About us
About us
GRCC is an independent charity that works with Gloucestershire’s communities to inspire, enable, and deliver community action. We work across the whole county to help communities create thriving, sustainable places for people to live and work in.
Our Community Development Team supports capacity building and provides information and advice, including training, to voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector groups and organisations of all sizes and to Parish and Town Councils in Gloucestershire, with the support of our Affordable Housing , Digital , and Mental Health teams.
GRCC works under the umbrella of ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) as part of a network of 38 Rural Community Councils across England, ensuring the collective voice and experiences of rural people are heard, and influence at a national level. Reporting directly to DEFRA, we jointly aim to create thriving, inclusive, economically active rural communities where people have access to the support and services that they need.
Our Vision:
- To support and empower Gloucestershire’s communities through change.
Our Mission:
- To help build strong, healthy, sustainable communities in Gloucestershire using our knowledge, experience, and networks.
Our Values:
- Pursuit of excellence and best value
- Partnership and collaboration
- Responsiveness and adaptability
- Inclusivity and equality
- Openness and accountability
Read more below about Our Projects, Our Teams, Our Story, Testimonials, Our Policies, and any current opportunities to Join Our Team .
GRCC is a registered charity (number 1054282) and a Limited Company (number 3181755).
Our story
Our charity, Gloucestershire Rural Community Council, was founded in 1923, "for the purpose of encouraging and fostering village activities... that make for the happiness and elevation of the community." Although we now work in urban and rural areas, the core of what we do is still to improve community life and enable community action in Gloucestershire.
Our work
Our work spans a very wide range of areas, from supporting village halls and community buildings, just as we did in 1923, to more 21st century concerns such as Digital Equity. You'll find all our projects listed on our Projects page, and feedback from people and organisations that we've worked with in our Testimonials section.
Our people
Our staff and trustees all have the necessary local knowledge, expertise and understanding to support Gloucestershire’s communities, and they are committed to always doing their very best to help. Click on a person below to find out more about them or if you wish to send them a message.
Our teams
Our Teams work on a wide range of projects and services, but what they all have in common is expertise, local knowledge, and dedication to supporting people and communities. Use the orange buttons below to find out more about each of the Teams.
