Stroud Community Space CIC

About Us

Stroud Community Space is a new CIC set up in late 2024 to help create vibrant community learning spaces in Stroud. Brought together by a committed team of 5 community minded folks we’re here to support the amazing groups and projects who are already doing great work but for who access to a regular space would make a world of difference. To explain more here is our Vision and Mission:

Our Vision

Our vision is a resilient Stroud where communities and our youth thrive. We build local power to address climate change, economic hardship, and mental health. By creating accessible spaces for education and collaboration, we support initiatives to flourish. Together, we foster creativity, resilience, and a stronger, more connected community.

Do you know of an empty space, that if filled, could bring life back to the community?

Contact the team at: StroudCommunitySpace@gmail.com

Our Mission

Stroud Community Spaces supports small groups by offering affordable, welcoming venues essential for creativity, connection, and learning. As a Community Interest Company, we champion sustainability, inclusivity, and collaboration. By nurturing vibrant spaces, we strengthen Stroud’s cultural fabric, creating opportunities for everyone, especially our young people, to engage, grow, and thrive together.

Our People

Meet the team bringing Stroud Community Space to life:

Director Fiona

Fiona – Director

Fiona is a freelance facilitator and coach with a focus on resilience. She chairs Business Declares and has facilitated community groups, including the 1995 Community Planning Conference and the 2024 Heavens Valley public meeting.

Carol – Director

Carol has facilitated and managed community groups, including women’s refuge, youth and environmental groups, and spaces for women and young people, fostering collaboration and support across diverse communities.

Josie – Director

Josie manages the Trinity Rooms Community Hub in Stroud, is a qualified teacher, has worked in food, health, education, founded Edible Stroud, and volunteers with Stroud Seed Saving and Stroud Land Commons.

Nick – Director

Nick supports community food enterprises, creating short food supply networks to connect producers and consumers. His work fosters social cohesion through shared activities like growing, harvesting, cooking, and eating, bridging differences.

Terri – Director

Terri has worked in sustainability and education. She is a qualified special education needs teacher. She supports a range of local organisations focused on community building and resilience.

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