Welcome to Warwickshire & Solihull Community and Voluntary Action
We are the local VCS Infrastructure Organisation for Warwickshire & Solihull, providing vital support to the volunteers, groups, organisations, enterprises and charities who are working to strengthen all of our communities across the region. 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.
We hope this site has what you are looking for. If it doesn't, please let us know using the details in the 'Contact Us' tab on the main menu (above).
WCAVA: VCSE Sector Development Support 2021
In conjunction with partner organisations, and funding from Warwickshire County Council, we are delighted to be delivering additional services the to VCSE sector in Warwickshire. 12th February, 2021 moreResilience Training and Support
Resilience is the ability to recover and bounce back from adversity and hardships, feeling stronger and more capable to cope than ever before. 9th February, 2021 moreGood governance during and beyond the pandemic
Good governance during and beyond the pandemic. 4th February, 2021 moreHeart of England Forest 2021 Survey
Welcome to the Heart of England Forest 2021 survey. 2nd March, 2021 moreFunding Workshop: Severn Trent Community Fund
on Tuesday 9th Mar, 2021 at 10:00am
Warwickshire CAVA presents this opportunity to learn more about Severn Trent Community Fund. more
Want to promote your event?
on Wednesday 15th Dec, 2021 at 4:15pm
FREE event promotion for VCS groups and organisation across Warwickshire & Solihull. more
The Anxiety Virus
ConnectWELL Senior Link Worker, Jackie Skipp examines the 'Anxiety Virus' in her latest blog post. on 16th July, 2020 moreBlack 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 moreWCAVA: Managing Remote Volunteers
on Tuesday 9th Mar, 2021 at 10:00am
Managing Remote Volunteers - FREE training session.
moreWarwickshire Pride: LGBT+ and Trans Awareness Training
on Friday 12th Mar, 2021 at 11:00am
Is your organisation looking to understand more about the LGBT+ and/or trans community?
moreWCAVA: Volunteers’ Voices
on Tuesday 16th Mar, 2021 at 10:00am
Volunteers’ Voices: How to involve volunteers in shaping your organisation - FREE training session.
moreWCAVA: How to have happy and engaged volunteers
on Monday 22nd Mar, 2021 at 1:30pm
How to have happy and engaged volunteers: volunteer motivation, satisfaction and retention - FREE training session.
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