In 2024, community groups from across the Stroud district were invited to take part in a video project to showcase how welcoming and inclusive the district is. 'Our District Lives' was released in early 2025.
This project was coordinated by the Community Representation Taskforce.
The video provides just a snapshot of the number and variety of community groups in the district. You can find out more information about the groups included in the video, including how you can join, here:
Membership is open to everybody, and you don’t need to be a member to use the shop or café or join any of the events.
The group is open to adults with learning disabilities who live around Stroud and Stonehouse. Membership has limited capacity due to the size of the allotment, but enquiries can be made using the links below.
The club has a minis and juniors section, mixed ability rugby section and a senior men’s team. Minis and juniors is for boys and girls aged 3-12, mixed ability rugby section is open to anyone aged 16+ and is a touch rugby group which welcomes all abilities, and the senior men's team is for men aged 18+.
Open to any Haresfield local resident, their family and friends or anyone who has lived in the village and would like to catch up with old friends.
This group offers opportunities to go boating to people confined to wheelchairs on the Stroudwater Canal, allowing them to get close to nature and enjoy the wildlife.
Open to everyone, and particularly for people with limited mobility, disabilities, additional needs and their families or support workers.
Open to all, free membership to under 18s and first year free to all members.
Open to anyone interested in growing local, sustainable and affordable organic food.
Non-audition, inclusive and friendly community choir. Open to all age 13+.
The group has been formed by Bengalis to celebrate cultural events together; however, the group is open to and welcome all communities in the district.
Welcoming group meeting weekly and going for a walk, suitable for all. To join, prospective members need to contact the GL11 Community Hub reception to ensure there is space.
Anyone local can join.
The group is open to all who play an instrument to any standard, and who want to play the traditional music of the British Isles and beyond.
Open to all retired or semi-retired people.
There are bursaries available for people on low incomes. No means testing is necessary for a bursary.
Open to all fathers. The camps have a bursary scheme to ensure all can attend.
Open to anyone, although under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
A friendly and welcoming full symphony orchestra, which attracts musicians from across the district.
Creative Shed is open to everyone and is totally inclusive. Some people who come along are experiencing mental health issues, have learning disabilities, or have been looking for work.
Open to the entire community – no age restrictions.
TwoCan offers creative opportunities for everyone but especially welcomes Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse people who may find barriers in accessing the arts.
An informal group meeting monthly in Uplands, aiming to prevent loneliness and learn about the community. The group doesn’t have a website or social media, therefore if interested in joining please contact policy@stroud.gov.uk so enquiries can be passed on.
Open to anyone living in Wotton-under-Edge and surrounding areas.
Open to over 16s with an interest in conservation of a small area of young wet woodland.