OUR STORIES
Discover how people and places across Gloucester are growing together.
Real stories. Real impact.
“Little Cupcakes Club”: A Safe Space for Parents and Babies in Tredworth
“Through this project, Sweet T’s is helping combat social isolation, encouraging peer support, and creating a much-needed pause in the busy rhythm of parenthood.”
Digital Inclusion in Gloucester: Helping Everyone Get Connected
“Working from community hubs and local neighbourhoods, Flora and the team help residents gain digital skills, access devices, and learn at their own pace.”
What Does Community Building Really Mean?
“Community builders don’t build walls — they build relationships. Every day, GCBC’s team listens to residents, connects local groups, and helps people come together around shared passions and challenges.”
Friends of Tuffley Avenue Rose Garden: A Small Space with a Big Heart
“A small but beautiful space where it’s clear that a lot of love goes into it.”
Hope in Gloucester: How a Soup Kitchen is Growing Community
“Run entirely by volunteers, the kitchen also distributes clothing, bedding, and practical support.”
Gloucester Skate Park Project 2025: Rolling Towards Change
“We used to feel nobody was listening. Now, this park feels like ours again.”
Edwards 30 miles in 30 days
“Edward organised the fundraiser and spoke to people in Abbeydale to sponsor him for 30 miles…”
Working with the community
“The Longlevens Community Centre wanted to be more connected with the community…”
together is always better
“The group has brought residents together in the area, people who are isolated and can get involved…”
Snapping Away
“Edward organised the fundraiser and spoke to people in Abbeydale to sponsor him for 30 miles, supported by Brandon Trust, he also had a Facebook sponsorship form set up…”
We Are herE for you
“Bert has been driving, delivering food parcels to the elderly and vulnerable as well as well as collecting prescriptions…”
Recycled teenagers
“The group has brought residents together in the area, people who are isolated and can get involved in a relaxed environment…”
the closer that got closer
“When Kate moved into a Close in Longlevens, having previously lived in Kingsholm where there was a willing and growing…”
Jack is bloomin marvellous!
“After school on Monday afternoons, Jack and his Mum started ‘Mindful Monday’ sessions, to help their own mental health and…”
Books are not just for reading
“You find a quiet space, you open that book and then you can be transported away from the day to day grind of life…”
Elsie’s example
“Elsie lived through the second world war in Gloucester and her Dad was one of the air raid wardens in Victoria Street…”
Guitar, will travel
“Neal, like all people, have a gift or talent to share and has brought a bit of sunshine to others through Music…”
Ernie and Josie light the way
“Ernie and Josie and daughter Carol have been bringing a little Christmas cheer for the residents of Elmbridge for over 20 years…”
