We're the independent voice that informs, strengthens and develops the Voluntary Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Gloucestershire
We pride ourselves in being at the forefront of positive change within the VCSE sector in the county and support groups & organisations to become more sustainable. Find out more about what we do from our Chief Officer, Matt Lennard, via our video below:
How we support VCSE sector groups & organisations in Gloucestershire
- Keeping you updated - we publish a range of Bulletins and newsletters to keep you updated about news, resources and issues affecting the sector at a local and national level - Subscribe to our Bulletins & Newsletters
- Helping you to find funding - we send out a free monthly Funding Bulletin which contains a range of funding opportunites for groups & organisations across the county - Subscribe to our Funding Bulletin
- Providing you with opportunities to develop your skills, build your knowledge and have your say - we organise a range of fully funded events, training courses and forums - Find out more & book
- Helping you to find volunteers & trustees - we host Go Volunteer Glos where you can promote your volunteer & trustee vacancies, for free, to thousands of volunteers across the county - Find out more & register
- Enabling you to access a range of benefits and discounts via our free membership programme - you can join other VCSE groups & organisations in the county working together to create a sustainable, prosperous future for the sector and communities in Gloucestershire - Become a member for free
How we work in partnership and represent the sector
Working in partnership is at the forefront of everything we do here at the Gloucestershire VCS Alliance. We're passionate about promoting equal partnerships at every level within the county and strongly believe that we are Better Together. We do this in a range of ways, including:
- Supporting local Integrated Locality Partnership (ILP) Representatives to champion the VCSE sector as equal partners in the design and delivery of local services. Our representatives gather and represent people’s experiences, priorities, views and concerns as well as sharing information about the work of the ILP and the opportunities it presents. Find out more here
- Working with the VCSE sector in the county to establish leadership, engagement and governance structures that support improved and increased collaboration with One Gloucestershire's Integrated Care System. Both the VCSE sector and One Gloucestershire ICS are working together to make the county a better and healthier place to live and work in. Find out more here
- Working in partnership with VCSE and Public sector partners to support mental health and wellbeing in Gloucestershire. We host a countywide Mental Health Forum and are delivering the community component of Gloucestershire’s Community Mental Health Transformation programme. Find out more here
How we help you to understand the sector, it's challenges, strengths & opportunities
We work with a range of groups & organisations to better understand the strengths, challenges and opportunities faced by the sector. You can find data and insights about the VCSE sector in the county here
Get in touch
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