Welcome to the Vision 21 website! We are a friendly, lively, independent registered charity which aims to bring public benefit to the wider community of Gloucestershire by advancing aspects of sustainable development which can improve their long-term quality of life and ability to adapt to global issues.

Through a variety of outreach projects that engage and empower the local community, we encourage everyone in Gloucestershire to think about how we can implement changes to make our county a better place to live.

To read our most recent newsletter, please click here.

Vision 21's online calendar

Get involved in local events and play your part in contributing to the community. For up to date events, please click here

Some examples of our current projects
(for more, please click here)

RECLAIM: A community re-use enterprise that collects and redistributes quality household items at affordable prices to those on low incomes, whilst providing work experience opportunities for volunteers to gain skills and confidence.

REPAINT: Run in conjunction with Reclaim. End of line and other surplus paint is collected and made available to community groups, community centres, voluntary groups and people on low incomes. There is no charge for the paint, but donations are gratefully accepted.

CHELTENHAM COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS: A scheme that provides opportunities for volunteers to empower the community of Cheltenham, particularly in areas with restricted access to useful information and facilities. Champions are provided with information on a variety of issues and campaigns and practical projects are developed. 

TRANSITION TOWN: This scheme aims to build local resilience and co-operation as a practical and creative community response to global sustainability issues. The Transition Network aims to inspire, support, and train communities in exploring the transition from dependence on unsustainable behaviours to re-localised economies. 

VOLUNTARY & COMMUNITY SECTOR PARTNERSHIP: Vision 21 has been selected by the Low Carbon Partnership to help them deliver carbon reductions amongst the Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations. By helping voluntary and community sector organisations save energy and money, we allow them to spend their funds more efficiently on serving those in need of their work. 

COUNT ME IN: Vision 21 is partnering with Tewkesbury Count Me In - a government-funded scheme promoting healthy living in the town. The project is centred around making Tewkesbury a healthier place to live and to encourage all ages to take part in a positive lifestyle change in the community.

Recent News

Cheltenham Borough Council is asking for your help on how to make the spending cuts which have been forced upon them by the financial crisis and national deficit. Their website says:

"Cheltenham Borough Council is facing some tough times ahead... We are cutting the cost of our back office support services, such as human resources, IT and finance, but need to look elsewhere to make savings. With some difficult decisions ahead we want to engage you in the debate on the future of public services. We want you to tell us what services you want your council to provide."

For more details on completing the consultation, please visit the Cheltenham Borough Council website. 

 Are plans for community transport moving in the right direction? Let Gloucestershire County Council hear YOUR voice by completing their online questionnaire. The County Council's Transport Planning Team will also be out and about across Gloucestershire seeking residents' feedback at a number of venues throughout the summer. Click here to find out where and when.

The Sustainable Development Commission wishes to enable communities to lead local projects, and believes this approach is one which can assist Government to make the difficult decisions that they are embarked on. This report is an excellent example of what the Commission can do to support government.

The Commission also has a strong interest in the sustainability of communities in areas such as public health, transport, and local governance. They would very much like to hear from anyone willing to submit their work as a best practice case study.

10:10:10! 10th October 2010 is a global day of doing, during which ordinary actions combined with a series of promoted events will make an extraordinary difference. For ideas on how to get involved, please visit the 10:10 website.

 Check out our seasonal recipes! Our recipes will be updated each month to include in-season food from local producers!

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