Our Members

Working to create fun opportunities for disabled and non-disabled young people together.

- Home of Gloucestershire's Neurodiversity Network.

- Inclusion training

- You're Welcome directory of inclusive activities.

Address: Unit 16, Highnam Business Centre, Newent Road, Highnam, GL2 8DN.

Email: info@activeimpact.org.uk

Website: https://www.activeimpact.org.uk/

Our vision is for everyone to age well, their way.

Together, we support, educate, and influence the development of a more age-friendly Gloucestershire.

We aim to ensure Gloucestershire is a place where people can age well, participate fully, have purpose and feel valued.

Address: Henley House, Barnett Way, Barnwood, Gloucester GL4 3RT

Email: enquiries@ageukgloucestershire.org.uk

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/gloucestershire

Our mission is to promote strong mental health for boys and young men (up to the age of 25) across Gloucestershire and its surrounding areas, who are at risk/struggling with their mental health, in particular those who are/may be neurodivergent.

We strive to raise awareness of the challenges that these young men face, reduce the stigma that still remains, and provide support and advocacy services and training for community groups to enable them to support boys and young men more effectively.”

Email: archiematthewstrust@gmail.com

Website: https://www.archiematthewstrust.co.uk/

Art for All Mental Health is an Arts and Mental Health Charity. We deliver therapeutic art classes to adults with a mental health condition in Cheltenham and the surrounding areas of Gloucestershire. 

We aim to help people achieve sustained mental well-being through the practice of being creative.

Address: 9 Baker Street, Cheltenham, GL51 9HQ.

Email: enquiries@artforallgroup.org

Art Shape runs a countywide programme of arts courses and projects with a specific focus on disability issues and social inclusion.

We work with individuals, groups, communities, organisations and partners to promote everyone’s right to creative experience as well as identifying gaps in provision and designing programmes of work to bridge these gaps.

Art Shape provide bespoke training courses and information, advice and progression guidance to aid personal and professional development in the arts.

Address: Brockworth Court Farm, Court Road, Brockworth, Gloucestershire, GL3 4QU

Email: info@artshape.co.uk

BTD is a not for profit company with a friendly team that offers affordable housing to all. Help with obtaining a tenancy that would normally be out of reach to the vulnerable, low income or inexperienced tenant, and in turn helping them sustain a healthy tenancy.

Address: 99 Barton Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 4HR

Email: info@btd.co.uk

Black Ark Media aims to shed a light on what it means to be Black and British in a time of perpetual change.

We create events that bring communities together to share socially conscious art, literature and films that allow people to have meaningful conversations about race culture and identity.

Email: Blackarkmedia@gmail.com

We rescue, rehabilitate and release the European wild hedgehog. We provide educational talks to schools and adult groups such as gardening clubs.

Address: Unit 5, Abbotswood Shopping Centre, Brockworth, Gloucestershire GL3 4NY

Email: Brockworthhedgehogrescue@outlook.com

Website: https://brockworthhedgehogrescue.co.uk

Brody’s Trust supports children and young people with complex disabilities and additional needs, along with their families, across the Forest of Dean.

The charity is transforming the former Joys Green Primary School into a fully inclusive Sensory Hub offering safe, accessible spaces for play, regulation, and family support. Its work is shaped by lived experience, ensuring every room and resource is designed for children who cannot access mainstream facilities.

Brody’s Trust is building a community where families feel understood, included, and empowered.

Address: School Road, Joys Green, Lydbrook, GL17 9QX

Website: www.brodys-trust.org

Email: hello@brodys-trust.org

We support adults with learning disabilities to form and maintain meaningful friendships. We recruit volunteers for our buddy programmes - Gig Buddies, Social Buddies and Football Buddies to help adults with learning disabilities get out into their community to do the things they enjoy.

Address: The Mill, Upper Mills Trading Estate Bristol Road Stonehouse GL11 2BJ

Email: admin@buildingcircles.org.uk

CandO helpline is here to support adults living in Gloucestershire who are experiencing mild to moderate wellbeing difficulties, such as anxiety, low mood or depression, including support for self-harm.

We can also provide support and information to friends, family, carers and professionals. Providing confidential emotional support, information and signposting, the team are available every day of the year between 2pm and 9pm.

Address: https://gloucestershirecando.org/

Tel: 0808 801 0606

Email: cando@rethink.org

CCS Adoption finds families for children who need them; but matching a child (or children) with a family is only the start of a lifelong adoption journey.

All adopted children have experienced adverse childhood experiences; the impact of trauma can create lifelong issues including: forming trusting relationships; social skills and relationships with peers; executive functioning skills; speech and language difficulties; learning difficulties; regulating their emotions; coping with transitions and change.

CCS Adoption provides a range of programmes to adoptees and adoptive families. Family finding is funded by local authority fees but adoption support isn’t and relies on vital charitable funds.

Address: www.ccsadoption.org

Email: info@ccsadoption.org

The Charcot Therapy Centre is a Centre of excellence for people living with or supporting someone with a neurological or long term condition. We embrace collaborative working with both charities and statutory services.

The Charcot Therapy Centre is an informative, inclusive and inviting community hub delivering unique and alternative therapies, in a friendly, homely and non-clinical environment. Alongside our dedicated team of therapists and volunteers we support and encourage individuals with compassion and empathy to embrace their well being and symptom management to allow them to live a good quality of life.

Address: 71-75 Frampton Road Gloucester GL1 5QB

Email: info@thecharcot.org.uk

“Charlie's gives free holistic therapies and support to anyone affected by cancer.”

Address: Unit 2 Madleaze Road, Gloucester, GL1 5SJ

Email: charlies2014@yahoo.co.uk

The Cheltenham Education Partnership brings together schools, colleges, universities and community organisations to champion the best interests of young people. It works to widen opportunity, promote social cohesion and strengthen collaboration across state and independent sectors.

