Where will Andy Burnham take health and social care?

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance is a member of a new partnership which has been created to help Gloucestershire’s charities, community groups and social enterprises to work more closely together as they support local people.

Yesterday the Government announced its decision to create a single unitary council for Gloucestershire.

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Jade Craswell is the Chief Executive Officer of PATA (UK), the largest voluntary sector provider of early years childcare and education support in Gloucestershire. She shares how small steps can lead to a more inclusive organisational culture

Being an ally means supporting people from marginalised groups.  As a white woman, I have lived experience of gender inequality, but true allyship is intersectional and recognises that people hold overlapping identities that can compound their experiences of discrimination. 

When I first started reflecting on inclusion, honestly, I was scared.  Inclusion and allyship was important to me, but I didn’t know much more on the topic.

I was scared of getting it wrong and afraid I might upset someone if I used the wrong words.  People within my organisation were kind and had the best intentions and it felt safer to conclude that we were inclusive because we were all caring people. Yet, I knew I had to push towards true inclusion. 

Lucy Henderson explores how every day, friendly interactions can create a culture of belonging within your organisation

Belonging has long been recognised as an important part of the human experience with research spanning psychology, sociology, education, and public health reflecting the growing consensus that belonging is central to our health and wellbeing. Over the last five years I’ve researched belonging through the lens of newcomer experience, working with grassroots arts organisations in Gloucestershire and exploring how belonging develops when someone joins a group.

For something so important, you may be surprised at how easy it is to support belonging in your organisation! It's built in every day moments, and can be even something as simple as a remembered name. In my research, I found that belonging grew from small interactions that added up over time. It doesn’t have to be complicated, just consistent.

Our 1st cohort of the Future Leaders Pathway Programme graduated last week… find out more about the programme and what they learned.

Vicci is Chief Executive Officer of Inclusion Gloucestershire. In this edition, Vicci shares her five top thought-provoking reads…

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

The Age-friendly Employer Pledge from the Centre for Ageing Better is a commitment made by employers to celebrate the value of older workers. It is free to sign-up and is open to employers across the UK. Age UK Gloucestershire have recently signed the pledge, so we spoke to their CEO, Alan Inman-Ward to find out more.

We are delighted to announce that our new event training programme for September to December is now available to book with 28 courses designed to support the VCSE sector across Gloucestershire.

This week is Small Charity Week (22–29 June 2026) and we’re taking the opportunity to shine a light on the amazing work being done by some of Gloucestershire’s small charities.

Today we’re taking a look at Campden Edge Youth Arts Fund (https://www.campdenedge.org/), a charity making grants to children and young people.

This week is Small Charity Week (22–29 June 2026) and we’re taking the opportunity to shine a light on the amazing work being done by some of Gloucestershire’s small charities.

Today we’re taking a look at PATA (https://pataglos.org.uk/), an Early Years education & play membership charity.

This week is Small Charity Week (22–29 June 2026) and we’re taking the opportunity to shine a light on the amazing work being done by some of Gloucestershire’s small charities.

Today we’re taking a look at Be a Good Neighbour (https://www.beagoodneighbour.org/), a newly registered charity delivering services in Cheltenham.

This week is Small Charity Week (22–29 June 2026) and we’re taking the opportunity to shine a light on the amazing work being done by some of Gloucestershire’s small charities.

Today we’re taking a look at Hope and Vision Communities (https://hopeandvision.org.uk/our-communities/womens-community) and finding out more about their Coaster Challenge competition!

This week is Small Charity Week (22–29 June 2026) and we’re taking the opportunity to shine a light on the amazing work being done by some of Gloucestershire’s small charities.

Today we’re taking a look at Headway Gloucestershire (https://headwaygloucestershire.org.uk/)

This week is Small Charity Week (22–29 June 2026) and we’re taking the opportunity to shine a light on the amazing work being done by some of Gloucestershire’s small charities.

Today we’re taking a look at the Hollie Gazzard Trust (https://holliegazzard.org/)

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire is gathering insight from third and public sector organisations to identify training needs around sexual violence.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday working life. From drafting communications and analysing data to automating administrative tasks, many charities are already using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot or automated fundraising platforms.

While these tools can bring real efficiencies, they also introduce new risks that trustees need to understand.

We find out more about the work of Brody’s Trust, and why Nicola thinks that the trustee role is so important.