A picture of the Big Ben clock tower and the Houses of Parliament with the caption 'Overview: Autumn Budget 2024'

The Autumn Budget set out the governments spending plan up until March 2026. It also provides insight into the 2026 spending review, which is important as it will outline how funding to central government departments will be allocated (up until March 2029).

Any decisions made now and in the future will impact on the VCSE sector and local communities in a range of ways. We’ve therefore put together a list of articles and resources that you may find useful.

Trustees' Week logo

Trustees' Week runs from 4 to 8 November this year.

This year's theme is celebrating, supporting and inspiring trustees. We've put together a list of seven free things that you can do now in preperation:

Trustees' Week runs from 4 to 8 November this year and we're encouraging VCSE groups & organisations across Gloucestershire to join us and get involved!

This year's theme is celebrating, supporting and inspiring trustees and we've got a few suggestions below that may help to get your creative juices flowing.

Matt holding graduation certificate with two members of the QuoLux team

Our team would like to say a huge congratulations to our Chief Executive Officer, Matt Lennard, who graduated from the QuoLux LEAD™ programme last week 🎓.

LEAD™ is a specially designed programme for individuals wanting to be better leaders and grow their organisations.

Tewkesbury Borough Council

It's the last chance for groups & organisations in Tewkesbury Borough to apply for UK Shared Prosperity and Rural England Prosperity funding.

Eligible groups & organisations across the Borough are being encouraged to apply before 5 November 2024.

World Mental Health Day reminder. It's okay to ask for support when you need it. Free mental health & wellbeing support is available for individuals within VCSE groups & organisations in Gloucestershire.  Call the Wellbeing Line: 0300 421 7500

It's World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October 2024 and this year's focus is mental health at work.

Find out more about mental health & wellbeing support in Gloucestershire and how to get involved in this year's campaign below.

Women standing together smiling

Are you interested in Women’s Health?

If so, your new Women's Health Clinical Programme Group (CPG) representatives would like to hear from you.