Words: #VolunteersWeek. It's time to celebrate'

It's Volunteers' Week from 2 to 8 June this year and we can't wait to celebrate with charities and community groups across Gloucestershire next week! If you'd like to get involved, here's some ideas about what you could do to thank and recognise your volunteers next week - even if you're on a budget...

Working alongside the University of Gloucestershire Students' Union, we're undertaking an audit of current graduate employment landscape across VCSE organisations in Gloucestershire. This audit will map where students are already contributing and identify gaps in contributions.

Gloucestershire's Volunteer Awards 2025

We're thrilled to announce that the finalists for the 2025 Gloucestershire's Volunteer Awards have now been revealed!

The Tewkesbury Nature Reserve team standing in a field on the Reserve.
Photo: Tewkesbury Nature Reserve

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

Words 'Sector briefing: What could the recent changes to the political landscape in Gloucestershire mean for our sector'

Following the local elections on Thursday 1 May 2025, we have created a quick Gloucestershire-focused briefing to help VCSE leaders understand what’s changed and what might come next for our sector.  

A few months ago Sally Byng put a call-out in our News Bulletin to any VCSE leaders in Gloucestershire who might self-identify as self-doubting, asking if they like to join a newly forming club. Here's an update rom Sally, along with an invite for any other 'self-doubting' leaders in the county...

This month's guest blog is written by Amabel Mortimer, Strategic Director for Arts, Health and Wellbeing (University of Gloucestershire). Amabel shares insight into a journey that began 25 years ago and reflects on the benefits of committing to Equity, Diversion and Inclusion individually and as a sector...

Short Breaks Project Funding
Image: Barnwood Trust

Barnwood Trust, Gloucestershire County Council and Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance have awarded four organisations two years of funding through our partnership to enhance Short Breaks provision in Gloucester, Tewkesbury, and North Cotswold.

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