The Partnership enables innovative educational initiatives, offers shared programmes for students, provides high-quality professional development for educators, and builds links with partners both within and beyond education to benefit the whole Cheltenham community.

Email: manager@cepartnership.org.uk

Website: https://cepartnership.org.uk/

Cheltenham Town Community Trust is the official charity of Cheltenham Town Football Club. Our aim is to use the power of football to inspire, support and engage people across Gloucestershire.

We deliver programmes that promote physical and mental wellbeing, education, inclusion and personal development. We work with people of all ages and backgrounds, from children and young people in schools, to adults with disabilities, older residents, and underrepresented groups, helping them build confidence, develop skills, and lead healthier, more connected lives.

Email: info@ctfccp.com

Website: www.ctfccp.com

“We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.”

Address: Unit 15, Whiteway Court, Cirencester. GL7 7BA

Email: info@cirencester.foodbank.org.uk

“CHYP supports vulnerable young homeless people, aged 16 to 25 years old. We not only provide 24hr supported accommodation but the practical and emotional support they need. CHYP’s key objective is to move the young homeless people safely towards being a positive part of our community through individually tailored support to achieve stability and independence. Intense support, made at the right time changes the life chances of these young people.”

Address: 29/31 Querns Lane Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1RL

Email: chyp@btinternet.com

Website: https://cirencesterhousingforyoungpeople.com/

“Community Connexions provides transport across Gloucestershire (except the Forest of Dean) to those who cannot access any other means of travel. We deliver our services using professional drivers utilising accessible minibuses, and volunteer drivers using their own vehicles. Most of our services are door-to-door, providing transport to essential health appointments, day centres, lunch clubs or just to get some shopping. Community Connexions also provides bus services, shopping trips and days out.”

Address: Suite 14 Corinium House, Barnwood Point, Gloucester GL4 3HX

Email: info@communityconnexions.org.uk

“Community Kitchen Glos is a volunteer-driven community initiative dedicated to addressing food insecurity in our city. Our mission is to ensure that everyone in our city can access healthy, hearty, home-cooked meals. We are committed to creating a supportive, compassionate community; treating all individuals with dignity, respect and kindness; empowering both our guests and volunteers to thrive.”

Address: St John's Hall, Gloucester GL1 2AT

Email: hello@communitykitchenglos.org.uk

“Create Gloucestershire supports everyday creativity to take root in communities across Gloucestershire. We do this by building cultural confidence of communities and championing artists, particularly in places with less access to cultural opportunity. This means strengthening local relationships, resources and trust so neighbourhoods can shape creative life on their own terms, becoming more joyful, healthy and connected.
"Create Local" is Create Gloucestershire’s long-term shift towards neighbourhood-centred power and cultural planning. It is the practical engine of our mission, embedding learning, ownership and decision-making at a local level and generating insight that informs wider systems change.”

Address: Suite 127, 20 Winchcombe Street, Cheltenham, Glos, GL52 2LY

Email: hello@creategloucestershire.co.uk

Website: https://www.creategloucestershire.co.uk/

“Our mission is to create inclusive communities that can support mental, emotional and physical health and wellbeing for everyone. We are a values-led organisation. Our values are:

Inclusion: ensuring inclusion of marginalised people, supporting their autonomy, raising expectations and access to opportunities for work, leisure, belonging and health

Sustainability: developing knowledge and understanding of social, climate and natural environment issues, strengthening resilience of people and our local communities

Empowerment: speaking up for people who are not being heard, facilitating them to become more enabled, empowered and have a confident voice in their local and global community.”

Address: Creative Sustainability CIC, Fromehall mill, Lodgemore Lane, Stroud, GL5 3EH

Email: info@cscic.org

“We support and recognise the individual needs of family carers and people with care needs, offering them peace of mind and understanding to improve their own health and well-being by giving them time to themselves and take a break from caring.”

Website: https://crossroadscareglos.org.uk/

Email: info@crossroadscareglos.org.uk

“Dean Trail Volunteers are dedicated to making the Forest of Dean one of the best places in the UK to ride a mountain bike. We build, maintain, and improve the trails at the FOD Cycle Centre so that riders of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can enjoy safe, exciting, and accessible mountain biking. We help promote physical fitness, boost mental wellbeing, and encourage more people to enjoy the benefits of time spent in nature.

Every project we take on aims to protect, conserve, and enhance the natural environment, ensuring the Forest of Dean remains a beautiful, thriving place for the whole community to enjoy.”

Address: Forest of Dean Cycle Centre, Cannop, Coleford, GL16 7EH

Website: www.deantrailvolunteers.org.uk

Email: admin@deantrailvolunteers.org.uk

“Supporting VCSE organisations to grow and have more impact through business planning; theory of change development; business development and fundraising.”

Address: 71 Bowbridge Lane, Stroud, GL5 2JL

Website: www.dpconsulting.co.uk

Email: deborah@dpconsulting.co.uk

“We operate as a village hall serving people of the Parish and beyond who wish to hire the hall for a wide range of events. We fundraise through volunteers to maintain the hall to fulfil our health and safety obligations and improve the experience of hall users. We do this by hosting a running a variety of both regular and one off events. We are governed by trustees and members.”

Address: Hidcote Road, Ebrington, GL55 6NA

Email: ebringtonvillagehall22@gmail.com

“FWAG SW support farmers, landowners and communtites across the South West, with a team in Gloucestershire, with wildlife conservation and valuing the ecosystem services provided by the farmed landscape. The charity provides advice to farmers, delivers environmental and sustainable food projects, and facilitates farmer groups, with a focus on supporting farmers in the transition to more sustainable agroecological farming and food production.”

