Our Community Builders nominated people across Gloucester that have shown Community Spirit over 2022, celebrating their actions and accomplishments to make Gloucester a great place to live.

“Reaching others beyond ourselves” has always been a challenging mantra that I try to aspire to and this role has definitely put people back at the forefront of community life across the city, whilst challenging my own human desire to rescue/fix people.

I have worked in NHS for many years all over Gloucestershire and also in Bristol. I am really proud to have been part of the NHS family and have met and worked with some brilliant and dedicated colleagues, making friends for life.

These resources give people a safe, warm environment to meet, talk and take part in different activities, that don’t just benefit the resident, but enables the business to thrive and learn, and expand for the residents needs.

People need a physical connection, building a healthy routine for themselves at home, and being able to talk to people face to face. The physically company has been the driving force behind this group, knowing their need for that interaction and social belonging.

When Mark began his Community Builder journey in October 2021 in the Abbeymead and Abbeydale area, he was keen to build connections with people in the area. Three months in, those connections are now just starting.