In the last of our Volunteers' Week blogs, Lucy shares the benefits of being a trustee in Gloucestershire and encourages anyone interested to give it a go.

As part of our Volunteers' Week celebrations, we're sharing stories about volunteers across Gloucestershire this week. Today we share Ian's story about what it's like to be a trustee for Sunflowers Suicide Support and how this experience enabled Ian to develop new skills - personally and professionally.

As part of our Volunteers' Week celebrations, today we share Sarah's story about what it's like to be a trustee for Inclusion Gloucestershire and how this experience enabled Sarah to take on another trusteeship with Unlimited.

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...

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. 

To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, we’re sharing stories about inspirational women who work and volunteer in our sector this week. Meet Angela Willis, a trustee with Mindsong. 

To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, we’ve shared stories about inspirational women who work and volunteer in our sector this week. Our final spotlight shines brightly on Vicci Livingstone Thompson.

In the second of our ‘Spotlight On’ series, Wendy Kewley meets Lauren Wyllie, Project Coordinator for Cheltenham-based charity Nowans Community Trust know as Lives of Colour.  

In the first of our 'Spotlight On' series, Wendy Kewley meets Sarah Frazer from the Trinity Rooms Community Hub to find out about the work of the Network of Stroud Hubs.

In the third of our ‘Spotlight On’ series, Wendy Kewley meets Sarah Short, Learning & Wellbeing Officer for Tewkesbury Nature Reserve.

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'.

We were delighted to receive a range of feedback about our Small Grants for Workplace Wellbeing Fund. One of the grant recipients, Together in Matson, prioritised five activities to invest in and learned a lot about each other along the way.