Address: Unit 11, Trull Farm Cottage Buildings, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8SQ

Email: info@fwagsw.org.uk

Website: https://www.fwagsw.org.uk/

“Field Notes / Nodiadau Maes is a land‑rooted wellbeing project working across Wales, Gloucestershire and the Peak District. It supports marginalised rural communities, with a particular focus on LGBTQIA+ people to find grounding, connection and belonging through time spent with the land.
The organisation is shaped by queer ecology, which values fluidity, interdependence and the understanding that humans and landscapes are always in relationship. This approach guides Field Notes / Nodiadau Maes to create spaces that are non‑hierarchical, adaptive and attentive to the many ways people belong to place. Through walking conversations, fireside gatherings, creative practices and slow, sensory time outdoors, the project invites participants to feel held by the land and by one another.”

Email: fieldnotescic@gmail.com

“fly2help harnesses the power of aviation and flight to educate, inspire and support those who need it most.”

Address: Unit SE12B, Gloucestershire Airport, Cheltenham, Gloucester, GL51 6SR

Website: https://www.fly2help.org/

Email: carly@fly2help.org

“Footprints 2 Africa is a Gloucestershire-based humanitarian charity dedicated to supporting ostomates in Africa and South Africa who have no access to essential stoma supplies.

Our aim is to collect unused ostomy equipment from individuals, hospitals, and organizations across the UK and ensure it reaches people in severe need, many of whom are forced to use makeshift items such as bread bags, tins, or heavy duty tape to survive.

We work to restore dignity, health and hope by providing reliable, appropriate medical supplies, relieving suffering and preventing life threatening infections. Alongside this, we raise awareness locally about the challenges faced by ostomates worldwide and build community involvement through volunteering, education and donation drives. We are currently developing a future initiative to place emergency ostomy supplies in the community, to better support people who may be caught out without essential items.

Address: Stoma, Limekiln Farm, Middle Lypiatt, Stroud GL6 7RL

Email: sam@footprints2africa.org.uk

Website: https://www.footprints2africa.org.uk

“We are a group of volunteers who love their community and want to do all we can to help families in the Forest of Dean. We provide essential support to families by supplying baby equipment, nappies, wipes, toiletries, and clothing for newborn and premature babies. We also provide clothing for children aged 0–15 years and school uniforms up to 16 years old. Through our dedicated children’s clothing cupboard, we ensure families in the community have access to the items they need. We provide these services with the support of our committed volunteers from our central storage location.“

Address: Unit S5, Eastern United Business Park, Ruspidge Road, Cinderford, GL14 3AW

Website: www.forestbabybank.org

Email: fodbabybank@gmail.com

“The Forest of Dean Buddy Club is an all-inclusive social group for people with additional needs, offering a safe, welcoming space to make friends, have fun, and feel part of a supportive community.

We meet every Tuesday from 7–9pm at The Causeway Club in Cinderford, where we enjoy a range of activities like games, crafts, music, themed nights, and relaxed social time. Our sessions are designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone, with a focus on friendship, respect, and inclusion.

Carers and support workers are always welcome, and we pride ourselves on being a pressure-free, judgment-free space where everyone can be themselves.”

Address: The Causeway, Edge Hills Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire GL14 2QH

Email: Fodbuddyclub@gmail.com

“Forest Pulse is a local registered charity which provides a range of exciting out-of-school social, sport and recreational activities for disabled children and young people up to the age of 25, giving them the opportunity to meet up with friends, have fun and learn alongside their non-disabled peers.”

Address: 4th Floor Carlson Suite, Vantage Point Business Village, Mitcheldean GL17 0DD

Email: admin@forestpulse.co.uk

Website: https://www.forestpulse.co.uk/

“Forest Sensory Services is a small friendly charity, who provides support to those with sensory impairment (sight and hearing).

We believe as an organisation we promote and encourage our clients to remain as independent as possible with their impairments. This is done by referrals, equipment, and support from out qualified Eye care liaison officer (ECLO).”

Address: Forge Centre, Foxes Bridge Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire
GL14 2LJ

Website: https://forestsensoryservices.org/

Email: support@forestsensoryservices.org

“Founding Futures CIC is here to create healthier, happier, more connected lives for the people who need support the most. We make human, real-life support accessible through coaching, mentoring, wellbeing and nature-based programmes, movement initiatives, practical skills for work and enterprise, and inclusive community spaces. We support young people, adults, families, job seekers, returners and aspiring entrepreneurs who face stress, isolation, low wellbeing or limited opportunities, helping them build confidence, resilience and stronger futures.”

Address: Firgrove Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6PJ

Email: karen@wearefoundingfutures.org

Website: https://wearefoundingfutures.org

“Freedom Leisure is a not-for-profit charitable leisure trust, and supporting individuals and communities to be more active and healthier is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in ‘health at all ages’; we want the local communities we serve to have fun, feel welcome, included and empowered to live healthy lives whatever their age or ability.”

Address: Tetbury Road, Cirencester GL7 1US

Email: See website for contact details for relevant centre

Website: https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/

“Our Mission is to protect and enhance the Cotswolds' unique environment, heritage and culture. All that we do is guided by this mission. Any project we either undertake or support will always meet this overarching purpose.

Our work supports people living in, visiting or working in the Cotswolds as well as local organisations and groups working to deliver projects that benefit the heritage and environment of the Cotswolds.”

Address: The Old Prison, Northleach GL54 3EX

Email: info@friendsofthecotswolds.org

“We provide emergency food and practical support to people in their hardest moments. We also work with

partners and local communities to ensure everyone gets the right help long before they need a food bank.”

