July 2026 - Community Connections

Expressions of Interest: Management and Lease of the Stoke Aldermoor Life Centre

The Council is inviting businesses, community groups and organisations to take on the management and lease of the Stoke Aldermoor Life Centre, 78 Round House Road, Coventry, CV3 1DA.

This exciting opportunity will see the successful applicant awarded a lease of 3 years subject to negotiation.

In this invitation, the Council is intentionally non-prescriptive about the types of proposals that are expected. All applications must include a proposal to deliver activity that has a community benefit for all of the local community.

As the opportunity has materially changed, with no income or existing user groups based at the centre, the position is different from that considered by organisations during the first EOI round, therefore a second round of EOI is required. To support with transition and the re-building of a community group foundation, the Council will for the first 6 months cover key running costs such as planned and reactive maintenance and utilities. In addition to this the Council will provide funding up to £5,000 for marketing and re-activation of the centre.

The Council is seeking an organisation which has a sound financial record that can generate the necessary income to successfully run the community centre. The organisation would need to demonstrate that they have the expertise and experience to run the centre sustainably. In addition to financial performance and ability to manage a building, the Council will require prospective organisations to demonstrate through their aims and objectives how they will keep the community centre open and available for use by all organisations and groups in the community.

In summary the key areas that we will base decisions on are as follows:

• applicants previous experience of managing a building
• financial stability of applicant
• ability and experience of the applicant
• commitment to benefitting the whole community
• robustness of business plan and financial forecasting

We are open to and willing to consider expressions of interest from partnerships so long as they are able to demonstrate their ability to manage the centre and run it sustainably. Previous applicants must re-apply as part of this new process.

Interested businesses, groups and organisations can request a site visit by appointment only. To request a visit please email SALCentreEOI@coventry.gov.uk(External link) by no later than Friday 14 August 2026.

If you would like support with your EOI, please get in touch with the Community Resilience Team at: communityresilience@coventry.gov.uk(External link)

The deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI) is Friday 28 August 2026 at 9am, which require sending to SALCentreEOI@coventry.gov.uk(External link). Please read and review the following application form and supporting documents:

• Application Form(External link)
• Head of Terms(External link)
• Building Plan(External link)
• Repairs Schedule(External link)
• FAQ Document(External link)

Good Neighbours Memory Lane Groups

Our Memory Lane Groups provide a friendly, supportive environment for people living with dementia or memory loss and their carers.

Locations and Times

Woodside Avenue Methodist Church, Finham

• Fortnightly on Tuesdays
• 10:30am to 12:00pm

Lawrence Saunders Road Baptist Church, Radford

• Every Friday
• 10:30am to 12:00pm

Who Can Attend?

• People can simply turn up or self-refer.
• A suggested donation of £2 per session is requested.
• Suitable for people with all levels of dementia or memory loss.
• Anyone living with dementia or memory loss should attend with a carer or companion.
• Carers are welcome to relax elsewhere in the room while volunteers engage and support their loved ones.

Activities

Sessions offer a wide range of enjoyable activities, including:

• Live music
• Gentle exercise
• Arts and crafts
• Quizzes
• Reminiscence activities
• Social interaction and conversation

Contact

📧 maddy@hopecoventry.org.uk
📞 07544 488 724

If you'd like more information, please get in touch or come along to a session.

Good Neighbours Men's Chat Groups (Age 50+)

Our informal community chat groups offer a welcoming space for men aged 50+ to socialise, share experiences, and build connections.

Locations and Times

St Martin's Church, Finham

• Fridays, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
• General conversation, with discussions often focusing on politics and football

ICC, Keresley

• Tuesdays, 2:00pm to 3:30pm
• General chat, with people frequently talking about family life and personal concerns

St Paul's Church, Foleshill

• Thursdays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
• A smaller, more diverse group with participants who may have higher support needs

Who Can Attend?

• Open to men aged 50+
• No booking or referral required
• People living with dementia also attend, though these are not dementia-specific groups.

Contact

📧 dave@hopecoventry.org.uk
📞 07715 405 111

Simply come along to any session and join the conversation.