رضاکارانہ فارسٹ آف ڈین کے رضاکار مرکز کے طور پر ہم رضاکاروں کی بھرتی اور ان کا انتظام کرنے میں آپ کی مدد کرنے کے لیے حاضر ہیں۔ ہماری نئی رضاکارانہ خدمات تفصیلات سے بھرا ہوا کتابچہ مقامی رضاکارانہ طور پر مواقع اب باہر ہیں ڈاؤن لوڈ کرنے کے لیے کلک کریں۔ کے لئے رضاکارانہ مرکز کے طور پر ڈین کا جنگل رضاکارانہ طور پر کام کرنے میں دلچسپی رکھنے والے افراد کے لیے ہم اکثر رابطے کا پہلا مقام ہوتے ہیں۔ پچھلے سال ہمیں علاقے میں رضاکارانہ طور پر 100,000 گھنٹے سے زیادہ کی مدد کرنے پر فخر تھا! FVAF ان تنظیموں سے رضاکارانہ مواقع کی ایک وسیع رینج کو فروغ دیتا ہے اور اس کی تشہیر کرتا ہے جو رضاکاروں کی حمایت کرنے اور لوگوں کی رضاکارانہ خدمات کا انتخاب کرنے کی وجوہات کی وسیع اقسام کو تسلیم کرنے میں ہماری اخلاقیات کا اشتراک کرتے ہیں۔ رضاکار کیوں؟ رضاکارانہ خدمات کے بہت سے بڑے فوائد ہیں، نہ صرف آپ کے لیے انفرادی طور پر، بلکہ آپ کی کمیونٹی اور اس دنیا کے لیے جس میں ہم رہتے ہیں۔ اگر آپ اپنے CV کو بڑھانا چاہتے ہیں، نئے لوگوں سے ملنا چاہتے ہیں، اپنی صلاحیتوں کو اچھے استعمال میں لانا چاہتے ہیں، کچھ نیا سیکھنا چاہتے ہیں، دلچسپی لینا چاہتے ہیں، تجربہ پیش کرنا چاہتے ہیں یا صرف فرق کرنا چاہتے ہیں، تو ہم آپ کے لیے ایک موقع کی ضمانت دیتے ہیں! آپ ان مواقع کے بارے میں درج ذیل طریقوں سے جان سکتے ہیں۔ پر مواقع تلاش کریں۔ Do-it.org ہمیں 01594 822073 پر کال کریں۔ کے ذریعے رابطہ کریں۔ ای میل FVAF پیر سے جمعہ 9:00 - 1:00 بجے ( ہدایات ) پر ہم سے ملیں۔ اگر آپ کسی بڑے گروپ کے حصے کے طور پر رضاکارانہ طور پر کام کرنا چاہتے ہیں، مثال کے طور پر کارپوریٹ رضاکارانہ طور پر، تو ہمارے پاس انتخاب کرنے کے وسیع مواقع بھی ہیں۔ Get the latest volunteer opportunities - direct to your mailbox! Sign up to receive our regular email Volunteer Newsletter: SIGN UP HELP FOR GROUPS - recruiting & managing volunteers As a one-stop-shop for all things volunteering, we can help you find, and keep, the perfect volunteer: رضاکارانہ طور پر تمام چیزوں کے لیے ایک اسٹاپ شاپ کے طور پر، ہم آپ کو قابل قدر رضاکاروں کی بھرتی اور برقرار رکھنے کا بہترین موقع فراہم کرنے کے لیے کثیر جہتی طریقہ کار استعمال کرتے ہیں۔ اس میں درج ذیل شامل ہیں: Do-it.org پر اپنے مواقع کی تشہیر کرنا آپ کے مواقع کی تشہیر عوام کے ممبران تک کرنا جو ہمیں حوالہ دیا گیا ہے یا ہمارے ڈراپ ان فنکشن کے ذریعے۔ ہمارے فیس بک اور ٹویٹر کے صفحات پر اپنے مواقع کی تشہیر کرنا اپنے مواقع کو مقامی خدمات میں فروغ دینا جو رضاکارانہ خدمات کو سپورٹ کرتی ہیں جیسے۔ جاب سینٹر، LearnDirect اور 2GetherTrust ہر سال 30 سے زیادہ تقریبات میں اپنے مواقع کی تشہیر کرنا اپنے مواقع کو مقامی کاروباروں کو بھیجنا جو آجر کے تعاون سے رضاکارانہ خدمات پیش کرتے ہیں۔ اسکولوں، کالجوں اور یونیورسٹیوں میں متعلقہ مواقع کو فروغ دینا آپ کے مواقع کو ہمارے 1,000 سے زیادہ لوگوں کے رضاکارانہ ڈیٹا بیس میں تقسیم کرنا آپ کے مواقع کو مختلف نیٹ ورکس پر فروغ دینا، بشمول آپ کے پیچ کو جانیں۔ Get in touch - call us on 01594 822073, via email or visit us at FVAF, Ow Bist - Forest Community Space, Dockham Road, Cinderford GL14 2AN (Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm)

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN! CLOSING DATE: MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 19 JULY 2026 Nomination Form 2026 Please select in which category you would like to nominate the individual or group. Your Volunteer of the Year Young Volunteer of the Year 21yrs & under Community Organisation of the Year Grassroots Award - Voluntary Group of the Year ESV Business in the Community Award FoD Dementia Action Alliance Diversity & Inclusion Award FoDCAP Community Climate Action Award Name of the volunteer/group being nominated: Name of the organisation or group linked to the nominee (for individual nominees only) Volunteer role or role of group Contact details for nominee (email and telephone) If you are providing personal contact details, do you have permission to share this person's information? If not, no problem—we will use the general contact details of the group or organisation associated with the nominee instead. Yes No Reason for nomination - please provide a brief description which outlines why you think this individual or group stands out. What makes them special and worthy of being celebrated? Your name Your email address Are you happy for us to keep your contact details for the purpose of this nomination only? Yes No Submit

