Volunteering Stories | The Power of Giving Back: Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering
Every year people from all walks of life around the UK take time to volunteer and make a huge difference to their communities. To learn more and get inspired, read Steve’s story below. My name is Steve*. I am 46 years old and I have spent the majority of my working life as a Delivery […]
Volunteering Stories | Jo’s Story: Volunteering in retirement
What are you going to do with all that free time was a question I was often asked by colleagues just before I took early retirement. I shall do lots of volunteering was always part of my reply but at that stage I had given little thought as to what I could volunteer to do. […]
Volunteering Stories | The start of a volunteering journey
Every year people from all walks of life around the UK take time to volunteer and make a huge difference to their communities. To learn more and get inspired, read Ayesha’s story below. Ayesha first met Rugby Volunteer Coordinator, Amy, in April at a DWP Jobs Fair. She was looking to gain experience working with […]
Volunteering Stories | Keeping my mental health on track through volunteering
Michelle joined Growbaby Nuneaton as a volunteer, taking on the vital role of sorting clothing and equipment to support families and health professionals visiting Manor Court Baptist Church. However, her journey to volunteering was more than just a step into community service – it was a personal step toward improving her mental health and well-being. […]
Volunteering Stories | The therapeutic power of volunteering
Every year people from all walks of life around the UK take time to volunteer and make a huge difference to their communities. To learn more and get inspired, read Ava’s story below. Ava* is a young woman who has been on long term sick from work due to severe anxiety and depression. She was […]
Volunteer Recognition Events – Warwickshire 2025
Warwickshire CAVA are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Volunteer Recognition & Reward Event 2025, to celebrate the exceptional contributions of volunteers in our community across South, Rugby and North Warwickshire. Once again, we will be joining forces with a number of local authority partners and businesses to celebrate volunteers across […]
Newtown Community Centre celebrates its 60th Anniversary
The Newtown Community Centre on Newtown Road which is home to the Nuneaton town centre blood clinic, the annual Nuneaton Christmas lunch, Chater Dance Academy and provides a hub for many other weekly sessions, turns 60 on Tuesday, 11th February 2025. Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council formed a committee to develop the facility, with a […]
CAVA re-comissioned to deliver in Solihull
Warwickshire and Solihull Community And Voluntary Action (CAVA) are pleased to announce that we have been recommissioned by Solihull Metroplitan Borough Council (SMBC) to deliver infrastructure support to the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise Sectors (VCSFE) from the 1st October 2024. CAVA has been delivering support to voluntary and community organisations in the borough […]
There’s still time for community groups to apply to the Kind Communities – Kind Food Grant Fund
Residents involved in community food projects in Warwickshire still have three weeks to apply to Warwickshire County Council’s Kind Communities-Kind Food Grant fund. The fund, which is being delivered in partnership with Warwickshire & Solihull Community and Voluntary Action (CAVA), aims to support local projects across the county that empower communities to make more affordable, […]
Access support from local businesses in Birmingham or Solihull through Match My Project
What is Match My Project? Match My Project is a digital platform that provides a meeting point for local businesses and the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector in Birmingham or Solihull. The platform is a database of hundreds of projects that require support. It enables businesses and the VCFSE sector to find […]
Volunteering Stories | Empowering Ukrainian guests to rebuild their lives
Sofia* who has recently arrived from Ukraine was referred to Warwickshire & Solihull CAVA by a Job Coach at Stratford Job Centre, as she wanted to do something useful, meet people, and learn English. Our Stratford District Volunteer Coordinator, Karen, suggested three local roles; one in a charity shop sorting out clothes, one in a […]
Volunteering Stories | Matt’s Story: A cause close to my heart
Every year people from all walks of life around the UK take time to volunteer and make a huge difference to their communities. To learn more and get inspired, read Matt’s story below. Matt – Volunteer Retail Assistant at Sense Charity Shop in Rugby. Sense is a charitable organisation based in the U.K. The charity […]
Volunteering Stories | Judith’s Story: The best part is feeling that I’m connected to the local community
Every year people from all walks of life around the UK take time to volunteer and make a huge difference to their communities. To learn more and get inspired, read Judith’s story below. After being a full-time carer for five years, I then decided that I needed to do something interesting that would also give […]
Volunteering Stories | Time Well Spent: Employer-Supported Volunteering
Every year people from all walks of life around the UK take time to volunteer and make a huge difference to their communities. To learn more and get inspired, please read story below. North Warwickshire – WCC Staff Volunteering Day. Michelle Titchener, Facilities Manager Team Lead Central contacted Warwickshire & Solihull CAVA to explore volunteering […]
Volunteering Stories | Laura’s story: Healing Through Art
Every year people from all walks of life around the UK take time to volunteer and make a huge difference to their communities. To learn more and get inspired, read Laura’s story below. Laura attended a volunteer appointment with Tina Wragg – Volunteering Coordinator at The Newtown Centre in Nuneaton with her support worker. She […]
Warwick District Volunteer Taster Trail 2024
CAVA in Warwick District has put together a Volunteering Taster Trail Map. Organisations will be opening their doors and welcoming you so that you can get a taste of what volunteering would be like with them before committing. This is a chance for you to just turn up and meet their staff and Volunteers! Please […]
SAVE THE DATE: Volunteers’ Week celebrates 40th anniversary this summer
Volunteers’ Week 2024 will launch on Monday, 3rd June and will run through until Sunday, 9th. Volunteers’ Week is an annual event which sees charities, voluntary groups, social organisations, and volunteers themselves come together to recognise the incredible impact that volunteering has in communities around the UK. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Volunteers’ […]
We are pleased to launch CAVA’s 2023 State of Voluntary and Community Sector report for Warwickshire and Solihull
With our research partner Tiller Research, we conducted our bi-annual survey earlier this year, and undertook a number of semi-structured interviews with a breadth of VCSE organisations (size, delivery type) from across Warwickshire and Solihull. Here are some crucial facts and figures: We estimate that there has been a small decrease in organisations, to 13,000 since […]
Northern Warwickshire Volunteer Awards
On the 18th October 2023 Warwickshire and Solihull Community and Voluntary Action (CAVA) held a volunteer awards event to celebrate the contributions made by both individual and group volunteers who make a difference to communities in Northern Warwickshire (Nuneaton and Bedworth and North Warwickshire). The event was held at Ambleside Sports Club in Nuneaton and […]
Trustees’ Week 6-10 November 2023
It’s #TrusteesWeek! The time of year when we celebrate the amazing contribution made by trustees for their charities and recognise the difference they make. You can find out about this week’s range of events and access free guidance and resources at www.trusteesweek.org Trustees’ Week is a time for us to come together to celebrate the […]