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).
New year, new challenge? Make a difference to the lives of young people
New year, new challenge? Make a difference to the lives of young people by getting involved in youth work. 15th January, 2021 moreHealthwatch Warwickshire need to hear from people with long-term health conditions
People with long-term health conditions are urged to share experiences to help improve support after research indicates that some avoided health and social care services throughout the COVID-19 crisis. 14th January, 2021 moreMusic for Dementia
£500k cash boost for organisations to provide musical services for people with dementia 12th January, 2021 moreVacancy: WCAVA Volunteering Coordinator – North Warwickshire
Warwickshire Community and Voluntary Action is recruiting Volunteering Coordinator - North Warwickshire. 12th January, 2021 moreWant 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 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?
moreBuilding Digital Skills - A FREE programme of online learning
on Monday 22nd Mar, 2021 at 11:00pm
Building Digital Skills with Longden - ESF funded programme.
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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