Our team transforms Local Spaces during Volunteers Week 2025 We rolled up our sleeves this week and got stuck in with some fantastic Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV) as part of Volunteers Week 2025! We got out about in the local community to two fantastic local community groups: Team Paint Squad grabbed their brushes and got stuck in with smiles on their faces (and paint on their clothes!) to transform the Forest Fighting Fit studio with a fresh coat of paint - brightening up their space, recovery room, and bathrooms. Team Green Fingers headed down to Steam Mills to work their magic at the community garden for Cinderford Grows. Armed with gloves, tools, and plenty of enthusiasm, our team tackled overgrown areas, cleared stubborn weeds, and gave the pathway a beautiful fresh layer of wood chippings. Deb Cook, FVAF's Volunteering Manager said: "We all had a blast and were reminded that volunteering can be both rewarding and great fun!" A huge thank you to Forest Fighting Fit and Cinderford Grows for welcoming us with open arms.

Resource Hub/Library Leaflets & literature on wellness, recovery, self-help & coping with mental distress. The group office, based above the Library at The Main Place in Coleford, is available for members to use as a safe and confidential space. We keep material that may be of use to members – and we are happy for people to provide us with leaflets that they would like shared. To read the My Networks Scoping Project Report please visit: www.fvaf.org.uk/publications

Our Green Impact Our Statement of Intent At a time of ongoing critical assessment as to how the resources of the world are being employed in economic and social activity, it is essential that all involved with Forest Voluntary Action Forum (FVAF) have a clear understanding as to how its work can impact on the environment. We accept responsibility for our actions and commit to working towards reducing any harmful effects it may have on the environment. It is also understood that, as a leader in the Forest of Dean voluntary and community sector, we have a responsibility to manifest best practice. We will use, as its guiding principles - in order of priority – the need to: REPAIR RE-USE REDUCE RECYCLE Our policy describes how FVAF will implement practices that will minimalize the impact of its work on the environment. FVAF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 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 Gold Award from the GEM NUS-Green Impact challenge GEM NUS Green Imapct Gold Award Certificate NUS Green Imapct Community Award Certificate In our first year taking part in the GEM NUS Green Impact Challenge , we were delighted to achieve a Gold Award. This UN award winning programme is designed to support and challenge organisations to look at the way they work and ensure that the practices they follow are as environmentally and socially sustainable as possible. The challenge was set as part of the *GEM Project’s partnership and our joint commitment to living sustainably and minimising our impact on the environment. Working together as a team, we shared ideas and encouraged lifestyle changes in the following areas: use of water and energy travel – work and personal recycling reducing and dealing with waste upcycling, freecycling unused goods using sustainable products encouraging biodiversity Other creative ideas from the team included making bird feeders from broken tree branches, a homemade recipe for a cleaning product, donations to local charity shops. * The Going the Extra Mile Project (GEM) is an employability and social inclusion project supporting the most disadvantaged communities and individuals furthest from the labour market to find or get closer to employment. It is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and European Social Fund as part of a national programme Building Better Opportunities.

