Our community
From dedicated staff and volunteers to the passengers who inspire our work, every person plays a role in helping us reduce isolation and support independent living.
Meet some of the people who make our service possible.
Community Connexions driver Martin helping passenger off bus
The people behind community connexions
Community Connexions driver Martin and passenger Beka arriving at the Supermarket
I first started to use Community Connexions when I became a full time wheelchair user, and they have given me so much independence back! I never thought I would be able to go out and about and do all the things I can now do again, but thanks to community connections I can!
Community Connexions has given me so much life back, a life I thought I may never have again! They are a such a brilliant service to have in our community!
Beka Boyd, Passenger
Our passengers
Our volunteers
“I love volunteering because you get to meet interesting people, and you get to travel to parts of Gloucestershire you would never normally visit.”
Alan Skene, Volunteer Driver
Community Connexions volunteer driver Alan loading a wheelchair into the car at a supermarket
Our volunteers
Community Connexions volunteer driver Heather, picking up happy passenger to go on trip
‘It’s lovely to know the passengers really appreciate the service. I have met some lovely people doing this job, it’s nice to feel I’ve been of some help in getting people out and about.’
Heather Tibbotts, Volunteer Driver
Our drivers
Martin Powell, Minibus Driver
Martin has worked at Community Connexions for 11 years, known for his cheerful disposition he can often be found taking people out on special trips.
Community Connexions driver Martin, taking passengers out in bus
Our trustees
Community Connexions trustee Geoff York
Geoff York, Trustee
Geoff became a trustee in January 2024. After a diverse career in supply chain and logistics including overseas assignments in the Middle East, Hong Kong and Japan he settled in Cirencester where he is an active member of a number of community groups.
Our staff
Ed Turnill, Volunteer Manager
Ed has a wealth of experience of managing teams of geographically dispersed volunteers, particularly from within the sports industry.
Volunteer driver Alan, and Volunteer Manager Ed
Our trustees
Community Connexions Head of Trustees, Paul James
“With a background in IT and project management I find being a trustee very rewarding. We get to make real decisions on strategy and direction of the charity to ensure it remains able to provide it’s vital service.”