As part of our December “Get Ready for 2026” Programme, our first focus area is charity finance.

The Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) has recently been updated, and SORP 2026 will apply to reporting periods starting on or after 1 January 2026. Changes have been made to lessen the reporting burden on smaller charities, and to better align with FRS102.

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WINTER HAF and HAP returns!  Please help to share with all your families and carers as there are some fun things to participate in, all children must be registered prior to booking.  Bookings go live tomorrow (1^st December at 12pm) but you can see what events there are as of now: (https://familyhubs.gloucestershire.gov.uk/events-haf)

The Gloucestershire Mental Health Forums are where a mix of people come together to discuss actions that could improve the lives of people affected by mental ill health.

Earlier today (26 November 2025), the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered the Autumn Budget, presenting it as a plan to cut NHS waiting lists, reduce national debt, and ease the cost of living. What does this mean for Gloucestershire households and the local VCSE sector?

With the role of neighbourhoods featuring across government policy, NAVCA has released a report today into the value and importance of neighbourhoods.

Police and crime commissioners (PCCs) will be abolished at the end of the next electoral cycle in 2028. 

The NHS in Gloucestershire is inviting residents to share their views as it launches a new period of engagement looking at local health priorities and how services should develop in the coming years.

The English Indices of Deprivation 2025 was released on 30 October 2025.

The Indices of Deprivation can be used to identify the most deprived neighbourhoods and relatively compare areas across England, explore the types of deprivation, and compare larger areas (such as Local Authorities)

Gloucester Foodbank manager Vicky Ranford, pictured above, talks about food security in our latest spotlight

To mark International Men’s Day on 19 November we thought it timely to spotlight men’s mental health. Brandon Wood from Sunflowers Suicide Support suggests ways of supporting friends who may be in need.

Rob Fountain, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance, explains how the principles of Keep It Local could make public money go further by keeping it in our communities.

The Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA) became law in June 2025 and aims to make things easier for organisations, while still protecting people and their rights.

The changes are being phased between June 2025 and June 2026.

Last month, the Gloucestershire VCSE sector came together for a landmark event: the EDIB Conference on Building Inclusive Organisational Culture in VCSE organisations.

Cate Hemingway (Head of Learning and Development) shares her key takeaways and reflections…

The Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire Cancer Alliance (SWAGCA) require VCFSE representation on two open funding opportunity panel dates - one in November and one in December.  

They are hoping partners could please consider supporting the panels.  

One Gloucestershire and the University of Gloucestershire are funding a range of half to one day workshops at the University of Gloucestershire’s new Arts, Health and Wellbeing Centre. The workshops start in the autumn 2025 and are free of charge.

The Summerfield Charitable Trust grants £2m for children and families across Gloucestershire as part of the Summerfield Community Chest project.

Challenging Conversations in Pain Management is an interactive evening workshop designed to help healthcare professionals and community partners build skills and confidence in navigating complex discussions with people living with persistent pain.

Sessions will run on Thursday 30th October and Monday 24th November.

Health Innovation West of Englandis seeking VCSE organisations to co-design a project to capture insights from Black and Brown communities across the South West. They would like to explore how people access and experience digital tools, and the insights gained will inform the co-creation of resources to support the improved design and deployment of digital tools and pathways.

As we approach the winter months, the ICB are excited to announce that several Primary Care Networks (PCNs) will be running a series of drop-in sessions for invited patients with long-term conditions throughout October and November.  These sessions will provide a valuable opportunity for patients to access support and resources during the winter season. Could your organisation support?