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This month, Ben Ward and Jo Hammond shared information about how the Cotswold Integrated Locality Partnership has been tackling the key issues of social isolation and frailty amongst older people, and supporting children & young people facing additional challenges. This work was given a significant boost through the use of the Strengthening Local Communities fund, which totalled nearly £120,000.
The recent surge in racist violence across the country is deeply disturbing and unacceptable. As the Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance, we stand united in condemning these acts of hate and intimidation. We extend our solidarity to all those affected by these horrific events.
In our second Team Blog, our Head of Sector Innovation, Cate Hemingway, shares insight into her role here at Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance and as a trustee for two organisations.
The video and photos from the 2024 Gloucestershire's Volunteer Awards are now ready to view and download on the Go Volunteer Glos website.
In 2016, Newent Community Centre was purchased by Glebe Chapel, who, at the time were looking for a building to expand into to further develop their community-focused services. At the time of purchase, there were approximately 15 groups using the centre and, had the building passed into commercial/ business ownership, it would have been lost as a resource for the people of Newent and surrounding areas.
Through a phased programme of development, Glebe Chapel is updating the facilities and increasing the number and range of users. This has required careful management of resources and giving by members and, to date, over £1.1m has been invested to develop the centre.
Huge congratulations to our 'Thriving' Leadership Programme students who celebrated their graduation at the Growth Hub in Gloucester last week. 'Thriving' is our 6 month (fully funded) leadership, enterprise & professional development programme for VCSE groups & organisations in Gloucestershire.
Ahead of the General Election in a few weeks, NCVO and ACEVO have published the 'Voluntary Sector Manifesto 2024'. NCVO describes this document as a “tool for all of us in the sector to use to set out our collective and brighter vision for the future".
The brand new Gloucestershire’s Volunteer Awards shone a light on volunteers across the county during a heart-warming ceremony at the Growth Hub in Gloucester last week. Almost 150 guests (including local volunteers and their families) were warmly welcomed to a beautifully decorated atrium and ceremony hosted by Steve Knibbs from BBC Points West.
