LATEST FVAF NEWS Two brilliant people, two exciting new roles! We’re really pleased to share some good news. As part of a strategic restructure, we’ve created two new senior roles – and we’re delighted that both have been filled by people already at the heart of our organisation. These appointments recognise the talent, experience and deep community knowledge within our own team, and reflect our commitment to growing strong leadership from within. Deb Cook – Head of Development After more than a decade with FVAF, Deb’s promotion feels like a natural next step. She has played a huge role in building relationships, championing co-design, and helping turn bold ideas and community stories into meaningful change. As Head of Development, Deb will lead our development strategy – strengthening partnerships, supporting innovation, amplifying community voices, and helping us test and grow new approaches that align with our Theory of Change. Chris Brown, CEO at FVAF said: “After 11 years with FVAF championing volunteering and community groups, I could not be more thrilled to see Deb moving into this exciting new role within the organisation. Deb will bring fresh ideas, energy, and passion to drive innovation in our communities and help grow all the things which make the Forest of Dean such a brilliant place.” Alex Digby – Community Manager We’re equally pleased to announce Alex’s move into the newly created role of Community Manager. Alex will lead our Community Team, supporting projects that put local people in the driving seat, build strong connections, and unlock the skills and assets already present across the Forest of Dean. This role sits right at the heart of our commitment to community-led action and advocacy. “It has been fantastic to watch and support Alex’s growth in our organisation over the last few years, and I am delighted that he has secured this exciting promotion. Alex is a role model for strengths-based working, and he has excelled at building strong relationships across the county in his role as Digital Projects Manager. I am confident that Alex will provide strong leadership to our Community team and look forward to supporting his continued growth with FVAF.” said Nick Penny, Head of Operations at FVAF. Both of these appointments reflect our belief in investing in people and recognising internal talent. They will play a key role in shaping FVAF’s future and deepening our impact across the Forest of Dean. We couldn’t be prouder to see Deb and Alex step into these roles. For media enquires contact communications@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073. -END - Notes to editor: Established in 1994, Forest Voluntary Action Forum (FVAF) is the Voluntary Service Council and Volunteer Centre for the Forest of Dean The charity offers support to local citizens, community groups and activities including support and development advice, training, networking meetings, facilitating representation, volunteer recruitment, volunteer placement and support In addition, FVAF delivers projects with and for the local community, including Youth Support Service, Holiday Activity and Food Programme, The Gloucestershire Digi Partnership, The Forest Compass Directory, Walking with Wheels Head office - Forest Voluntary Action Forum, Ow Bist – Forest Community Space, Dockham Rd, Cinderford , Glos. GL14 2AN.

Two brilliant people, two exciting new roles! READ MORE Frequently visited pages: COMMUNITY HUBS VOLUNTEER ADVICE YOUTH SUPPORT ما هو FVAF؟ FVAF لتقف على منتدى العمل التطوعي للغابات. نحن نقدم الدعم للمواطنين المحليين ومجموعات المجتمع والأنشطة للقيام بالأشياء التي تهمهم أكثر. وهذا يشمل ما يلي: مشورة الدعم والتطوير تمرين معلومة اجتماعات التواصل تسهيل التمثيل تجنيد المتطوعين تنسيب المتطوعين ودعمهم ندير أيضًا العديد من المشاريع مع المجتمع المحلي ومن أجله ، مثل جمعية فورست أوف دين للشباب ، وحملات أنشطة العطلات ، وشبكة موسيقى شباب الغابة ، ومشروع GEM ، ودليل فورست كومباس ، والمشي بعجلات وغيرها الكثير. تحقق من صفحة مشاريعنا للحصول على التفاصيل الكاملة. "بناء مجتمعات أقوى في غابة العميد " اكتشف المزيد JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Get the latest community news and check out exciting volunteering opportunity in or around the Forest of Dean... اذهب الى الفيس بوك Useful publications: FREE directory of the many volunteering opportunities available locally... DOWNLOAD شركاؤنا We work with so many amazing and supportive partners. Find out more here... How to contact us Forest Voluntary Action Forum Ow Bist Forest Community Space Dockham Road Cinderford , Glos. GL14 2AN Email us: contact@fvaf.org.uk Tel: 01594 822073 Copyright © 2021 Forest Voluntary Action Forum. All Rights Reserved. Forest Voluntary Action Forum is a charity (1141126) and company limited by guarantee (07557852) registered in England and Wales. The registered address is The Belle Vue Centre, Cinderford, Glos, GL14 2AB. Travelling in the Forest of Dean Forest Of Dean Climate Action Partnership has created a handy interactive guide to travelling in the Forest of Dean. DOWNLOAD HERE

