{"id":198,"date":"2018-09-26T13:17:13","date_gmt":"2018-09-26T13:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo.athemes.com\/atu-agency\/?page_id=198"},"modified":"2025-12-25T06:18:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T06:18:25","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gscommunitycentre.org\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Gloucester Street Community Centre is a not-for-profit voluntary organisation which was founded by Gloucester Street Church (COGOP) in 1987. With the help of Wolverhampton City Council and the support of an initiative church the Centre was able to introduce services to the local community. The Management Board comprises of individuals with varying skill set that brings much needed benefit to the community centre.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Management Board-<\/strong><\/p>

– Mr Alfred Williams \u2013Chairperson<\/strong><\/p>

– Mr Byron Duckett\u2013Vice Chair
<\/strong>– Mr Robert Mensah-\u00a0Treasurer
<\/strong>– Mrs Beverly McCalla- Secretary
<\/strong>– Mr Anthony Grant<\/p>

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Vision<\/strong><\/p>

The vision for Gloucester Street Community Centre is:<\/p>

That all residents living in the Wolverhampton ward of St. Peters enjoy a high quality of life, including economic, social and educational goals, as part of a strong, prosperous and caring community.<\/p>

Mission<\/strong><\/p>

GSCC mission is:<\/p>

\u00b7 To manage a community building which provides high quality facilities and a range of activities\/projects, that is accessible to all areas of the local community.<\/p>

\u00b7 To continuously develop and update the building, to meet the changing needs and expectations of the community, both now and in the future.<\/p>

\u00b7 To provide a hub for local community groups and public sector organisations to enhance local services for residents, particularly for those people who are disadvantaged, vulnerable or who face difficulties accessing provision appropriate to their needs or circumstances.<\/p>

\u00b7 To develop activities that increase participation in civic life, including through providing residents with opportunities for self-development, volunteering and involvement in local decision-making.<\/p>

Values<\/strong>–<\/p>

GSCC operate within the following values:<\/p>

\u00b7 Equal Opportunities \u2013 As both service provider and employer, GSCC promotes equality of opportunity and believes in challenging discrimination of all kinds.<\/p>

\u00b7 Community Cohesion \u2013 GSCC is committed to helping create a strong and prosperous community in which individuals from all cultures, backgrounds and beliefs are able to develop mutual understanding and respect.<\/p>

\u00b7 Partnership Working \u2013 GSCC believes that collaboration with voluntary and community groups, public sector bodies and private businesses improves its ability to enhance resources and deliver better services.<\/p>

\u00b7 Independence and Financial Sustainability \u2013 GSCC recognises that it is in the best interests of the communities it serves for it to plan for a financially sustainable future based on sound management, cost effectiveness and increasing its own income generation.<\/p>

\u00b7 Environmental Sustainability \u2013 GSCC will meet the challenge of climate change through adopting good environmental practices and promoting all aspects of environmental sustainability through all its operations.<\/p>

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