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.

Words: Gloucestershire VCSE Strategic Partnership

Minutes from the Gloucestershire VCSE Strategic Partnership are now available on the In Partnership website.

The In Partnership website runs alongside the Gloucestershire VCS Alliance website and houses information about the Partnership and their work.

The recent surge in racist violence across the country is deeply disturbing and unacceptable. As the Gloucestershire VCS Alliance, we stand united in condemning these acts of hate and intimidation. 

We extend our solidarity to all those affected by these horrific events.

Words: Members survey launch. Have your say before 20 September 2024. Group of cartoon people below words.

We're currently reviewing our membership programme and launched our 2024 Members Survey this week.

Please take the time to have your say - our survey closes at 5 pm 20 September 2024.

Photo of Julia. Key information: Hello, I'm Julia and I work for Mindsong and am passionate about growing partnership working across Gloucestershire.  If you would like to contact me, please email: julia.glaudot@mindsong.org.uk

We're delighted to announce that Julia Glaudot from Mindsong has been appointed as the new VCS Representative on the Tewkesbury Integrated Locality Partnership (ILP).

You can find out more about Julia below: 

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We're also delighted to launch the third in our series of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) training courses and workshops this Autumn. 

It can often be difficult to have a confident conversation about race, different cultures and backgrounds, for fear of getting it wrong. Our Safe Space to Talk Race presentational workshop offers some different thinking, understanding and approaches in tacking this delicate topic. Places are fully funded for VCSE sector groups & organisations delivering services in Gloucestershire.

Cate Hemingway on stage at Social Media Academy speaking to delegates

In our second Team Blog, our Head of Sector Innovation, Cate Hemingway, shares insight into her role here at Gloucestershire VCS Alliance and as a trustee for two organisations.