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

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.

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.

The Inclusive Gloucestershire Pledge is a collaborative countywide initiative bringing together VCSE organisations to demonstrate a shared commitment to creating more inclusive, welcoming, and accessible communities across Gloucestershire.