Families from across Gloucester recently joined us at Bartongate Children and Family Centre for our Best Start Family Hub Open Day, a free community event packed with activities, information and support for families with children aged 0-5 years. We were delighted to welcome over 100 people to the event which brought together local organisations, professionals, playtime andContinue reading “Families enjoy the Best Start Family Hub Open Day”
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Game, set, matcha
A brand-new gelato imagined by Gloucester Academy students and brought to life by Gloucester producer, Wholly Gelato, will be available in Gloucester Services Farmshops this Summer, as part of our fifth Limited Edition project. Ten more year 9 students have been taking part in this year’s Limited Edition business skills course, which offers the opportunityContinue reading “Game, set, matcha”
Chair appointed to lead ambitious Pride in Place programme in Matson and Robinswood
A familiar face from Gloucester’s community scene has been appointed to lead the government’s Pride in Place programme in Matson and Robinswood. Jason Dunsford has been appointed following a recruitment process led by Alex McIntyre MP. Alex and Leader of the Council Jeremy Hilton were joined on the interview panel by members of the localContinue reading “Chair appointed to lead ambitious Pride in Place programme in Matson and Robinswood”
GGT Fest brings families together for two fantastic family days
Gloucestershire Gateway Trust were delighted to welcome families from across the community to GGT Fest; a fantastic way to celebrate an incredible first year of delivering open access, community-led Children and Family Centre services, and managing the Youth Support Services contract for Gloucester and the Forest of Dean. Across two fun-filled, free events – held inContinue reading “GGT Fest brings families together for two fantastic family days”
Reaching deeper: £2 million grant could change lives for a generation of Gloucestershire children
A new initiative to create better access to children and family services for families who may be hidden by social or geographical isolation across four districts of Gloucestershire will begin this Autumn, through a project funded by Summerfield Charitable Trust. The new Family Hubs Catalyst Programme will create a network of community-based support for familiesContinue reading “Reaching deeper: £2 million grant could change lives for a generation of Gloucestershire children”
GGT appoints Jason Dunsford as Chief Executive
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jason Dunsford to Chief Executive of Gloucestershire Gateway Trust from 1st October 2025. Jason has been with the Trust for nine years where his roles have included Head of Education and Skills, Project Manager for the GEM Project, and most recently Deputy Chief Executive. Jason said: “I’mContinue reading “GGT appoints Jason Dunsford as Chief Executive”
Minister’s visit shines a light on youth work
Youth work in Gloucester and across the county had a moment in the spotlight last Thursday as Stephanie Peacock MP, Government Minister for Sport, Civil Society and Youth heard how things are changing for young people in the area and launched a brand-new youth night. It came as part of a visit by the MinisterContinue reading “Minister’s visit shines a light on youth work”
A visit from Kentucky
Written by Emily Spencer, Senior Extension Associate, University of Kentucky “Last month, as a group of researchers and educators from the University of Kentucky, we travelled to England to learn more about the local food system and the ways that organizations and businesses are creatively supporting local farmers and food producers. As part of thisContinue reading “A visit from Kentucky”
From scrap to sustainable products
Introducing producers and makers from the community to Gloucester Services is really important to us, so we’re delighted to have a new, sustainable product in the Farmshops. Introducing producers and makers from the community to Gloucester Services is really important to us, so we’re delighted to have a new, sustainable product in the Farmshops nowContinue reading “From scrap to sustainable products”
Welcoming Families, Connecting Communities
It’s an exciting time at Gloucestershire Gateway Trust, as from the 1 April 2025 we have become the new services provider for Children and Family Centres for Gloucester and the Forest of Dean. We were delighted to be joined by the whole team at The Friendship Cafe in Gloucester on the first day of ourContinue reading “Welcoming Families, Connecting Communities”