Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance

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Practical support, connections and insight for Gloucestershire’s charities, community groups and social enterprises.

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Our upcoming training & events

Events
Bid Writing Workshop
Oct 13
Webinar
Bid Writing Workshop
Webinar
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Webinar
Maintaining Professional Boundaries in a Trauma Informed Way
Oct 14
In-person
Maintaining Professional Boundaries in a Trauma Informed Way
In-person
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In-person
EDIB Essentials
Oct 15
Webinar
EDIB Essentials
Webinar
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Webinar
Unlocking Social Value for VCSE Organisations - Nailsworth
Oct 21
In-person
Unlocking Social Value for VCSE Organisations - Nailsworth
In-person
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In-person
Psychological Safety
Oct 22
Psychological Safety
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AI and Fundraising
Nov 3
AI and Fundraising
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Inclusive Decision Making
Nov 4
Inclusive Decision Making
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Where Do Trustees Go Wrong?
Nov 4
Where Do Trustees Go Wrong?
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Inclusive Communities: Understanding, Access, Impact
Nov 5
Inclusive Communities: Understanding, Access, Impact
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Donor Relationship Building
Nov 10
Donor Relationship Building
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VCSE 101 for CEOs
Nov 10
VCSE 101 for CEOs
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Chairing Your Charity Board
Nov 10
Chairing Your Charity Board
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Inclusive Volunteer Recruitment: Attracting and Engaging Diverse Communities
Nov 11
Inclusive Volunteer Recruitment: Attracting and Engaging Diverse Communities
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Introduction to Domestic Abuse Awareness
Nov 17
Introduction to Domestic Abuse Awareness
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Understanding Leasehold Property
Nov 17
Understanding Leasehold Property
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Managing Health in the Workplace
Nov 18
Managing Health in the Workplace
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Grants and Fundraising - Cinderford
Nov 19
Grants and Fundraising - Cinderford
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Practical Allyship for VCSE Organisations
Nov 24
Practical Allyship for VCSE Organisations
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Getting Things Done
Nov 26
Getting Things Done
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Unlocking Social Value in VCSE Organisations - Cinderford
Dec 2
Unlocking Social Value in VCSE Organisations - Cinderford
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VCSE 101 for Trustees and Directors
Jan 27
VCSE 101 for Trustees and Directors
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The CEO First 100 Days
Feb 4
The CEO First 100 Days
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Latest sector news

Latest Sector News
ICB merger suspended due to ‘devolution discussions’
ICB merger suspended due to ‘devolution discussions’

The merger of Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) with Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) has been delayed until at least April 2028.

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Beyond the Dashboard: understanding the reach and impact of Gloucestershire’s VCSE sector.
Beyond the Dashboard: understanding the reach and impact of Gloucestershire’s VCSE sector.

In her first blog post, Karen Matthews, Business Director at Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance and the brains behind the Sector Intelligence Dashboard, shares her thoughts on the challenges encountered in trying to understand Gloucestershire’s VCSE sector, and what we need to consider when collecting data from organisations.

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State of the Sector Report 2026: Key findings
State of the Sector Report 2026: Key findings
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Fund Gloucestershire - first fund now live!
Fund Gloucestershire - first fund now live!

A new non-profit organisation, committed to making the processes for giving and receiving funding easier for everyone involved, is launching in September. Fund Gloucestershire’s mission is to transform how funding flows to communities across Gloucestershire.

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In becoming a member of Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance, you’re ensuring that your organisation is part of the county’s conversation.

Our members receive:

  • Free training courses and events

  • Our informative mailings

  • Access to our members-only website area, featuring:

  • A listing on our Member Directory

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Local Events and Training
Gloucestershire Reclaim the Night
Nov 27
Gloucestershire Reclaim the Night

GRASAC and Forest of Dean District Council invite you to join them for Gloucestershire Reclaim the Night.

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Time for Reflection
Dec 12
Time for Reflection
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Our Funders

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We’re grateful to be funded by Gloucestershire County Council and the Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board.