Address: The George Whitefield Centre, 107 Great Western Road, Gloucester GL1 3NF

Email: info@gloucester.foodbank.org.uk

Telephone: 01452 309683

Website: https://gloucester.foodbank.org.uk/

“We support veterans and direct family members. Primarily we provide a Home Visit service to help with loneliness, we receive referrals mainly from social prescribers, and a Veterans coffee afternoon.

We provide services such as assistance with form filling from benefits, to Veteran ID cards, and assist with finding Grant providers. We also occassionally take our "friends" to appointments. We refer to our clients as friends. We formed at the start of this year, we used to provide services for a national charity.”

Email: GVSinfo@mail.com

“Our mission is to help families across the Gloucestershire county reach their breastfeeding goals.

We welcome all families, whatever their feeding journey.

The social side of our work support community cohesion and postnatal mental health.”

Email: info@gbsn.org.uk

Website: https://gbsn.org.uk/

“We’ve counselled people across Gloucestershire for some 40 years, training several generations of counsellors who are weaved into the fabric of the county’s mental health and wellbeing networks. With rooms in Stroud, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury and Cirencester, we also work online. We hold a number of contracts from the public sector and in schools and workplaces, as well as working with adults, young people and couples to create space, clarity and relief. We are accredited by both the BACP and BPC.”

Email: info@gloscounselling.org.uk

Website: www.gloscounselling.org.uk

Address: Alma House, 52/53 High Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1AP

Telephone: 01453 766310

“The Gloucestershire Gay and Lesbian Community + is a friendly social group that welcomes people of all sexualities and ages. The group aims to provide a meeting place for people who want to meet others similar to themselves in a relaxed social environment without the pressures associated with the gay bars and clubs. We are supported by our own fundraising and do not receive any grants or outside funding.”

Email: info@gglc.co.uk

Website: https://www.gglc.co.uk/

“GRC is a creative re-use charity. Rescuing waste resources from local business across Gloucestershire, we collect, sort and process these surplus materials which would otherwise be destined for incineration. These unusual and high-quality materials are made available in our Scrapstore, providing low-cost resources to schools, nurseries, childminders and community groups, as well as families, individual artists and crafters alike. We have a team of volunteers who help us run the project with the aim to promote re-use and sustainable alternatives whilst supporting play & creative opportunities throughout the county. GRC also owns the building (an old shirt factory) that the Scrapstore operates from and provides rental space for 14 other organisations, as well as an art room and dance studio available for hire.”

Address: City Works, Alfred Street, Gloucester GL1 4DF

Email: info@grcltd.org

“We offer adventures for young people aged 4–14, helping them build confidence, learn new skills, and discover their potential in Gotherington and the surrounding areas.”

Address: Gotherington Village Hall, Malleson Road, Gotherington, Cheltenham GL52 9ER

Website: www.gotheringtonscouts.org.uk

Email: nic.coates@gotheringtonscouts.org.uk

“GRCC is an independent charity that works within Gloucestershire’s communities to inspire, enable, and deliver community action. We work countywide to strengthen and develop communities to create thriving, sustainable places for local people to live and work in.”

Address: Community House 15 College Green Gloucester GL1 2LZ

Email: info@grcc.org.uk

“Headspace is a local charity situated in Bourton on the Water, dedicated to providing free counselling, mentoring and therapeutic wellbeing support to young individuals aged 11-19 years old who are navigating mental health challenges.

We work closely with other community services to ensure young people receive the tailored assistance they may require.”

Address: Unit 6, Old Station Yard, Bourton Industrial Estate, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2RZ

Email: admin@myheadspace.org.uk

“Headway Gloucestershire is a local charity dedicated to improving life after brain injury.

We provide essential services across Gloucestershire for people over 18 with acquired brain injuries, their partners, families, friends and carers.

Our services include Rehabilitation, Peer Support and Carer Support Group, Outreach support on an individual basis and a Hub based offer at locations across Gloucestershire.”

Address: Headway House, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3EP

Email: admin@headwaygloucestershire.org.uk

Phone: 01452 312713

“The Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre, provides specialist healthy relationship support in Gloucestershire. With a focus on early intervention and trauma-informed care, our family focused approach gives individuals, couples, and families the practical tools, knowledge, and emotional resilience to build safer and healthier connections.

Our support is aimed at expectant and new parents, with children up to the age of 5 years.”

Email: contact@healthyrelationshipsac.co.uk

Website: https://www.healthyrelationshipsac.co.uk/

“Providing subsidised social events and support sessions for children, and their families, living with Heart Conditions through donations and fundraising.”

Address: Redwell House, Matson Lane, Gloucester, GL4 6DX

Website: https://heartheroes.co.uk/

Email: becky@heartheroes.co.uk

“Home-Start Cotswolds supports families with children under 5. We offer weekly volunteer home support; postnatal groups and maternal mental health groups. Visit our website or give us a call for more information.”

Address: c/o Cirencester Baptist Church, Chesterton Lane, Cirencester GL7 1YE

Email: office@home-start-cotswolds.org.uk

Website: https://home-start-cotswolds.org.uk/

“We support over 600 families every year through a plethora of different services including home visiting by trained volunteers, antenatal and postnatal groups, a perinatal mental health peer support programme and a Dad Matters project to specifically support dads to have the best relationships possible with their children.

Our vision is to see every parent living in Stroud and Gloucester getting the support that they need to give their children the best possible start in life.”

Address: Annexe 3, Bond's Mill Estate, Stonehouse GL10 3RF

Email: enquiries@homestartsd.org‍ ‍

Website: https://homestartsd.org/

“Hope and Vision Communities is a grassroots organisation supporting individuals in their recovery journey. We currently support 20 residents in the Reading area, and are looking to support women in Gloucester.”

