This month's guest blog is written by Emma Owen (Chair) and Tom Beasley (CEO) from Active Gloucestershire.
Find out more about Active Gloucestershire's journey and key lessons learned along the way...
Rethink Mental Illness is establishing and developing new Mental Health forums for VCSE groups & organisations in Gloucestershire.
We previously ran a mental health forum, and will be supporting the Rethink team by sharing information about their new forums, now they have been established.
Aware of the recruitment challenges faced by the sector, we’re delighted to announce our new partnership with Unitemps Gloucestershire.
Unitemps is the University of Gloucestershire’s recruitment service connecting students and recent graduates with a wide range of job opportunities in the local area. Our new partnership aims to link local groups and organisations with the creative thinking and fresh perspectives of the University’s students and graduates.
Are you passionate about enhancing digital inclusion in your community? The Digital Hubs project, a collaborative initiative between Gloucestershire County Council and The DIGI Partnership, is seeking a new Community Lead Partners for the Cotswold and Cheltenham districts.
This is your chance to make a significant impact and support residents in becoming digitally included. Find out more from Alex Digby, Digital Projects Manager from FVAF below...
Ahead of the launch of our new strategy in a few months time, our Board of Trustees have agreed to change our name to Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance.
Our new name reflects our continued commitment to flex and adapt our service provision to meet the needs of local groups & organisations in Gloucestershire.
Join Jessica Sullivan from Gloucestershire Counselling Service for this interactive taster session.
Places are fully funded for VCSE groups & organisations delivering services in Gloucestershire.
Join Sophia Moreau for this interactive lunch and learn session (online).
Places are fully funded for VCSE groups & organisations delivering services in Gloucestershire.
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Gloucestershire’s Volunteer Awards.
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond? A volunteer who lights up our community? Someone whose selfless work often goes unnoticed but makes an incredible difference? Find out more below...
In our team blog this month, our Communications Coordinator Wendy, shares how volunteering within the community helps inform her role at the Gloucestershire VCS Alliance.
Wendy also shares her three motivations for volunteering and the positive impact volunteering has on her wellbeing.
The Charity Commission is launching a consultation into the Charities SORP in 2025.
Here's a roundup of some of the expected changes, and the significant impact they may have on VCSE groups & organisations in Gloucestershire.
