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).
Volunteers are needed to help support Vaccination sites across Warwickshire
Volunteers are needed to help support Vaccination sites across North and South Warwickshire in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; helping our communities to keep safe. 20th May, 2021 moreBirmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Volunteer Programme
Birmingham 2022 seeking over 13,000 volunteers to deliver Commonwealth Games 10th June, 2021 moreVacancy: Coventry City Council: Community Co-ordinator
Coventry City Council Community Resilience Team are looking for a Community Coordinator to join them in a part time role for 3 days a week. 10th June, 2021 moreFunding opportunity: Stratford Town Trust grants round is now open!
Got a great idea to support your local community in Stratford? Then Stratford Town Trust would love to hear from you! 8th June, 2021 moreSmall Charity Week - Big Advice Day Rugby Networking Event
on Tuesday 15th Jun, 2021 at 10:00am
Join Warwickshire County Council and Rugby CAVA on Tuesday 15th June for a Small Charity Week themed Rugby Networking Event. more
Net-Walk Event - Warwick District
on Tuesday 15th Jun, 2021 at 10:30am
Warwick District groups are invited to our first net-walk event as part of Small Charity Week 'Big Advice' Day. more
Nuneaton and Bedworth Small Charity Net-Walking Event
on Tuesday 15th Jun, 2021 at 10:30am
The Nuneaton and Bedworth CAVA team are hosting a Net-Walking event to celebrate Small Charity Week. 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 moreAbove Board - An Introduction to Good Governance & Trusteeship
on Wednesday 16th Jun, 2021 at 3:00pm
Join Warwickshire and Solihull CAVA on Small Charity Week Policy Day for this introduction to Good Governance and Trusteeship.
moreBid Writing Training for Community Groups and Organisations
on Thursday 17th Jun, 2021 at 1:00pm
Bid Writing Training for Community Groups and Organisations.
moreFREE Carer Aware and Young Carer Aware Training
on Wednesday 30th Jun, 2021 at 3:15pm
FREE Carer Aware and Young Carer Aware Training for those who regularly care for family and friends.
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