Social Economy Drive 2023 – Solihull Thriving Communities

For a decade now, the much-anticipated annual event showcasing the social enterprise sector has been Birmingham focused. This year sees it evolve to being the West Midlands Social Economy Drive – a celebration of all things social economy across the seven West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) localities with support from both Power to Change and […]
Rugby Awards 2023

On the 10th 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 Rugby Borough. The event was held in the Benn Hall in Rugby and sponsored by Warwickshire County Council, Rugby […]
South Awards 2023

On the 3rd October 2023 Warwickshire and Solihull Community and Voluntary Action (CAVA) held a volunteer awards celebration to recognise the contributions made by both individual and group volunteers who make a difference to the communities of Stratford and Warwick Districts. The event was held in the Old Shire Hall Ballroom at Warwickshire County Council […]
Celebrate your incredible volunteers!

Following on from the success of last year’s awards, Warwickshire & Solihull Community and Voluntary Action (CAVA) are pleased to announce the launch of the Volunteer Awards Celebrations 2023 across Warwickshire. District and Borough Councils across Warwickshire, Warwickshire County Council, and CAVA are joining forces again to host this special event and are encouraging the […]
Early Years & Childcare Survey

WCC’s Early Years and Childcare Survey is live! Do you use childcare provision in Warwickshire, or are you planning to in future? Please complete the survey to help support the future development of childcare provision across the county: https://ow.ly/ei5050OPjc5 Your feedback is important and will have an impact on childcare services provided in future for you […]
State of the Sector Survey 2023

In celebration of Small Charities Week 2023 we are proud to be launching our fifth State of the Sector survey for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations across Warwickshire and Solihull. Complete the survey here>> The profile of the VCFSE sector has never been greater, and we want to keep it this way. The […]
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available for local charity or community organisations

Warwickshire County Council has a number of products that it is looking to redistribute. The PPE Service at Warwickshire County Council has a volume of products that can no longer be used as PPE. This might be due to the use by date having passed, the quality and safety certificate not being completely correct, or […]
Act on Energy – Free information and support with energy costs

Act on Energy are an energy advice charity working across Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Birmingham, Coventry & Solihull. From Act on Energy: Act on Energy is a charity who, for many years, has been delivering energy efficiency support to residents on behalf of Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Solihull, Coventry and Birmingham local authorities. We offer support to individuals to achieve […]
New Community Autism Support Service launches to support people across Coventry and Warwickshire

Residents in Coventry and Warwickshire who may self-identify as autistic, those awaiting an autism assessment and those with an autism diagnosis are now able to access improved support through the all-age autism support service. Building on the familiar existing CASS (Community Autism Support Service) provision, this service will see new elements introduced as a result […]
Chiltern Railways Community Investment Fund

The Community Investment Fund (CIF) is allocated to Train Operators in England to support the development of Community Rail. Chiltern Railways Community Investment Fund (CIF) is designed to support the development of Community Rail. Local groups have the opportunity to bid for funding for schemes that add social, economic or environmental value to local communities. […]
ICB Healthcare Inequalities Innovation Fund inviting proposals

#TheBigPledge – Warwickshire and Solihull

Nominate your local heroes for a Civic Honours Award

The Wild Isles Community Fund

Looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Then why not consider being a trustee!

Being a trustee of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust is an exciting and challenging role, bringing with it opportunities for creative thinking, constructive teamwork and forward planning, as you help guide the charity to achieve its new goals.
Warwickshire & Solihull CAVA is awarded Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation (VCQA) for a further 3 years!

We are pleased to announce that Warwickshire & Solihull CAVA has again been awarded this nationally recognised quality accreditation. Every three years we undertake a rigorous assessment process to demonstrate how we meet the quality assurance standards.