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.

Matt holding graduation certificate with two members of the QuoLux team
Photo: Quolux

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.

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.

Lucy delivering a singing workshop for individuals with Parkinson's and their families
Photo: Parkinson's UK

This month, our Go Volunteer Glos Project Support Officer, Lucy Henderson, talks about how the singing workshops she offers as a volunteer for Parkinson’s UK are making a difference for people with Parkinson's and their families. Lucy also reflects on what she has learned along the way, and encourages anyone interested in employer supported volunteering to 'give it a go'.

Tune into Emma Snell (our Go Volunteer Glos Manager) and Joanna Scott (our Business Connector) talking about Employer Supported Volunteering on the Nicky Price Show

Not quite sure what ESV is, or whether it’s right for your group/organisation? Find out more from our team by catching up on the Nicky Price show that was aired on 16 September 2024.

The Gloucestershire Volunteering Collaborative (GVC) has launched a comprehensive new ESV guide, toolkit and case studies today. The guide is designed to help employers to understand the benefits of ESV for their companies, employees, and the local community.

Joanna Scott (Gloucestershire VCS Alliance Business Connector) speaking at Moog 'showcase' event in July

Moog Aircraft Control Components Ltd (Moog) hosted an Employee Volunteering ‘showcase’ event in partnership with Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance at Moog’s new UK HQ in Tewkesbury on 30 July. Ten organisations from VCSE groups & organisations in Tewkesbury were invited to attend a ‘breakfast’ event showcasing their work in the community, and the range of volunteering opportunities they have to offer.

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.

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