Role: Youth Projects Manager Salary: £30,000 – £37,000 (subject to experience) Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday (some evenings/weekends may be required) Contract: Permanent Location: Forest of Dean District (Cinderford) Are you passionate about empowering young people and the communities that support them? FVAF are looking for a Youth Projects Manager to lead our group support and capacity building work, strengthening youth and community provision right across the Forest of Dean. JOB DESCRIPTION: Youth Projects Manager FVAF JOB APPLICATION FORM HOW TO APPLY Please read the above full job description and download the application form. Please note CVs will not be accepted. Application deadline: Sunday 5th July, midnight For an informal discussion about the role, please contact fliss@fvaf.org.uk Send completed application forms to Fliss Simister at fliss@fvaf.org.uk

Helping people find digital support across Gloucestershire Digital Inclusion Gloucestershire Initiative (DIGI) We are proud to be part of the Digital Inclusion Gloucestershire Initiative (DIGI), a countywide partnership of eight community organisations working together to reduce digital exclusion across Gloucestershire. As more everyday services move online, DIGI helps people develop the skills and confidence they need to use technology, access essential services and stay connected. Support is available through Digi Hubs , Digital Champions and Digi@Home . Digi Hubs free, friendly digital support Digi Hubs provide free, friendly digital support in trusted community settings across Gloucestershire. People can get practical help with smartphones, tablets and computers, using email and apps, accessing online services and the NHS App, completing forms, searching for employment and staying safe online. In 2025, Digi Hubs supported over 5,000 people across Gloucestershire, with more than half returning for further support. Digital Champions Network (DCN) Digital Champions are staff and volunteers who provide patient, practical support to help people build their digital skills and confidence by helping them understand how to use technology for themselves, supporting greater confidence and independence online. The DCN is a free network for anyone providing digital support in Gloucestershire, delivering training, arranging meet-ups and providing opportunities for peer-to-peer support. If you have some free time to help others and are an average user of tech, please get in touch to find out more. Working together across Gloucestershire DIGI brings together eight community organisations: FVAF, Creative Sustainability , GL11 Community Hub , Brockworth Link , GL Communities , Springbank Community Group , Cotswold Friends and The Churn Community Hub . Together, we combine trusted local support with shared knowledge, resources and expertise to help more people benefit from the digital world. Our role in DIGI FVAF supports people across the Forest of Dean through local Digi Hubs and opportunities for Digital Champions , providing free, practical support that responds to the needs of our local communities. Find digital support Need help getting online, using a device or accessing digital services? Find digital support near you at www.glosdigi.org.uk The Digital Inclusion Gloucestershire Initiative is supported by Gloucestershire County Council and NHS Gloucestershire.

کمیونٹی بلڈرز ڈراپ ان ہبز support, advice & guidance Our drop-in hubs provide support to create, inspire and build stronger communities together. ڈراپ ان ہب ایک ساتھ مل کر مضبوط کمیونٹیز بنانے، حوصلہ افزائی کرنے اور ان کی تعمیر میں مدد فراہم کرتا ہے۔ ہر ڈراپ ان ہب مقامی باشندوں کے لیے مختلف قسم کی مدد، مشورہ اور رہنمائی پیش کرتا ہے۔ مثال کے طور پر؛ مقامی خدمات کو سپورٹ اور سائن پوسٹنگ، لنک کرنا اور نیا ترتیب دینا کمیونٹی گروپس، لوگوں کو روزگار یا مزید تعلیم کے قریب جانے میں مدد کرتے ہیں، ڈیجیٹل دنیا تک رسائی میں مدد کرتے ہیں اور کمیونٹی کے لیے آپ کے خیالات کو زندہ کرنے میں مدد کرتے ہیں۔ ہم مدد کی پیشکش کر سکتے ہیں: رضاکارانہ مواقع ملازمت کی حمایت مقامی سرگرمی گروپس اور کلب آئی ٹی اور ڈیجیٹل سپورٹ مقامی واقعہ کی معلومات مقامی خدمات پر سائن پوسٹنگ Get Digital Confident! Visit our community hubs for help navigating the digital world. Whether you need help setting up your devices or simply need a bit of support with everyday online tasks, we’re here to help — free, friendly, and open to everyone. No appointment necessary! Just drop in at one of our community hubs across the Forest of Dean. FVAF is part of the Digital Inclusion Gloucestershire Initiative, tackling digital exclusion across the county. Find out more here For dates, times and locations for up coming FVAF Community Drop-in Hubs, contact Flora at flora@fvaf.org.uk or call the FVAF office on 01594 822073.