Our Team. Our head office is based in Cinderford but everyday you will meet members of the FVAF team out and about supporting the community and building strong partnerships with other local organisations and groups... Chris Brown Chief Executive Officer Nick Penny Head of Operations Deb Cook Head of Development Catherine Best Communications & Fundraising Manager Teresa Allewell Finance Manager Cherry Potter-Irwin Finance & Administration Officer Fliss Simister Youth Association Manager Lisa Robertson Youth Development Officer Katy Virgo Youth Development Officer Courtney Middleton Project Coordinator Lauren Greening Youth Development Project Manager Jodie Atkins Youth Support Worker Krissie Carter Neighbourhood Connector Mark Evans Neighbourhood Connector Alex Digby Community Manager Melanie Benn Community Builder Teresa Rose Community Connectors' Facilitator Pete Harper Community Connector Natasha Nelson Working with Forest Food Network Piers Cardiff Forest of Dean Climate Action Partnership Coordinator Becky Moorcroft Forest of Dean Climate Action Partnership Coordinator Meet our trustees. We have a highly skilled board of trustees who meet regularly to monitor, challenge and guide what FVAF does now, and in the future. Bob Rhodes Chair of Trustees Josh Bond Vice Chair of Trustees Jonathan Gault Trustee - Treasurer Sid Phelps Trustee Roger Deeks Trustee Rob Toomer Trustee Diana Martin Trustee Louise Penny Trustee Interested in becoming a FVAF Trustee? Talk to us! Contact Chris is ceo@fvaf.org.uk 01594 822073

YOUTH CLUBS & ACTIVITIES TUESDAY Blakeney Youth Club | 6pm-8pm Cinderford Rd, Blakeney GL15 4AE Open Access youth group for local young people ORGANISATION: Blakeney YC and FVAF Forest Youth Project | 4:30pm-8pm (alternate Tuesdays) The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford GL16 8RH LGBTQ+ young people 10-16yrs ORGANISATION: Wye River Festival and FVAF THURSDAY Coleford Youth Hub (Juniors) | 4pm-6pm The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford GL16 8RH Open Access youth group for Years 5 & 6 (Every Thursday) ORGANISATION: FVAF in partnership with Coleford Town Council Coleford Youth Hub (Seniors) | 6:30pm-8:30pm The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford GL16 8RH Open Access youth group for Years 7 & 8 (Last Thursday of month) ORGANISATION: FVAF in partnership with Coleford Town Council OTHER ACTIVITIES Beezee Families| 4pm-6:30pm The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford GL16 8RH Healthy families 8 week programme (by referral; please contact FVAF for rolling start dates) ORGANISATION: BeeZee Maximus and FVAF Work It Out | TBC The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford GL16 8RH Targeted support for young people not in education, training and employment ORGANISATION: FVAF Youth Support Team ASTON | 6pm-8pm The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford GL16 8RH Targeted ASB and crime prevention (by referral; please contact FVAF for dates) ORGANISATION: PCSO’s and FVAF To find out more contact hi.ya@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073

Youth Support in the Forest of Dean FVAF Youth Team Here to offer help and support to young people and youth clubs, groups or organisations. Discover more Local Youth Clubs Check out the timetable of regular youth clubs and events What's on offer NEW! Universal Youth Services We’ve joined forces Gloucestershire Gateway Trust and The Venture Community Hub, to make a real difference in the lives of young people Discover more

جمعية شباب الغابة تتواجد مؤسسة Forest of Dean للشباب هنا لتقديم المساعدة والدعم للشباب والأندية الشبابية أو المجموعات أو المنظمات. تكوين صداقات جديدة انخرط في مجتمعك السعي وراء مصلحة جرب شيئًا جديدًا تعلم مهارات جديدة تطوع اصنع عالما أفضل التطوع هناك الكثير من فرص التطوع لكل من الشباب والكبار. إذا كنت شابًا تبحث عن عمل تطوعي للقيام به في أوقات فراغك ، لاكتساب المزيد من المهارات أو كجزء من برنامج DofE الخاص بك ، فيرجى الاتصال بنا أو زيارة https://do-it.org/ وبالمثل ، إذا كنت بالغًا ولديك المهارات والمعرفة أو كنت ترغب في دعم منظمة شبابية داخل Forest of Dean ، فيرجى الاتصال حيث توجد العديد من المنظمات التي ستقدر دعمك. العضوية التابعة لناديك / منظمتك عندما تنضم إلى جمعية Forest of Dean للشباب ، يحق لك الحصول على مجموعة كاملة من الخدمات ، والتي تقدم المشورة والدعم في جميع جوانب إدارة منظمة مثل مؤسستك. نقوم أيضًا بتشغيل تقويم للأنشطة التي يمكن للمتطوعين والشباب المشاركة فيها مقابل رسوم رمزية. للحصول على تفاصيل كاملة عن المزايا أو لتسجيل ناديك ، انقر على الروابط التالية مزايا عضوية اتحاد الشباب للأندية استمارة عضوية اتحاد الشباب للأندية تفاصيل الاتصال لمزيد من المعلومات إذا كنت ترغب في معرفة المزيد عن أي من مشاريعنا أو أحداثنا أو كيفية المشاركة ، فيرجى الاتصال بمسؤول تطوير جمعية الشباب لدينا ، Alethea Bumpstead على FodYouthAssociation@fvaf.org.uk For More Information If you would like to know about any of our projects or events or how to get involved, please get in touch with us at hi.ya @fvaf.org.uk الدعم المالي تتلقى جمعية فورست أوف دين للشباب بفخر دعمًا ماليًا من مجلسي مدينتي Cinderford و Coleford. إذا رغبت أبرشيتك أو مجلس المدينة في معرفة المزيد عن جمعية فورست أوف دين للشباب أو كيف يمكنك دعمنا ، فيرجى الاتصال بنا عن طريق البريد الإلكتروني FodYouthAssociation@fvaf.org.uk

