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).
Funding Advice Surgeries for Warwick District Groups
FREE one-to-one, funding surgeries for groups and organisations in Warwick District. 26th January, 2021 moreFREE Physical Activity Sessions - Survey
The Positive Impact Foundation are offering residents across Warwickshire, particularly in Bedworth, Hartshill and North Warks the opportunity to attend 12 weeks of FREE Physical Activity Sessions. 26th January, 2021 moreDementia Hero Awards 2021 - Nominate Now!
The Dementia Hero Awards 2021, sponsored by Tunstall Healthcare, will showcase the stories of people doing outstanding things during the pandemic – Alzheimer's Society's dementia heroes. 25th January, 2021 moreVacancy: Volunteer Team Leader – Vaccination Volunteer Project
Warwickshire Community and Voluntary Action is recruiting a Volunteer Team Leader – Vaccination Volunteer Project 22nd January, 2021 moreEscape Arts presents Supporting Talent – Creative Leadership & Employment Skills Training
on Wednesday 17th Feb, 2021 at 10:00am
Escape Arts are delighted to announce our brand-new Supporting Talent Programme, offering employment skills training in creative industries to adults 18+ and not in employment, education or training. more
West Stratford District Funding Clinic
on Thursday 25th Feb, 2021 at 7:00pm
Are you looking for enough income to keep your local community group going or to do more? If you do, then why not attend a free Zoom Funding Clinic to be held on 25th February 2021 at 7pm. 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 moreAn introductory workshop to carbon monoxide risks in the home
on Wednesday 3rd Feb, 2021 at 9:30am
Gas Safe Charity: Think CO - An introductory workshop to carbon monoxide risks in the home.
moreEscape Arts - Creative Leadership & Employment Skills Training.
on Wednesday 17th Feb, 2021 at 10:00am
Escape Arts presents Supporting Talent – Creative Leadership & Employment Skills Training.
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.
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