پہیوں کے ساتھ چلنا: اکثر پوچھے جانے والے سوالات 'Tramper' کیا ہے؟ ٹرامپر ایک آل ٹیرین برقی طاقت سے چلنے والی نقل و حرکت والی گاڑی ہے۔ اس کی رفتار 4 میل فی گھنٹہ تک محدود ہے جو کہ پیدل چلنے والوں یا بائیک پر چھوٹے بچوں کے ساتھ جانے کے لیے بہترین ہے۔ Trampers کی مکمل تفصیلات ہو سکتی ہے یہاں پایا . کون اس سروس کو استعمال کر سکتا ہے؟ پہیوں کے ساتھ چلنا 14 سال سے زیادہ عمر کے اور 25 پتھر سے کم وزن والے ہر فرد کے لیے کھلا ہے جسے عارضی یا مستقل نقل و حرکت کی مشکلات کی وجہ سے چلنے میں دشواری ہوتی ہے۔ میں اسے کن راستوں پر استعمال کر سکتا ہوں؟ دستیاب راستوں میں Symond's Yat Rock اور Symond's Yat سے Forest Holidays اور Cyril Hart Arboretum، Mallards Pike اور The Speech House سے فیملی سائیکل ٹریل کے کچھ حصے شامل ہیں۔ بھرتی کے وقت راستوں کے نقشے فراہم کیے جائیں گے۔ یہ کرایہ پر کب دستیاب ہے؟ ٹرامپر ہفتے میں 7 دن 9:00 - 5:00 کرایہ پر دستیاب ہے (شام سے پہلے واپسی کو یقینی بنانے کے لیے موسم سرما میں گھنٹے کم ہوسکتے ہیں)۔ میں کیسے بک کر سکتا ہوں؟ مایوسی سے بچنے کے لیے، براہِ کرم دن سے پہلے اپنے ٹرامپر کو پہلے سے بک کریں۔ براہ کرم بکنگ کے لیے براہ راست ٹریپر سائٹس سے رابطہ کریں۔ جنگل کی تعطیلات کے لیے 01594 837165 پر کال کریں۔ سپیچ ہاؤس کے لیے 01594 822607 پر کال کریں۔ ٹرامپر کی خدمات حاصل کرنے میں کتنا خرچ آتا ہے؟ ٹرامپر کی قیمت صرف £2.50 فی گھنٹہ ہے۔ پہلی بار استعمال کرنے والوں کے لیے کنٹری سائیڈ موبیلٹی کے لیے £10 یا دو ہفتے کے ٹیسٹر سیشن کے لیے £2.50 کی سالانہ ممبرشپ فیس بھی ہے۔ کیا ہوگا اگر میں نے پہلے کبھی ان میں سے ایک استعمال نہیں کیا ہے؟ پریشانی کی بات نہیں! یہ کام کرنے کے لیے بہت آسان اور محفوظ ہیں اور ہر صارف کو مکمل انڈکشن دیا جائے گا تاکہ یہ یقینی بنایا جا سکے کہ وہ ہمارے حیرت انگیز ٹریلز سے نمٹنے کے لیے محفوظ اور آرام دہ محسوس کرتے ہیں۔ اگر مجھے اضافی مدد کی ضرورت ہو تو کیا ہوگا؟ ہم آپ سے گزارش کرتے ہیں کہ ٹریلز پر ہر ایک کے ساتھ ہو تاکہ آپ کے ساتھ ہمیشہ کوئی نہ کوئی ہو۔ اگر آپ ٹرامپر کو آزمانا چاہتے ہیں، کسی کو ملازمت دینے سے پہلے، براہ کرم بندوبست کرنے کے لیے ہمارے کسی سینٹر کو کال کریں۔ مجھے کنٹری سائیڈ موبلٹی کا ممبر کیوں بننا ہے؟ دیہی علاقوں کی نقل و حرکت ٹرامپرز فراہم کرنے کی ذمہ دار ہے اور اسی وجہ سے انہیں اتنی سستی قیمت پر پیش کیا جاتا ہے۔ وہ اس بات کو یقینی بنانے کے لیے بھی کام کرتے ہیں کہ ہر وہ سائٹ جو ٹرامپر کی میزبانی کرتی ہے اسے محفوظ اور آسانی سے قابل رسائی طریقے سے کرتی ہے۔ یہ رکنیت آپ کو ساؤتھ ویسٹ میں دیہی علاقوں کی نقل و حرکت کی سائٹس پر کسی بھی ٹرامپرز کو استعمال کرنے کے قابل بنائے گی۔ مزید معلومات کے لیے براہ کرم دیہی علاقوں کی نقل و حرکت کی ویب سائٹ دیکھیں۔ آپ بھرتی کرنے سے پہلے مرکز میں رکنیت کے فارم مکمل کر سکتے ہیں۔ کیا میں اس پروجیکٹ میں مدد کر سکتا ہوں؟ پہیوں کے ساتھ چلنا ہماری سروس کو فروغ دینے کے لیے رضاکاروں پر انحصار کرتا ہے۔ اگر آپ ہماری سروس کے بارے میں بات پھیلانے میں مدد کرنے میں دلچسپی رکھتے ہیں، یا کسی اور طریقے سے مدد کرنا چاہتے ہیں، تو براہ کرم 01594 822073 پر کال کریں یا walkingwithwheels@fvaf.org.uk پر ای میل کریں۔ مکمل تربیت اور مدد فراہم کی جائے گی۔ اگر مجھے بکنگ منسوخ کرنے کی ضرورت ہو تو کیا ہوگا؟ ہم آپ سے مطالبہ کرتے ہیں کہ آپ کم از کم 24 گھنٹے کی منسوخی کا نوٹس دیں تاکہ ہم ٹرامپر کو کسی دوسرے صارف کے پاس رکھ سکیں۔ منسوخ کرنے کے لیے براہ کرم اس سائٹ سے رابطہ کریں جس کے ساتھ آپ نے بک کیا ہے۔ What is a Tramper Who can use this service What routes can I use it on When is it available to hire How can I book one How much does it cost What if I've never used one of these before What if I need additional help Why do I have to become a member of CM Can I help wit this project What if I need to cancel a booking