Email: Info@hopeandvision.org.uk

Website: https://hopeandvision.org.uk/

“We are a social enterprise offering ground based Equine Assisted Activities to people struggling with Depression and Anxiety. Not riding or prior horse knowledge is required.

We believe our clients have their own solutions, and we provide the space with horses, to allow them to find themselves

We empower clients to find their own solutions, by providing the space and horses.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

* Only Equine Therapy organisation in UK that specialises in Depression and Anxiety

* Offering a Clinical approach, with a 'lived experience team', accredited therapists and trained horse professionals

* Wellbeing of horses AND clients managed

CLIENTS SUPPORTED/ SUPPORT **

* Depression and/ or Anxiety

* PTSD

* Autistic, ADHD and AuDHD (Autism and ADHD)

* Addictions

** We remain within our scope of experience, so if we do not have training or experience with a particular client(s) needs, we feel it would unethical or unprofessional to do so.”

Address: HHPDA Registered/ HQ address (Please note: NOT where sessions are run): 107 Longford Lane, Longlevens, Gloucester, GL2 9HB

Email: info@hhpda.co.uk

Website: www.hhpda.co.uk

“Our vision is an inclusive society that values, respects and includes people who face disabling barriers, every day and in every way. We cover all types of disability and are run by disabled people, for disabled people. We work alongside disabled people delivering a range of projects to ensure that we are empowered, know our rights and have opportunities. We work with society more widely (including businesses, statutory organisations and the NHS) to remove disabling barriers, for example by providing training, producing accessible information and coproducing better services.”

Address: Railway House, Bruton Way, Gloucester, GL1 1DG

Email: info@inclusion-glos.org

“The ITSA Digital Trust's mission is to transform lives through access to and improved use of digital technology. We support community-based projects and charitable organisations by donation good quality refurbished IT equipment and by bringing technology, digital participation and digital skills to vulnerable and low income communities, in areas where digital deprivation is high.”

Address: Wolseley House Oriel Road Cheltenham GL50 1TH

Email: contact@itsadigitaltrust.org

“Jigsaw was formed in response to feedback from residents who identified gaps in local services and a lack of accessible opportunities for support. Jigsaw provides wrap-around, psychologically informed, trauma-informed support that helps children, young people, families, and neurodiverse communities feel understood, connected, and able to thrive. Our work includes: Youth groups and community activities, Clinical services including assessments, and Community outreach and partnerships.

Address: City Works, Alfred St, Gloucester, GL1 4DF

Website: www.jigsawco-op.org.uk

Email: hello@jigsawco-op.org.uk

“We are a social enterprise, building health and community through family cooking. We run stay-and-play style cooking sessions and through these, and other activities, help young children and their adults explore, enjoy and engage with food and each other. We’ve found there are so many great ways of getting families cooking – and a nearly infinite list of benefits! But the one thing that our activities will always have in common is that they’ll be simple, fun for everyone and from scratch!”

Address: Chequers Bridge Centre, Painswick Road, Gloucester GL4 6PR

Email: gloucestershire@kidskitchen.org.uk

Website: www.kidskitchen.org.uk

“Treasure Seekers aims to support people to be the best version of themselves. We engage with those who fall 'through the gaps' of the wider system, those that may struggle to get help elsewhere.”

Address: 52 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2NF

Email: info@kftseekers.org.uk

Telephone: 01452 307201

Website: https://kftseekers.org.uk/

“We are Gloucester's last traditional theatre building, and host live performances throughout the year. We are home to five resident amateur theatre groups who perform a variety of plays, musicals and pantomimes. We support all local people who want to engage with performing arts.”

Address: Barton St, Gloucester GL1 1QX

Email: info@kingstheatregloucester.co.uk

Website: https://kingstheatregloucester.co.uk/

“Llanthony Secunda Priory is a Heritage Venue in Gloucester - a scheduled monument with a range of Grade I listed structures. It provides a green space within the centre of Gloucester with historic buildings to support community activities and interests and historical interpretation. It is a venue for events and commercial/private hire to aid the conservation and upkeep of the site.”

Address: Llanthony Secunda Priory, Priory Junction, Gloucester GL2 5FA

Email: info@llanthonysecunda.org‍ ‍

Website: https://llanthonysecunda.org/

“Listening Post is a professional voluntary counselling service for adults in Gloucestershire. We provide counselling for up to 9 months or longer, to relieve people from their psychological and emotional distress, whatever their financial or social background.
We have primary centres in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud and Lydney, alongside making counselling accessible to communities in several secondary sites. We are also a leading local provider of CPCAB-accredited training courses in counselling and community listening skills.”

Address: St Mary de Lode, St Mary's Square, Gloucester, GL1 2QT

Email: admin@lpost.org.uk

Website: www.listeningpost.org.uk

“Lydney Community Centre provides a safe, friendly environment for the community and groups at this accessible venue, with disabled toilet and free WIFI. There are 5 rooms available to book and a full list of classes for all age groups and abilities listed on our website together with contact names and telephone numbers. It is run entirely by volunteers and is a not for profit community benefit society. New volunteers are welcome.”

Address: The Old School, Naas Lane, Lydney, Glos. GL15 5AT

Email: lydneycommunitycentre@outlook.com

Website: www.hugofox.com/community/lydney-community-centre-20941/home

“Marah reaches out to people in need, providing support in a non-judgmental, welcoming framework. We work with people on the margins of society; those who are excluded from the everyday positive experiences of life due to their circumstances, life history and others’ perception of them. Many people present with a combination of issues. Marah’s ambition is to to have a positive effect on the lives of all who come to us..”

