January Newsletter 2025

Congratulations to Sing for Change community group who have been awarded £1,000 from the General Charities (Coventry). The group contacted the Community Resilience Team for support to keep the group sustainable and help remove financial barriers to participation for those members who need it.

Sing for Change is an exciting, intergenerational community choir, building strong relationships between diverse people across Coventry. Established six years ago, the group members share the belief that we need to create a kinder, more compassionate, inclusive world - a fundamental principle of Sing for Change. The group is open to all, singing songs with messages of peace, environmental protection and social justice. No musical experience is needed, and people can join irrespective of current singing ability or experience.

Sing for Change is a welcoming group, bringing people together from across Coventry,from diverse backgrounds, to enjoy friendship and a sense of belonging. To find out more, or to get involved, please visit their website Sing For Change – Singing songs for peace, equality, social justice and the environment(External link)

Billy's ABC Boxing Club Wins Sport England Funding to Support Local Youth

We’re thrilled to announce that Billy's ABC Boxing has been awarded £14,500 from Sport England's prestigious Movement Fund. Based in Canley at the Toe2Toe gym. This generous funding will support a transformative 12-month project designed to offer free activities to young people at risk of anti-social behaviour.

The initiative goes beyond sports—it’s about creating opportunities for young people to overcome the negative influences in their lives. By engaging in structured, positive activities, participants will build self-esteem, boost confidence, and set higher aspirations for their futures. Alongside these life-changing personal benefits, the program will also help improve physical fitness, promoting healthier and more active lifestyles.

This project is a shining example of how sport can act as a catalyst for positive change. Stay tuned for updates on the impact this initiative will have on the lives of local youth and the wider community

Settlement Support CIC is proud to announce the successful award of £4,850 from the Police & Crime Commissioner’s Fund. This vital funding will support an innovative project aimed at addressing key challenges faced by migrant and minority youth.

Through targeted workshops and community activities, the initiative will raise awareness of cultural misunderstandings, enhance understanding of local laws and safety protocols, and build bridges between migrants and long-term residents. By developing mutual respect and collaboration, the project seeks to create a safer, more inclusive community for everyone.

After receiving support from the Community Resilience Team Settlement Support CIC was proud to announce the successful award of £4,850 from the Police & Crime Commissioner’s Fund. This vital funding will support an innovative project aimed at addressing key challenges faced by migrant and minority youth.

Through targeted workshops and community activities, the initiative will raise awareness of cultural misunderstandings, enhance understanding of local laws and safety protocols, and build bridges between migrants and long-term residents. By developing mutual respect and collaboration, the project seeks to create a safer, more inclusive community for everyone