COMING SOON! Universal Youth Services We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership to bring Open Access Universal Youth Services to Gloucester and the Forest of Dean! Together with Gloucestershire Gateway Trust and The Venture Community Hub (TVCH), we’ve joined forces to make a real difference in the lives of young people. Guided by GGT, in the Forest of Dean FVAF will be leading on supporting a wide range of services for young people aged 11 to 19 (or up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities). Our youth services will be available to everyone, focusing on the needs of the local community to create a more connected, supported, and engaging youth sector. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to be part of something amazing! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT... Gloucestershire Gateway Trust The Venture Community Hub

المحاور المنسدلة لبناة المجتمع The drop-in hub provides support to create, inspire and build stronger communities together يوفر مركز الاستقبال الدعم لإنشاء مجتمعات أقوى وإلهامها وبناءها معًا يقدم كل مركز استقبال مجموعة متنوعة من الدعم والمشورة والتوجيه للسكان المحليين. علي سبيل المثال؛ دعم وتوقيع النشر على الخدمات المحلية ، ربط وإنشاء جديد تساعد المجموعات المجتمعية ، التي تدعم الأشخاص على الاقتراب من العمل أو التعليم الإضافي ، في الوصول إلى العالم الرقمي والدعم لإحياء أفكارك للمجتمع. يمكننا تقديم المساعدة في: فرص التطوع دعم التوظيف مجموعات ونوادي النشاط المحلي تكنولوجيا المعلومات والدعم الرقمي معلومات الحدث المحلي تسجيل النشر على الخدمات المحلية For dates, times and locations for up coming FVAF Community Drop-in Hubs, contact Alex on community@fvaf.org.uk or call the FVAF office on 01594 822073.

بوصلة الغابة فورست كومباس هو دليل مادي وعبر الإنترنت يسرد العديد من الأنشطة المنتظمة ومجموعات الدعم والنوادي المتاحة في جميع أنحاء Forest of Dean. تعد الغابة موطنًا لمئات من المجموعات الاجتماعية والأنشطة من جميع الأنواع بدءًا من مجموعات الأطفال ، مرورًا بنوادي الغداء ، وأكواخ الرجال إلى مقاهي الذاكرة. العديد منها مجاني أو بتكلفة منخفضة للغاية لحضورها وإدارتها بواسطة متطوعين أو مجموعات ليست من أجل الربح. للأسف كثير من الناس الذين يمكن أن يستفيدوا من مثل هذه المجموعات غير مدركين للفرص الرائعة الموجودة على أعتاب منازلهم. إذا كنت تدير نشاطًا رائدًا تطوعيًا أو ناديًا أو مجموعة دعم في Forest of Dean ، فقم بالإعلان في كل من الدليل المادي لـ Forest Compass وفي الدليل عبر الإنترنت هنا ، مجانًا عن طريق إكمال النموذج أدناه. Download OTHER USEFUL DIRECTORIES: YourCircle Check out a local directory to help you find your way around care and support and connect with people, places and activities in Gloucestershire

Employment Skills Support Ready to take your next steps towards further education, volunteering or work? Go along to your nearest Community Hub for 121 conversations with our friendly Community Builders. They can help: Explore what matters to you Develop your CV Signposting to education, training and employment Consider volunteering opportunities Increase your confidence for online searches, applications, interviews Take up opportunities to get involved in your local community For more information please contact: community@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073

Current job vacancies at FVAF Work for us. We are passionate about nurturing talented, compassionate, community minded team players. Join our friendly and supportive team! WE DON'T HAVE ANY VACANCIES RIGHT NOW - CHECK BACK SOON! Trouble downloading the documents? Contact communications@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073