Emily Barker

To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, we’re sharing stories about inspirational women who work and volunteer in our sector this week. Meet Emily Barker, our Research and Development Officer here at Gloucestershire VCS Alliance.

Despite having a busy role at Gloucestershire VCS Alliance, Emily still finds time to volunteer at her local primary school in Stroud. She is passionate about the VCSE sector and reflects on her experiences below.

Angela Willis

To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, we’re sharing stories about inspirational women who work and volunteer in our sector this week.

Meet Angela Willis, a trustee with MindsongAfter working as a volunteer for Mindsong, Angela became a trustee for the charity in 2023. She shares her experiences of the role below.

Cate Hemingway

To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, we’re sharing stories about inspirational women who work and volunteer in our sector this week.

Meet Cate Hemingway, Co-Chair of Gloucestershire Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Centre (GRASAC) and Head of Sector Innovation here at Gloucestershire VCS Alliance.

Grants & Fundraising Workshop

This workshop will help equip you with essential tools and strategies needed to secure and manage your fundraising.

Places are fully funded for VCSE sector groups & organisations delivering services in Gloucestershire.  

Join the Digital Champions Network

Are you working in Gloucestershire to support people with digital skills? You may be working as a volunteer in a community setting to better use computers, phones and tablets, or as an employee in an organisation such as a medical surgery or a support service to increase visitors’ digital skills, confidence and accessibility.

If so, find out more about the Gloucestershire Digital Champions Network (part of the DIGI Partnership and funded by the NHS) and the upcoming launch event below!

Grants & Fundraising Workshop

This workshop will help equip you with essential tools and strategies needed to secure and manage your fundraising.

Places are fully funded for VCSE sector groups & organisations delivering services in Gloucestershire.  

Nicole Beebee

To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, we’re sharing stories about inspirational women who work and volunteer in our sector this week.

Meet Nicole Beebee, a board member and trustee of Paul’s Place, a charity which supports physically disabled adults to live life to the full.