FUNDED SUPPORT ACROSS THE WEST MIDLANDS
Here at The Gateway Foundation we understand that addiction and offending are often intertwined with deeper personal challenges, and that recovery is a journey requiring both emotional resilience and practical support.
Our work is centered on the belief that everyone has the potential to lead a meaningful life. Through education, training, and access to employment services, we empower individuals to take control of their future and create lasting positive change for themselves and their communities.
Feel free to get in touch with us today, we will be more than happy to answer any queries you may have.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a community where individuals who have experienced addiction or mental health challenges can build emotional resilience, achieve independence, and live a fulfilling life.
We are committed to supporting individuals through collaborative, person-centered approaches that respect each person’s unique story and strengths. By fostering a culture of dignity, hope, and empowerment, we help people not only recover but thrive.
Guidance and Support
We guide people from addiction to meaningful employment, connecting them with essential networks, services, and communities that support their recovery and employment goals.
We also strive to build partnerships with other organizations, working collaboratively to map essential connections and expand our ability to signpost individuals to the right resources.
Tony Diaram - Chairman
My name is Tony Diaram and I am the chair of The Gateway Foundation. I have spent most of my professional career in a Social Work/ Learning & Development setting supporting both service users and staff members with gaining skills to make a difference to people's lives.
I have managed support services including large, small teams of people and acquired skill sets in managing resources, people, projects and I am pleased to transfer these skills to The Gateway Foundation.
I am passionate about the work of The Gateway Foundation in transforming people's lives and I look forward to a long, engaging and fruitful partnership.
David Thorp - Trustee
My name is David Thorp, and I am a Trustee of The Gateway Foundation. I am a Project Manager by profession and have spent most of my working life in engineering, environmental management and assisting people with finding work after long-term unemployment of chaotic lifestyles, including addiction, mental illness and crime.
I have worked with employees and training providers to resell individuals who are aiming to improve their life chances and lead more productive lives. I have held positions from the shop floor to directorships, and this range of experience has helped me to understand the difficulties facing people when they try to turn their lives around or progress through careers. This skill set has led me to being a Trustee at The Gateway Foundation.
As a Christian, I am passionate about the work of The Gateway Foundation and its work to bring meaning to the lives of the people we serve.
Sherard Wood - Trustee
Married to my strong, courageous, amazing wife April for 34 years - blessed with 6 children and 6 grandchildren.
After 25 years in local government management and a season empowering young enterprise, we now open our home to help families at risk, to refocus and flourish.
I also serve on the Senior Leadership Team at Victory, Cwmbra, a vibrant gospel moving community, where hope and love take action everyday!