There are some fantastic organisations working quietly across Gloucester to make our communities stronger, more connected and better places to live. Gloucester Community Building Collective

From missionary work in Burkina Faso to 22 years as part of the GCT community, Margaret Apperley has a remarkable story to tell. Read about

Residents Enjoy a Great British Seaside Summer Fayre Residents from Guild House, Magdalen House, Kimbrose Club and Gloucester Charities Trust’s sheltered housing schemes came together

Visiting someone you love who is living with dementia can sometimes feel difficult. Families may worry about what to say, whether their loved one will

A warm welcome can make all the difference. When new club members join Kimbrose, it is natural for them to feel nervous or uncertain about

Community is not just about where we are. It is about the connections we make At Kimbrose, we make it a priority to ensure our

At Kimbrose, we provide a wide range of activities, and each one is planned with care. We always begin by thinking about what our members

Recognising the men living with dementia It is well documented that more women are diagnosed with dementia than men, with women making up around 65%

  This week marks the start of dementia awareness week, and this year theme is stay social, stay well! Living with dementia presents many challenges,

Questions from Guild House Sabine, Activities Lead at Guild House, recently sat down with Sue from Musical Movements to learn more about her sessions, what

Our places, our people, our purpose At Gloucester Charities Trust, everything begins and ends with people. For more than five centuries, in several guises the

A Steam Train Day Out: Residents’ Guild House Adventure on the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway There’s something timeless about a steam train journey — the

Big News from Magdalen House – Congratulations Kate! 🎉 We are delighted to share some fantastic news from Magdalen House. Today, Kate Stevens has officially

“Your life matters. Your mind matters. Your body matters. Your choices matter. Your values matter – how can we help?” At Gloucester Charities Trust, this

The Big Guild BBQ! There are some traditions that never fail to bring joy — and the annual Guild House Summer BBQ is certainly one

Working in care is one of the most meaningful things a person can do. But it’s also one of the most emotionally demanding. At GCT,

Rethinking Care: A New Kind of Choice As people live longer, healthier lives, the way we think about care is changing. Many are asking: What

Why Gloucester Charities Trust is a Great Place to Work At Gloucester Charities Trust, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer purpose, community, and

This week is dementia awareness week! Today is all about music and signing. Our club members have varied music tastes, from Rock and metal to

This week is dementia awareness week! What makes Kimbrose so special are the friendships we form.  We have also reunited school friends, work colleagues –

This week is dementia awareness week! In Addition to dementia awareness week, today is also national rescue dog day, so what a better opportunity to

This week is dementia awareness week! Today is all about sport! We appreciate not everyone enjoys sport and exercise , but the benefits are so

This week is dementia awareness week! The Kimbrose club staff and members will be sharing with you the sorts of things we get up to

It was a case of ‘ready, steady bake!’ for a Gloucester stationery supply firm which turned up the heat on fundraising by holding a baking

We are always looking for new ways of helping members of the Kimbrose Club, to enhance the experience they have when they are with us. One

At Kimbrose Club, our members love variety – doing different things and meeting different people. So we were delighted that some National Citizen Service students

A call has gone out for volunteers to help with Gloucester Charities Trust’s popular Kimbrose Club, which supports people with dementia. Our club is run

Two Gloucester clubs have teamed up to create a beautiful wreath as part of a national project, and it’s now on show in London at

Last year we were proud to be the first care setting in Gloucestershire to host a silent disco. When I first saw the concept, I

This month our Resident found with a hidden talent is Mr John Nutall When John was at school during the war he was evacuated to