[company_age]85.0[/company_age][employees]1-10 employees[/employees][funding]nan[/funding][description]The Gloucestershire Association of Parish and Town Councils (GAPTC) is a non-profit membership organization established in 1939. It represents, trains, advises, and supports parish and town councils in Gloucestershire, England. GAPTC serves as the first level or grassroots tier of local government. The organization provides its members with vital operational information and facilitates communication across all levels of the parish network, including district, county, regional, and national. GAPTC is a membership-based organization and does not handle public inquiries. However, it offers general information through its website to enhance understanding and awareness about the sector. GAPTC's unique aspect lies in its focus on supporting and empowering parish and town councils, which are the foundation of local government in England. The organization's dedication to its members and its commitment to promoting local democracy set it apart from other organizations in the region.[/description][ps]Training, advice, support for parish and town councils[/ps]