Address: Open House, Painswick Inn, Gloucester Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1QG

Email: admin@marah.org.uk

Website: www.marah.org.uk

“The Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance (MTA), founded by tattoo artist Tanya Buxton in 2021, is a registered charity supporting the breast cancer, BRCA, and transgender/non-binary communities through healing after mastectomy and gender-affirming surgeries. Our Tattoo Gift Voucher Scheme offers financial aid for mastectomy and 3D areola tattoos via our network of approved artists, helping restore confidence and support emotional recovery.”

Website: https://mastectomytattooingalliance.org/

Email: info@mastectomytattooingalliance.org

“We aim to reduce social isolation in the public domain. We come together for common purpose on a regular basis to improve member's wellbeing. We aim to achieve this by designing, building and installing projects on behalf of other local charities, community groups, schools etc.”

Website: www.mis-cheltenham-gloucester.uk

Email: mackay2007@btinternet.com

“Providing recreational cricket for children and adults from 4 years old up. 2 adult teams on a Saturday, All Stars cricket for 4-8 years old and then U11, U13 and U15 teams.”

Address: Stuart Playing Field, Minchinhampton, Stroud GL6 9JJ

Website: https://minchinhampton.play-cricket.com

Email: Info@minchcc.co.uk

“We are passionate about empowering every child, irrespective of their circumstances, to thrive. We advocate an active and healthy lifestyle that positively influences various aspects of a child’s life through a holistic approach which has sustainable lifelong benefits. To achieve this we support schools, families and communities to establish nurturing, positive and stimulating environments that will enable all children and young people to live an active and healthy lifestyle.

Address: Carrant House, Teddington Hands, Evesham Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 8NE

Website: www.move-more.org

Email: info@move-more.org

“New Brewery Arts connects people with the hand-made, promotes the joy and fulfilment of making and celebrates the role of craft and creativity in all our lives.”

Address: Chequers Bridge Centre, Painswick Road, Gloucester GL4 6PR

Email: hello@newbreweryarts.org.uk

Website: https://www.newbreweryarts.org.uk

“The Orchard Trust has a number of care homes and supported living homes in the Forest of Dean, supporting people across Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire and Herefordshire areas. We believe that everyone can lead a fulfilling and fun life. We have cared for people with disabilities with warmth and compassion since 1989, supporting them to live the life they choose. At our Stowfield Site is situated a Therapeutic Smallholding, a Day Service, a Therapy Suite (with rebound and hydrotherapy) and The Orchard Trust Learning & Development Department.”

Address: Lydbrook Valley Springs, Central Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9PP

Email: admin@orchard-trust.org.uk‍ ‍

Website: https://orchard-trust.org.uk/

“The Older Drivers Forum Gloucestershire is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers to support mature motorists on how to continue driving safely for longer. The Forum is passionate that none of us become complacent about our driving but take steps to make sure we are safe to drive, as long as we are fit to do so. We regularly run events and webinars, to watch in the comfort of your home. We work nationally with Road Safety Organisations, Department for Transport and Government departments, constantly seeking the most effective means to support safer driving into old age. “

Address: c/o 28 Byfords Close Huntley, Gloucester GL19 3SA

Email: gopa4672@hotmail.co.uk

Website: https://olderdriversforum.com/gloucestershire/

“Our mission is to make nervous system regulation an accessible public health tool aimed at improving mental health and overall wellbeing for the wider Gloucestershire community. We provide evidence-informed therapeutic 1-1 and group sessions - integrating sound therapy, breathwork, and gentle movement - designed to help individuals move from a state of chronic "fight or flight" into "rest and digest". One of our aims is to bridge the gap in local wellbeing provision by using commercial revenue to subsidise free or low-cost services, ensuring that high-quality mental health support is not a luxury reserved only for those who can afford private rates.”

Email: victoriya@omlivebreathe.com

Website: https://omlivebreathe.com

“Our vision is that all children and young people benefit from positive experiences of childcare, play, development and learning so that they can reach their full potential.

We are primarily a membership organisation providing timely, high quality support to early years education and play providers, we deliver training and also run a number of our own settings.”

Address: Chequers Bridge Centre, Painswick Road, Gloucester GL4 6PR

Email: info@pataglos.org.uk‍ ‍

“People For You is a Gloucestershire-based charity supporting older and vulnerable adults who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation in Fairford, Lechlade and Tetbury. We provide one-to-one befriending, delivered by trained and DBS-checked volunteers, focused on building meaningful and supportive relationships. Our work helps improve wellbeing, confidence and connection to the local community. We work closely with local partners and referrers to offer a person-centred, responsive service.”

Website: https://peopleforyou.co.uk

Email: peopleforyoucotswolds@gmail.com

“Reconnect Gloucestershire supports people affected by stroke, aphasia, and other long-term health conditions and disabilities to rebuild confidence and reduce isolation. We run small, friendly groups offering activities like art, aphasia choirs, nature groups, and stroke peer support across the county.”

Address: Suites abc, South first, The Wheelhouse, Bond's Mill, Stonehouse GL10 3RF

Email: info@reconnectglos.org

“Red Horse Foundation offers equine guided therapy and learning to anyone aged 7+. Clients learn about themselves, their feelings and behaviour patterns as they develop a relationship with one or more of our horses. Sessions are facilitated by certified mental health professionals and tailored to meet the needs of individuals or groups. Our aim is to help people positively transform their life challenges and relationships. No riding required!”

Address: Thrupp Lane, Thrupp, Stroud GL5 2EF

Email: enquiries@redhorsefoundation.org

“Ruspidge Memorial Hall is on the outskirts of Coleford in the Forest of Dean. We offer a huge range of regular activities from fitness classes to craft clubs and host a Mend and Repair Cafe and IT Help.

Additionally, the hall is available to hire when not in use for regular activities.”

