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Opportunities

Evaluating Accessibility in Rail Transport: The Travel Experience of Wheelchair Users and the Importance of Inclusive Mobility

The purpose of this study is to better understand the experiences of wheelchair users when using rail transportation and to explore ways in which accessibility and inclusive mobility can be improved.

Participation would involve an online conversation/interview, conducted at a time that is convenient for you. The discussion is expected to last approximately [30–60 minutes], and all information shared will be treated confidentially and used solely for academic purposes. Participation is entirely voluntary, and participants may withdraw from the study at any time without any consequences.

Contact email address: osaiyekemwen2.ikponmwen@live.uwe.ac.uk
Please reach out by the 27th July.

 

Join the Pride in Place Board

If you have a connection to Matson or Robinswood get involved.

Have any questions? email chair@mrprideinplace.co.uk.

 

Have your say on the Timms review of PIP with Inclusion Gloucestershire

Please see the attached for more information and how to get in contact with Inclusion Gloucestershire.

Two new volunteer opportunities with Inclusion Glos

See the attachments for more information.

Adult Social Care: Achieving Our Vision

Join us for an engaging and informative event where we’ll share how Adult Social Care is transforming to better support our communities. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to our thinking as we continue to shape and develop our Co-Production Action Plan. This is your chance to hear firsthand about our commitment to co-production and how we are working together to make a meaningful difference.

Why attend?

  • Hear how we are progressing towards our vision for Adult Social Care and co-production
  • Take part in a co-production activity to share your views and experiences and help inform our work
  • Be part of the conversation about the future and your role in making a difference
  • Learn what’s next and how you can get involved

We’re hosting five workshops across the County, with four in-person and one online, to make it easy for you to get involved. Click the links below to book your place at a venue that suits you best (virtual details to follow soon):

Let’s shape the future of Co-Production within Adult Social Care together.
Email Amy.Rees@gloucestershire.gov.uk to secure your place.

Active Gloucestershire is looking for a new Trustee

Find out more

Paid opportunity with Three Guineas

Three Guineas are looking for 4 people to sit on their grants panel.
Visit their website to apply. Deadline is Sunday 28th of June

Some new exciting opportunities are available with Inclusion Glos

Visit their website for more details.

Active Gloucestershire is looking for a new Trustee

Find out more

Paid opportunity with Three Guineas

Three Guineas are looking for 4 people to sit on their grants panel.
Visit their website to apply. Deadline is Sunday 28th of June

Some new exciting opportunities are available with Inclusion Glos

Visit their website for more details.

Grassroots Neighbourhood Fund

The purpose of the Grassroots Neighbourhood Fund is to enable communities to support the council’s ambition to improve health and wellbeing, create resilient communities, and tackle health inequalities.

The scheme will deliver funding to community initiatives that seek to make a positive impact on health and wellbeing and our local communities.

Examples of projects that could be supported include:

  • Friends of local parks initiatives that encourage volunteering or create safer park environments
  • Community hub activities that bring people together
  • Path improvements along canal towpaths that encourage access to nature
  • Lunch clubs that support access to nutritious food, reduce isolation, and foster social connections
  • Creating cycleways to encourage active travel
  • Recruiting digital champions to reduce digital exclusion
  • Food projects that promote access to healthy food
  • One-off events and celebrations that bring communities together
  • Improvements to community buildings such as village halls or sports clubs

  • Nature initiatives such as growing projects or those that increase biodiversity

All projects must directly benefit physical or mental wellbeing.

The total sum available for grants in each electoral division is limited to £20,000. There will be a lower limit of £250 and an upper limit of £5,000 per grant. If you want to discuss whether your project is eligible or have any questions about the fund, please get in touch with our team by emailing: GNF@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

  • Applications will be accepted between October 2025 and March 2027.
  • All funds allocated through the scheme will need to be paid to the applicant by 31st August 2027 (6 months after the end of the scheme application window).

  • Any unallocated or unspent funds will be returned to Cabinet.

Find out more about the fund

Volunteer recruitment dates at Woodchester Park.

Find more information about the upcoming sessions on the National Trust website.

Free courses through the Isbourne Centre

Below is an overview of some of the opportunities available.

Feel Good Thursdays – monthly drop-in (at Isbourne)

1st Thursday of the month, wellbeing peer support group.  Refreshments and social time with a different wellbeing taster topic each month.  Perfect for people to dip their toe in and come and meet the Community Wellbeing team.

Cost: Free / donations

Venue: The Isbourne, Cheltenham town centre

Art for Wellbeing – monthly drop-in (at Isbourne)

3rd Thursday of the month. A gentle, no pressure creative art group offering a space to unwind and destress in the therapeutic setting of The Isbourne – no art experience needed.

Cost: Free / donations

Venue: The Isbourne, Cheltenham town centre

Please see the site below for more information or email Bonnie Lloyd at bonnie@isbourne.org
https://www.isbourne.org/whats-on

Priority Services Register

If you rely on power for medical equipment then the PSR could be for you.

Once registered, customers may receive tailored support including advance notice of power cuts, help with meter readings, and access to alternative heating or cooking facilities in emergency scenarios.

Please click below to see if you are eligible and how to register
Click here for the priority services register

Disability rights UK is looking for those with lived experience for intersectional research

Are you a Disabled person who experiences multiple forms of identity oppression i.e., race, gender, sexuality?
Would you be happy to talk about your experiences of physical activity?

This research is called Moving Intersectionality and is part of DRUK’s Moving Social Work programme.

The time commitment will be 4 hours, and you will be paid for your time! For more information on how to get involved, contact kate.l.marks@durham.ac.uk

 

Paid Peer Worker Role

Please see the attached flyer on joining the ‘Clean Slate Elements Peer Support Programme’ to become a peer support worker. Details on how to get in touch are also on the attached flyer.

A barnwood circle member and barnwood staff co-designed a project together