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posted 07/10/2026
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Julie Walkling, GCF INVEST Manager

We are delighted to announce our new manager Julie Walking, has joined the GCF team as our INVEST Manager!

The INVEST Programme provides vital support to the voluntary sector, helping to improve the resilience and sustainability of VCSE groups navigating a continued wave of challenges. The programme is reflective of the current needs of the voluntary sector and is helping to build resilience within Gloucestershire charities and support charity leaders.

Essentially, INVEST provides a one stop shop for charities and community groups that need support either for themselves or their organisation in the form of mentoring support, access to pro-bono services, networking and access to sector-specific discussions.

For businesses the programme delivers social value, but on their terms, enabling them to manage their business needs whilst we help to direct their support to the communities that matter to them.

As the INVEST Programme enters its fourth year, we are excited to share some more updates and news about the programme, to support our amazing charities and community groups. So please watch this space for more information!

You can also read more about the programme:

INVEST Programme for Charities – sustain, develop and grow

INVEST programme for businesses – Delivering Social Value for Gloucestershire

INVEST Business Club

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