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  • "Being a trustee means being part of something truly meaningful" Lucy Henderson

    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.

  • "Being a trustee of such a wonderful organisation is one of the highlights of my life" Ian Taylor

    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.

  • "Trustees come from all walks of life, bringing different experiences to their roles" Sarah Goddard

    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.

  • Guest Blog: Enhancing Board Diversity - Our Journey The Active Gloucestershire team smiling at the camera while balancing feathers on the palm of their hands.

    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...

  • Guest Blog: Glebe Chapel invests £1.1m and transforms Newent Community Centre into thriving community space for local people Newent Community Centre, photo taken at front of building on a sunny day

    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. 

  • International Women's Day Special - Spotlight On: Angela Willis Angela Willis

    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. 

  • International Women's Day Special - Spotlight On: Vicci Livingstone Thompson Vicci Livingstone Thompson

    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.

  • Spotlight On: Lives of Colour A photo showcasing some of the outfits from the Lives of Colour 'Fabrics of Colour' initiative

    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.  

  • Spotlight On: Stroud Community Food Hubs Three volunteers in kitchen prepping a meal

    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.

  • Spotlight On: Tewkesbury Nature Reserve The Tewkesbury Nature Reserve team standing in a field on the Reserve.

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

  • Team blog: Lucy unlocks the power of song via employer supported volunteering Lucy delivering a singing workshop for individuals with Parkinson's and their families

    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'.

  • Together in Matson team invest in workplace wellbeing Three of the Together in Matson team team standing in aprons and Santa hats in front of easel's while painting at during one of their wellbeing activities.

    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.

  • Winners announced: Gloucestershire's Volunteer Awards 2025 Julie Kent MBE and our Volunteer of the Year, Vicky from Gloucester Foodbank

    The spirit of community was alive and thriving as over 200 volunteers and guests celebrated the 2025 Gloucestershire Volunteer Awards at Hatherley Manor Hotel on Thursday 5 June. 

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