Community Stories
Celebration of your stories
Welcome to community stories, a place to share news and celebrate what is happening in your community. If you have any stories you would like to feature on our page or in next months newsletter please get in touch at communityresilience@coventry.gov.uk or leave a comment at the bottom of this page.
Fight Academy Boxing Gym Brings Warmth and Hope to Coventry’s Homeless This Christmas
This festive season, Fight Academy, a community boxing gym based in Radford, is stepping beyond the ropes to make a real difference in Coventry City Centre. In a heartfelt act of solidarity, the team is reaching out to some of the city’s most vulnerable residents by distributing warm blankets, essential hygiene packs, and Greggs food vouchers.
Partnering with local social enterprise Get Fruity, the initiative will also provide fresh, nourishing soup on Christmas Eve, ensuring that those experiencing homelessness feel supported and cared for during what can be an especially challenging time of year.
This outreach reflects Fight Academy’s commitment to using sport as a force for good — championing not just physical strength, but community spirit, dignity, and kindness. Together with Get Fruity, the team hopes to shine a light on the power of local organisations coming together to create meaningful change.
As we celebrate the season of giving, this initiative is a timely reminder that small acts of generosity can have a big impact. Coventry’s community spirit is alive and thriving — and this Christmas, it’s making a difference where it matters most.
Stoke Aldermoor Stitchers – Exciting News!
With the support of the Community Resilience Team the Stoke Aldermoor Stitchers have received over £14,000 in funding for new equipment! This means we can continue running our sewing group and make it even better.
The group is open to all ages and is a great way to:
- Learn sewing skills
- Upcycle old or damaged clothing
- Meet new people from the local area
If you’re interested in joining or want more information, please contact:
Aldermoor LIFE Centre
78 Roundhouse Road
Coventry
CV3 1DA
024 7645 4010
Generosity Shines This Christmas
We’re proud to share the incredible impact of donations and support across our community this festive season:
- £450 worth of food donated to Feeding Coventry and World Food Hub
- Three wheelie bins full of winter coats delivered to Clothing Coventry, helping families stay warm
- A huge collection of toys and presents for families struggling at Christmas
A Heartfelt Thank You
Dani from Carriers of Hope shared this message:
"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the toy donations from the council. Without them, our Christmas celebration for many of our families simply would not have been possible. Your support helped turn a very real worry into joy for so many children. Huge thank you from Carriers of Hope."
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Action Family Network C.I.C awarded lottery funding to deliver, Bridges Beyond Words: Helping Young People Feel at Home
For many young people from migrant, refugee, and minority backgrounds, arriving in a new place can feel overwhelming and lonely. Bridges Beyond Words is changing that.
Over the next 24 months, we’re creating welcoming, youth-led spaces where 11–18-year-olds can connect, grow, and be themselves. Our weekly Welcome Circles and fun Language Clubs (two 2-hour sessions each) help young people build friendships and confidence in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Each young person will also be matched with a trained peer mentor—someone who... Continue reading
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Celebration of your stories
Welcome to community stories, a place to share news and celebrate what is happening in your community. If you have any stories you would like to feature on our page or in next months newsletter please get in touch at communityresilience@coventry.gov.uk(External link) or leave a comment at the bottom of this page.
Funding secured for Amaraba African Dance & Wellness Project!
We are thrilled to share that the Community Resilience Team have helped support Coventry Empowered African Women Group C.I.C to apply and secure a grant totalling £12,490 from Sport England. This grant supports the... Continue reading
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Settlement Support CIC: Empowering Communities with Coventry City Council’s Resilience Team
We’re thrilled to announce that Settlement Support CIC has received funding from the National Lottery’s Awards for All programme — made possible through the vital support of Coventry City Council’s Resilience Team.
This funding has enabled us to expand our impact across several key areas:
ESOL & Digital Inclusion
We’ve enhanced our ESOL and digital literacy programmes, helping over 30 individuals — including older adults and newly arrived migrants — gain language skills and confidence using digital tools. This dual approach has improved access to jobs, education, and health... Continue reading
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🏅 Community Resilience Team Supports Public Health at Coventry Sports Fest 2025
In August, Coventry’s city centre was buzzing with energy as Sports Fest 2025 brought together residents for six days of free, inclusive sports and wellbeing activities. Among the many contributors, the Community Resilience Team (CRT) were actively supporting Public Health.
Public Health were engaging residents in conversations around the Five Ways to Wellbeing—Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, and Give. These simple yet powerful principles are helping individuals and families explore practical ways to boost their mental and physical health.
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Community Resilience Team Helps Secure Funding for Coventry Peace House Bicycle Workshop
The Community Resilience Team (CRT) has successfully supported Coventry Peace House Education Trust in securing vital external funding to sustain their popular Bicycle Workshop initiative.
The weekly workshop, which focuses on cycle repair and upskilling, plays a crucial role in boosting participants’ self-esteem and employability. It offers hands-on training in bike maintenance while fostering a sense of community and purpose among attendees.
Recognising the value of the project, CRT worked closely with the organisation to develop a strong funding application. Their efforts paid off when the group was
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From Coburg to Coventry: A Cultural Journey Through Art, Heritage, History, and Innovation
Intercultural Roots and MakingCulture e.V. unite Coventry and Coburg through art, heritage, and sustainability in the Bridging Cultures project, marking a historic moment for creative collaboration between the UK and Germany.
Coventry-based artist, Intercultural Roots practitioner, and 12-year resident city host Fatima has become the first Coventrian to witness the reconstructed version of one of the world's very first 4-wheeled electric cars, originally developed by inventor Andreas Flocken in 1888 in Coburg, Germany.
The car was meticulously recreated from a single archival photograph by members of Coburg's Historic Innovation Hub, including Professor Gerhard Kampe, Peter Langendorf, and their team —... Continue reading
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City Centre Support for People Struggling with Addiction
The Community Resilience Team has been working closely with Dynamo project over the past few months to help them access external funding for their much-needed project. This month they heard they were successful and have just been awarded £19,800 from the National Lottery.
This funding is being used by them to offer an outreach and drop-in support service for individuals in need of day rehabilitation (dayhab) services. It includes a structured detoxification program with medical oversight, addressing the increasing demand locally.
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Digital Access & Health Advice supporting residents In Willenhall
Community Resilience popped along to see how the Dominion Grace breakfast club was doing at the Hagard in Willenhall this month. They had been helped to access two years of external funding, #Covconnect digital devices and apply for a small Public Health Grant.
They are now offering digital support, with access to laptops and free internet at the club. While also being able to access online support for local people to get help to give up smoking.
This has been going well with volunteers supporting residents to get online to access -
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Survivor Sanctuary Launches Therapeutic Yoga Program for Healing and Empowerment
In a significant step towards supporting victim-survivors of sexual violence, Survivor Sanctuary has announced the launch of a new therapeutic yoga program. This initiative, made possible by grant of nearly £8,000 from Sport England, aims to provide a safe and supportive environment where women can focus on their healing journey and connect with others. The Community Resilience Team played a crucial role in supporting Survivor Sanctuary's application for this grant, ensuring this much needed program could go ahead.
About the Program
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Community Resilience Team: A Year of Impact and DedicationThe Community Resilience Team has had an incredibly busy year supporting the voluntary sector in Coventry during 2024-25. As we approach the end of the financial year, we are excited to share some data highlighting our achievements and ongoing commitment to the community.
Even though we are a small team, our dedication to supporting the voluntary organisations in Coventry has remained unwavering. Our work includes assisting with funding, forming partnerships, engaging with stakeholder groups, and connecting you with other council departments. We recognise the immense value and incredible work you do,
