Our Partners, Funders & Supporters
Our mission is only possible because we have amazing Partners, Funders & Supporters that allow us to achieve lasting social impact.
What We Do
We support people to build relationships, form groups, and create resident‑led projects that improve everyday life where they live.
We connect communities with local organisations, public services and businesses, so that change is shaped by the people who are most affected and benefits are shared locally.
THE IMPACT WE MAKE
For residents and neighbourhoods, our community building work leads to:
- Stronger relationships and reduced isolation
- More people confident to take the lead in their community
- New resident led groups, projects and mutual support networks
- Better connections and trust between communities and local services
- Neighbourhoods that are more resilient, welcoming and inclusive
This is the change we mean when we talk about social impact: what is different in people’s lives, in relationships, and in whole neighbourhoods because community building is happening.
How this creates value
Public bodies and private businesses are now requested to demonstrate their Social Value – the wider Social, Economic and Environmental benefits created through their work and investment. We can deliver that Social Value for out partners. Our approach translates naturally into their Social Value Priorities.
| Priorities | How it creates Social Value |
|---|---|
| Health and wellbeing | Residents feel more connected, active and better supported resulting in increased mental health and reduced loneliness. |
| Stronger communities | More resident-led groups, shared activities and informal support networks, lead to increasing cohesion and local resilience. |
| Inclusive opportunity | People who are often overlooked become more visible and involved, with pathways into volunteering, learning and, in time, employment. |
| Local economy and skills | Support for community organisations and grassroots initiatives that keep resources, skills and leadership within the city. |
In national terms, we are aligned with the Social Value themes such as:
- Community and Volunteering
- Local Skills and Employment
- Supporting Local Organisations
- Health and Wellbeing
- Inclusive, Sustainable Communities.
Why partner with us on Social Value
Working with GCBC helps you deliver social value that is:
We are embedded in Gloucester’s neighbourhoods and work alongside residents, benefiting from long time trusted relationships.
Place‑based and trusted
Activities are shaped by what people say matters to them, ensuring your social value is relevant and welcomed.
Community‑led
We pay particular attention to people and places that are very often left out of traditional engagement.
Inclusive
We capture numbers, outcomes and real stories, so you can evidence both scale and depth of value created.
Measurable Impact and Storytelling
Whether you are a public sector commissioner, a business with ESG and social value commitments, or a funder focused on impact, partnering with us allows you to invest in community‑led change that contributes to stronger, healthier and more connected neighbourhoods in Gloucester.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
We can work with our partners to:
- Co-design and deliver community based projects that match your social value priorities and local needs
- Host and support volunteering and skills sharing opportunities for your staff within resident led initiatives.
- Strengthen and connect local community groups that can benefit from your support.
- Provide clear, accessible reporting on activities, outcomes and, where helpful, social value measures that align with your frameworks.
If this fits with how you want to contribute to Gloucester, we’d be happy to talk about how we can work together on meaningful, locally rooted social value.
From grassroots groups to established organisations, all of you help make our vision possible
Our Partners, Funders & Supporters