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 Rachel Adams Place Partnership Lead – Building Connections Victoria Wren Volunteering & Communications Officer Catherine Best Communications & Fundraising Manager Cherry Potter-Irwin Finance & Administration Officer Fliss Simister Youth Team Manager Lisa Robertson Youth Development Officer Katy Virgo Youth Development Officer Courtney Middleton Project Coordinator Jodie Atkins Youth Support Worker Adam Lambert Youth Projects Manager Krissie Carter Neighbourhood Connector Mark Evans Neighbourhood Connector Alex Digby Community Team Manager Flora Croysdale Digital and Community Project Manager Teresa Rose Community Connectors' Facilitator Melanie Benn Community Builder Pete Harper Community Connector 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 Patricia Le Rolland Trustee Sid Phelps Trustee Diana Martin Trustee Rob Toomer Trustee Roger Deeks Trustee Interested in becoming a FVAF Trustee? Talk to us! Contact Chris is ceo@fvaf.org.uk 01594 822073

We Celebrate our Outstanding Volunteers! Winners crowned at annual Forest Volunteer Awards event... The Forest of Dean's most dedicated volunteers took centre stage this week at our annual Forest Volunteer Awards, held on Tuesday 2 September at the AccXel Construction School in Cinderford! People's Champion Takes Top Honours Ian Gower claimed the evening's most coveted award – Volunteer of the Year (People's Champion) – following a public vote that attracted over 3,500 participants. Ian's tireless work spans multiple organisations including CANDI, Mitcheldean Youth Club, and Scarr Bandstand, where he inspires young people through STEM education, drawing on his engineering background with Rolls Royce. Community Groups Recognised for Vital Work Several local organisations received recognition for their outstanding community contributions. The Salvation Army Community Hub in Coleford won Community Organisation of the Year for providing comprehensive support services including food assistance and domestic violence support. The Sharing Kitchen in Newent claimed the Grassroots Voluntary Group award, having transformed from a winter soup kitchen into a thriving community hub since launching in November 2024. Meanwhile, Music for Memories received the FoD Dementia Action Alliance Accessibility & Inclusion Award for positively impacting nearly 200 lives through personalised music therapy. We Rewarded Resilience Brockweir Village Shop and Café earned our ESV Business in the Community Award, demonstrating remarkable resilience after rebuilding following devastating fire damage in 2023. Volunteers worked tirelessly through an 18-month reconstruction to reopen the vital community facility. We Recognised Environmental Action Our newly introduced Community Climate Action Award went to the Save the Wye Campaign, recognising the group's creative activism in bringing national attention to the environmental crisis facing the River Wye. We Celebrated Future Leaders and Lifetime Achievement Our ceremony highlighted emerging community leaders, with Moss Thornton taking home our Young Volunteer of the Year honours for outstanding work as a Youth Expert and Youth Worker with Gloucestershire Health and Care Trust and Forest Pulse. Albert Weager received our Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 for his