"I have been around Emmaus for a long time, but with this lockdown I was concerned that Emmaus would fold and that I would be homeless again , when Joe announced that we have been donated a substantial amount of money we were all sat in the lounge and I could feel the sighs of relief around the room, not only did this prevent us from being on the streets but it secured Emmaus glos to continuing the good work that they do in transforming our lives, Whilst we have been in lockdown we have continued to have support from the staff which has been invaluable to all the companions and made us feel at home, the support has included activities with gardening, painting the rooms, and of course the pool tournament of which I won. Without the donation we would be lost and probably back to our chaotic lives so we would like to thank you personally and would like you to come to dinner with all of us companions so that we can meet you and you can meet us. Yours Grewy"

"We really would just like to thank you for your continued support of Allsorts. I cannot stress how important these services are for families with disabled children living in Gloucestershire, and your support has enabled Clarissa, our Family Support Worker, to continue and develop these essential services. Thank you!"

"Gloucestershire Community Foundation's support has been a life-line for us during the Covid-19 emergency and in this recovery phase. It has enabled us to keep supporting the children, young people and families most in need across Gloucestershire. I'm convinced it has helped us to secure the Lottery grant that will support our running costs over the next six months. The Lottery loved the fact that with your help we have adapted our services (Bags of Play and Play Nurture) in a Covid-19 safe way and are still out there using the power of play to help people"

"With GCF's support during lockdown, we moved all of our mentoring and group services online and bought subscriptions to services to enable us to do this including software for online meetings, survey software to evaluate children and young people's wellbeing. We have also been able to run half-term activity sessions for children with disabilities and learning difficulties and their families"

"Huge thanks to GCF for supporting us and other artists with their emergency funding programme. This will help us to continue to support older adults facing isolation."

"Thanks to a Main Grant from GCF, the Ageing Well project supported over 100 people to receive weekly visits or phone calls from volunteers, which gives them something to look forward to each week, and brings news of the outside world to people who are largely housebound. This means clients feel more connected, less isolated, and reassures them they are not forgotten. Pre-lockdown, we had young neighbours visiting four nursing homes, offering company and entertainment to the residents."

"We're delighted to be working with the team at Gloucester Foodbank, extending our Slow Cooker Kit Project across Gloucester and the surrounding area. Heartfelt thanks to Gloucestershire Community Foundation for funding this initiative. We delivered the first 10 kits to Gloucester Food Bank yesterday, to go out to the families who need them next week."

"Thank you to Gloucestershire Community Foundation for our recent grant which supports our ongoing community-based (and street-based) work with young people. Thank you to the High Sheriff Fund too." (photo courtesy of Sam Whippman)

"I have been around Emmaus for a long time, but with this lockdown I was concerned that Emmaus would fold and that I would be homeless again , when Joe announced that we have been donated a substantial amount of money we were all sat in the lounge and I could feel the sighs of relief around the room, not only did this prevent us from being on the streets but it secured Emmaus glos to continuing the good work that they do in transforming our lives, Whilst we have been in lockdown we have continued to have support from the staff which has been invaluable to all the companions and made us feel at home, the support has included activities with gardening, painting the rooms, and of course the pool tournament of which I won. Without the donation we would be lost and probably back to our chaotic lives so we would like to thank you personally and would like you to come to dinner with all of us companions so that we can meet you and you can meet us. Yours Grewy"