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GL Communities has continued to play an integral part in the local area, with programme initiatives such as the Money Advice Service, Employability, Inclusion, Community Development, Community Connectors and Wellbeing to name just a few examples of the support we have been able to provide. The Board of Trustees and senior team have been reviewing our work plan for the coming years to ensure we focus on the main needs of the community and to help us to continue to meet our charitable objectives.
The Board of Trustees is justifiably proud of the achievements of our staff and volunteers. As ever, the trustees will continue to work with the senior team to ensure that the excellent outcomes and achievements by GL Communities continue.
Albert Gardiner
Co - Chair
albert-gardiner@glcommunities.org.uk
Albert, a dedicated community activist and Senior Leader, excels as a Social and Emotional Mental Health practitioner. With extensive experience in education and the Faith and Voluntary Community sectors, he serves as Chair of Governors for three schools and Trustee for multiple community organizations, significantly contributing to GL Communities and beyond.
Liam Kelch
Co - Chair
liam.kelch@glcommunities.org.uk
Jason Dunsford
Board Secretary
jason.dunsford@glcommunities.org.uk
I’m Deputy Chief Executive of Gloucestershire Gateway Trust, co-creators of Gloucester Services. My career spans employment and training projects like GEM and Gloucester Works. I began at GL Communities, where I’ve been a trustee for 15 years, proud to support its dedicated team making a daily difference across Gloucester.
Anita Pope
Board Member
anita.pope@glcommunities.org.uk
My career spans Local Authority, Social Housing, and the Health Sector, with extensive experience in Gloucestershire. Rooted in HR and Community Development, I'm a passionate collaborator supporting inclusive communities. I work with a local Mental Health charity and serve as a non-executive Director for two Gloucester-based community organizations.
Beth Pullin
Board Member
beth.pullin@glcommunities.org.uk
Beth, a member of RICS and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, has 30 years in private sector property and a decade in VCSE leadership. Now freelancing, she applies her broad expertise to collaborative problem-solving, innovation, and resilience—focusing on projects where she can make a meaningful, lasting impact.
Sophie Wootton-Lee
Board Member
sophie.wootton@glcommunities.org.uk
Sophie brings experience in education, charity communications, and the public sector. After working at Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and with MP Alex McIntyre, she’s passionate about amplifying community voices. Living in Gloucester for nearly a decade, she aims to support GL Communities through strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and external affairs.