decades of community service as a representative and advocate for improved healthcare in the Forest of Dean. Celebrating Community Spirit "So much of what happens within our community is because of people who give their time and energy for free," said Deb Cook, Volunteering Manager at FVAF. "We're so proud to host this event and make a massive fuss about the incredible work that goes on in groups and organisations large and small. The work carried out by these volunteers is absolutely crucial to so many." Hosted by Steve Knibbs (BBC News Presenter) and Les Love (Dean Radio), our award winners were announced by guest presenters; Simon Murray (Vice chair, trustee of FVAF and chair of the Forest of Dean branch of CPRE), Cllr Jackie Dale, Cabinet Member for Thriving Communities FoDDC, Piers Cardiff (new Co-ordinator of FoDCAP), Tyler Josh Carpenter (volunteer at SARA (Severn Area Rescue Association) AND winner of last year’s Forest Young Volunteer of the Year), Dame Janet Trotter (DBE CVO), Nick Penny (FVAF Programme Manager). The celebration evening was made possible through generous sponsorship from local organisations, KW Bell Group and AccXel Construction Centre , Cinderhill Farm , Float in the Forest , Forest of Dean Climate Action Partnership (FODCAP) , Forest of Dean District Council , Mid Counties Co-operative and Pedalabikeaway . We received hundreds of nominations following their summer call for submissions, with an expert panel handling the challenging task of shortlisting candidates across all categories. FOREST VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERS 2025: Volunteer of the Year – Peoples’ Champion WINNER: Ian Gower: CANDI, Mitcheldean Youth Club, Scarr Bandstand Highly Commended: Carol Austin: Sedbury Space Laura Dovey: Taurus Crafts Annie George: Forest Exchange Glynis Halling: The Victoria Centre, Lydney Dial-a-Ride, Dr Charley's Lunch Club Julie Holder: Packed with Love Young Volunteer of the Year 21yrs & under WINNER: Moss Thornton: Youth Expert and Youth Worker with Gloucestershire Health and Care Trust and Forest Pulse Highly Commended: Chloe Watts - Her Game Too and Bristol Rovers Women Ambassador Community Organisation of the Year WINNER: Salvation Army Community Hub Highly Commended: Forest of Dean Writers Collection Project and Dean Green Team Grassroots Group of the Year WINNER: The Sharing Kitchen Highly Commended: Cinderford Town FC (Youth Team)  Forest Wombles Business in the Community Award WINNER: Brockweir Village Shop & Cafe Highly Commended: Dean Forest Food Hub FoD Dementia Action Alliance Accessibility & Inclusion Award WINNER: Music for Memories Highly Commended: Skillzone – Preparation for Adulthood Community Climate Action Award (sponsored by FoDCAP) WINNER: Save the Wye Campaign Highly Commended: Yorkley Village Garden Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 – Albert Weager - community representative and advocate for better healthcare in the Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean Youth Association, Holiday, Activities and Food Programme, The Forest Compass Directory, Walking with Wheels FVAF receives some financial support from the Forest of Dean District Council and funds activities through external funding opportunities Head office - Forest Voluntary Action Forum, Ow Bist – Forest Community Space, Dockham Road, Cinderford , Glos. GL14 2AN.