, colour, creed or religion and we are not part of any church, organization or commercial enterprise.
How is the Association financed?
We are financed by the generosity of our donators and volunteers. We receive no money from the state or any other organizations and rely on donations, gifts and our own fund raising efforts.
How will you spend any money I may send you?
It will be used to support the drop-in centre in Civray by paying the running costs of the building. (The Association does not pay any rent to the owners). By providing training courses for our listeners and counsellors and by meeting their out of pocket expenses. Our income and expenses are analyzed by our Treasurer and the account books are always available for inspection. Very little is spent on administration as we are staffed by volunteers and pay no wages.
Who’s in charge?
There are three main “officers” of the Association, the President (Lynn), the Treasurer (Tony) and the Secretary (Hélene) assisted by two others (Sheila and Mike) who help in the decision making of the Executive and input ideas and enthusiasm. The Executive offer themselves for re-election at each Annual General Meeting of the Association. None of the Executive receive any remuneration for their work.