Address: Ruspidge Road, Ruspidge, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3AE

Email: ruspidge.secretary@gmail.com

Website: https://ruspidgememorialhall.weebly.com/

“Seren’s Wish Charity is a community‑focused organisation supporting children and families to have a better start in life. We help families access everyday essentials, create opportunities for children to grow and thrive, and bring the community together through positive, inclusive activities.
We run holiday clubs, community events, practical support projects, and a wide range of initiatives designed to make life easier for families and strengthen local connections. Everything we do is shaped by real community need and a commitment to making a genuine difference for children and families across Gloucestershire.”

Address: 38 Little Grebe Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8HP

Email: info@serenswish.co.uk

Website: www.serenswish.co.uk

“SHARP is an education and day service for vulnerable adults. We offer a variety of activity sessions to help our learners to achieve their goals in a warm, friendly and fun environment. We provide a service for adults with learning difficulties/autism/mental health issues for people to learn at their own pace. We are a community interest company - a non profit making organisation.”

Address: Unit 3G, Llanthony Business Park Llanthony Road Gloucester GL2 5QT

Email: julie.sharp.learningskills@gmail.com

Website: www.sharplifelearning.com

“We are a movement of change-makers, making a shift towards better mental health for young people and educators. For a more present, resilient and connected future. Shift Movement is a Gloucestershire-based initiative to make yoga and mindfulness accessible in schools and communities.”

Address: 21 Hyett Road, Cashes Green, Stroud, GL5 4LW

Email: robin@shiftmovement.org.uk

“Provides Stonehouse Community Centre. A sustainable, secure, culturally diverse and accessible space that is valued and supported by the people of Stonehouse and surrounding areas. The Centre is used by groups of all ages with a wide range of interests.”

Address: Stonehouse Community Centre, Laburnum Walk, Laburnum Mews, Stonehouse GL10 2NS

Email: info@stonehousecommunitycentre.co.uk

Website: www.stonehousecommunitycentre.co.uk

“The Stroke Association is here to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. We want to do better work together to deliver more impact for stroke survivors. We do this by listening to and understanding the aspirations and priorities of individuals and organisations within communities, building relationships and partnering with them to make positive changes for people affected by stroke within those communities.”

Address: 1 Sterling Business Park Salthouse Road Northampton NN4 7EX

Email: helpline@stroke.org.uk

“We work with people across Stroud District, supporting them to take action for nature, to enhance biodiversity, and to create and protect wildlife habitats. We have a reputation for running successful and effective projects, thanks to our committed and motivated staff and volunteers. Our volunteers learn new skills and meet new people, and they tell us their wellbeing and mental health improves when they work with SVP.”

Address: 8 Threadneedle Street, Stroud GL5 1AF

Email: info@stroudvalleysproject.org

“Sunflowers Suicide Support provides a range of trauma-informed interventions to meet the holistic needs of children, young people and adults who are bereaved and affected by suicide.

Sunflowers also offer training and bespoke talks to the community to raise suicide prevention awareness, reduce stigma and ultimately reduce the number of people who take their own lives in our community.

In 2021 there were 5583 confirmed suicides in England and in Wales: a significant increase to previous years. Approximately 3/4's of all recorded suicides are males and the majority of these males were aged between 50-54. Females aged 24 and under have seen the largest increase in suicide rate since records began and Suicide is the most common cause of death in people aged 16-24.

Address: Waterside, Bonds Mill, Bristol Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3RF

Telephone: 01453 826990

Email: info@sunflowerssuicidesupport.org.uk

“Swifts and Swallows is based at Ashley’s Meadow Accessible Glamping Site. We are dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming space for people with additional needs and their carers, encouraging meaningful connections with nature through an accessible and inclusive environment.”

Website: https://ashleysmeadow.co.uk/

Email: julia_lawson_4@hotmail.com

“Alexandra Wellbeing House offers a Mental Health Day Service in partnership with Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams (CRHTT) within Gloucestershire, providing support for individuals at risk of or experiencing acute emotional distress. Additionally, we offer free counselling services for those dealing with self-harm and self-injury.”

Address: Alexandra Wellbeing House, 29-31 Alexandra Road, Gloucester, GL1 3DR

Website: www.sgmind.org.uk/gloucestershire-mental-health-services/

Email: awbh@sgmind.org.uk

“TAYCT is Tetbury’s grassroots youth and community charity. We’re dedicated to creating safe, welcoming spaces where young people and the wider community can connect, grow, and feel supported.

We run youth clubs, mentoring and small-group wellbeing projects for young people, as well as inclusive projects like Family Play Days during school holidays and Tetbury's Friendship Café to bring people of all ages together.”

Address: 25 The Ferns, Tetbury, GL8 8JE

Email: admin@tayct.org.uk

“Mentoring, supervised family contact, TA support, welfare checks.
We have a community hub where we provide support groups to children and their families. ”

Address: Unit 1, City Works, Alfred Street, Gloucester, GL1 4DF

Email: enquiries@the-booth.co.uk

“We provide opportunities for young people from 5 - 18 to learn, grow, and discover, in a safe and caring environment with registered leaders, all of whom have enhanced DBS checks. In our sections for younger members the emphasis is all about having fun and making new friends, with plenty of craft, games and learning thrown in. Our activity programme expands as members move through the age groups and we offer everything from sports, cooking, camping, canoeing and competitions against other groups, some also have marching bands. We have a progressive award scheme that leads to the highest badge, the Kings badge, whilst teenagers are offered training opportunities that help develop their confidence, build their skills, and aid their personal development, adding valuable attributes to their CV.”

Address: The Boys Brigade Community Centre, Canterbury Leys, Tewkesbury,

Glos, GL20 8BP

Email: maggiehallan@aol.com

As the guardian of much of the Cheltenham’s heritage and the lead provider of culture, heritage, sport and leisure, the Trust has a major role in sustaining these significant venues, actively supporting the local and visitor economy and helping to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community.

