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Destination Ball Hill Awarded £19,768 to Grow Community Hub
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news for our neighbourhood — Destination Ball Hill has been awarded £19,768 from The National Lottery Community Fund to support the continued growth of our much‑loved community hub. This achievement has been made possible thanks to the ongoing support of the Community Resilience Team, whose partnership has helped strengthen local services and opportunities for residents.
Destination Ball Hill exists for everyone who lives, works, or spends time in our area. This new funding is a major step forward in building a cleaner, safer and more connected neighbourhood that we can all be proud of.
A Growing Hub at the Heart of Ball Hill
Since June 2024, we have been running a small-scale community hub from the 2‑Tone Café in collaboration with local organisations. In that time, we’ve welcomed up to 100 people each week, offering an inclusive space for support, activities, and social connection.
Our current programme includes:
- Job Club
- Arts and crafts groups
- Mental health support
- Gardening and environmental projects
- Children and family activities
- Holiday events
- Pop‑up library and toy library
- Community litter picks
These sessions have helped bring people together, develop new skills, and create a stronger sense of belonging across the community.
What the New Funding Will Support
Thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund, we can now expand our weekly activities and introduce new services shaped by local need. Over the coming months, the hub will grow to include:
- Messy play for young children
- A community kitchen and café
- Social groups for all ages
- An enhanced information and support hub
This investment will help us support more residents, offer more consistent weekly activities, and strengthen the role of Destination Ball Hill as a welcoming, accessible place for everyone.
A Win for the Whole Community
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank‑you to everyone who has supported Destination Ball Hill so far — from volunteers and partners to residents who take part in our activities. This funding is not just a milestone for our organisation, but a win for the entire Ball Hill community.
We can’t wait to continue building a vibrant, connected neighbourhood together.
Sangam Group Secures Funding
The Sangam Group, a long‑standing organisation supporting South Asian elders in Coventry, is celebrating a successful funding award made possible through guidance from the Community Resilience Team (CRT) at Coventry City Council.
As the group has continued to grow, they recognised the need for additional financial support to sustain their valued activities. Reaching out to the CRT for advice, they were guided by an officer who met with the group and recommended applying to the National Lottery for two years of funding—a recently available option designed to help community organisations plan with greater confidence.
We are delighted to share that the Sangam Group’s application was successful. They have been awarded £7,620, covering essential costs including room hire, transport, and refreshments, ensuring their members can continue to come together in a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment.
This funding will help the Sangam Group maintain the activities and social connections that are so vital to the wellbeing of local elders. It also highlights the ongoing partnership between community groups and the Community Resilience Team in strengthening neighbourhood support across the city.
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Community Resilience Team supports The Silas Mkoba Foundation
The Community Resilience Team are pleased to share that we have supported the Silas Mkoba Foundation in securing £10,000 from the National Lottery Awards for All Fund. This funding has helped enable the delivery of The Jewels Support Circle.
The Jewels is a compassionate women’s group providing vital support to widows, single mothers, and women navigating life after grief or personal loss. The group offers a safe, welcoming environment for healing, connection, and empowerment. Sessions run monthly, with additional support meetings arranged when needed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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