Welcome to Warwickshire & Solihull Community and Voluntary Action
Warwickshire Community and Voluntary Action is the countywide infrastructure organisation for Warwickshire providing vital support to the volunteers, groups, organisations, enterprises and charities who are working to strengthen all of our communities across the county. We are committed to providing all of our services locally and accessibly. Whether you need support accessing volunteering opportunities, developing a community group, accessing funding or strengthening your governance, we have a local office and dedicated team near you.
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Warwick District Council Community Economic Recovery Fund
As Coronavirus restrictions begin to ease Warwick District Council is making funding available to help support community organisations through the ‘recovery’ phase to enable them to deliver essential services to vulnerable people most impacted by COVID-19 in keeping with Government guidance. 14th July, 2020 moreCouncil reflects on support for vulnerable people as guidance changes
New guidance for people who have been self-isolating (shielding) since late March has been introduced, and Warwickshire County Council is using the opportunity to reflect on the support offered to this group in the intervening weeks. 13th July, 2020 moreRISE: Mental Health Support for Young People
RISE – Coventry and Warwickshire's wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people. 9th July, 2020 moreWCAVA: Community Support – what next?
As the coronavirus emergency response eases, what will the future look like and how can community support be continued? 9th July, 2020 moreKenilworth Online Community Forum
on Monday 20th Jul, 2020 at 7:00pm
Discuss local issues and opportunities with local councillors and officers. more
Black Lives Matter
Black lives matter (BLM) is a global activist movement which campaigns against racism, discrimination and violence towards black people. Read our latest blog post by Jane Holdsworth, WCAVA Area Manager (Stratford District and Solihull Metropolitan Borough). on 15th June, 2020 moreThe Way Forward From Lockdown - Rainy Days Or Sunshine?
Our very own ConnectWELL senior link worker Jackie Skipp reflects on lockdown in Rugby from the point of view of a social prescribing worker in the voluntary sector. on 5th June, 2020 moreOur Brave New World
Our Brave New World – Blog written by Helen Wilkinson, Volunteering Coordinator, Warwick District WCAVA on 22nd May, 2020 moreMental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness week this year is campaigning for kindness, and encouraging people to start conversations about mental health. on 19th May, 2020 moreWarwickshire Young Carers FREE Training
on Friday 17th Jul, 2020 at 11:00am
Warwickshire Young Carers offers free training for professionals at their office in Ryton Gardens.
moreAutism Support Sessions
on Friday 17th Jul, 2020 at 12:00pm
Autism Support Sessions for Partners, Family Members and Carers of Adults with Autism.
moreCreative Optimistic Visions: Confident Me Course
on Wednesday 22nd Jul, 2020 at 12:00am
A FREE course for people who want to increase confidence and self-esteem with the aim to get into employment or education.
moreAutism Support Sessions
on Thursday 23rd Jul, 2020 at 7:00pm
Autism Support Sessions for Partners, Family Members and Carers of Adults with Autism.
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opportunity to network,
influence and learn.
Funding & Income
Guidance to help you identify
and secure a sustainable
income.
Upcoming Training
Affordable training, covering a
range of topics, helping your
organisation thrive.