An aerial photo of Podsmead in Gloucester.

A community organisation supporting wellbeing, learning, skills and employment advice in Podsmead.

Blackbridge Charitable Community Benefit Society (CCBS) is a community organisation supporting health and wellbeing; learning, skills and employment; youth work; and other community activities in Podsmead, Gloucester. 

Established in 2021 with entirely charitable objectives and as part of the legacy of Podsmead Big Local, we have also led the development of the brand new Blackbridge Community and Sports Hub which is now open!

The Blackbridge Community and Sports Hub which is a brand new community-driven facility in the heart of Podsmead, bringing together sports, exercise, youth activities and other community facilities. Find out more or visit our What’s On page to see what else is happening in Podsmead.