The venues are Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham Town Hall and the Imperial Garden Bar, The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum, Leisure at Cheltenham and the Prince of Wales stadium.

Address: Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA

Email: info@cheltenhamtrust.org.uk

Website: https://www.cheltenhamtrust.org.uk

Telephone: 01242 528764

“The Door's mission is to bring hope into the lives of young people and their families, through unlocking potential and opening opportunity so their past does not define their future.

Motivated by the Christian values of hope, forgiveness and prayer The Door delivers its services at the heart of local communities, seeking to engage stakeholders from the bottom up. We have in-depth knowledge of the local area and its people, we tackle the root causes leading to enduring results and are prepared to deal with complex issues that other agencies shy away from.

The Door travels with people for the long term – walking alongside them, carrying the burden and never giving up.”

Address: Unit 3 The Cross, Parliament Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1DP

Email: info@thedoor.org.uk

Website: thedoor.org.uk

“The organisation provides affordable, inclusive educational enrichment for both home-educated and mainstream primary-aged children. We deliver weekly art classes, a book club, and Montessori-informed learning sessions, alongside regular workshops led by a diverse range of creative practitioners. These activities respond directly to the limited opportunities currently available in the local area.”

Website: www.hopattic.co.uk

Email: jucharteris@gmail.com

“The Isbourne is a pioneering hub of wellbeing based in Gloucestershire. The charity's mission and aim is to support, educate and encourage people in improving their own mental, physical and emotional wellbeing by providing the tools, resources and encouragement to help inspire happier, healthier and more positive lives; and to ensure that wellbeing is accessible by offering free, donation based, nominal cost and tiered pricing options to suit all budgets and financial circumstances.”

Address: Wolseley House Oriel Road Cheltenham GL50 1TH

Email: info@isbourne.org

Website: https://www.isbourne.org/

“A friendly community space offering heavily subsidised or free wellbeing and creative classes. We have specific groups for adults. We also have fantastic children's/young people groups specifically for those living with anxiety or not/part attending school. Classes get to explore unusual approaches to art and crafts, using quality materials. Our small groups and bright, peaceful space is perfect for a bit of me time and a chance to work with like minded people..”

Address: The Quarry, Cam, GL11 6JB

Email: thequarrychapel@gmail.com

“To be a resource for young people, especially those living locally. To provide a range of educational and recreational activities.”

Address: St Peter's Church, Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9AH

Email: hello@therock.uk.com

“TiM is based at the Redwell Centre in Matson. We have invested in our Centre which now provides excellent facilities and services to our users. Our activities and achievements include: Establishing and running activities for all ages and abilities, supporting people in crisis and developing people's skills to enable a stable lifestyle.”

Address: Redwell Centre, Redwell Road, Matson Gloucester GL4 6JG

Email: office@redwellcentre.co.uk

Website: https://www.togetherinmatson.org/

“Trauma Reset CIC helps adults affected by trauma, emotional trauma, anxiety, PTSD and CPTSD to heal and move forward with confidence. We use specialist hypnotherapy and practical mindset tools to gently process difficult experiences, reduce symptoms, and build emotional resilience. Our support includes one-to-one sessions, group programmes, and tailored courses, offered both online and in-person. Our mission is to help people break free from the past and live with calm, self-belief and confidence..”

Address: The Isbourne Centre, 2 Wolseley Terrace, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1TH

Email: lesley@phoenix-hypnotherapy.com

Website: https://www.traumareset.com

“Winchcombe Day Centre is a welcoming day centre which provides care and support, while promoting independence, for older members of the community. Many are living with dementia and mobility issues, some are isolated and need to meet with others. We offer stimulating activities to engage in an informal and friendly atmosphere, and provide a hot 2-course meal. We are open 3-days a week throughout the year. We also run a fortnightly Memory Cafe for families and those living with dementia, as well as a once-a-month Film Club.”

Address: Langley Close, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN

Website: www.winchcombedaycentre.co.uk

Email: enquiries@winchcombedaycentre.co.uk

“World Jungle is about building vibrant, healthy and cohesive communities. Through the medium of dance, music, food, play and the arts, we provide opportunities for people to come together to create healthier and happier communities.

Our Key objectives:

• To provide positive experiences for children & young people which help to build their confidence, creativity and wellbeing.

• To support people of all ages to stay active, connected and healthy

• To celebrate the arts and the diversity of art forms across the planet”

Address: Dursley Library, May Lane, Dursley, Gloucs

Email: info@worldjungle.org.uk-edge.com/

The four cornerstones of Wotton Pride are:

Safe Space – Providing an environment where everyone feels secure, respected, and welcome.

Learning – Sharing knowledge, resources, and understanding to grow together.

Celebrating – Honouring LGBTQ+ identities, diversity, and achievements.

Community – Building meaningful connections and strengthening support across Wotton and beyond.

E-mail address: wottonpride@gmail.com

Website: https://www.wottonpride.com/

“Provides buildings and facilities for the benefit of the general public.”

Address: Civic Centre, 2 Gloucester Street, Wotton Under Edge, GL12 7DN

Email: clerk@wotton-under-edge.comr-edge.com/

“WCSF manage and develop Wotton Community PARC for sport, leisure and recreation of local inhabitants.”

Website: www.wottoncommunityparc.org.uk

Email: mike.marshall@wcsf.org.uk

“Supporting mental health, wellbeing, disability and accessibility in the Forest of Dean and surrounding areas.”

Address: Innovations Business Hub, Mile End road, Coleford, GL16 7QD

Website: www.wyedeanwellbeing.co.uk/

Email: admin@wyedeanwellbeing.co.uk