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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.
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 The yoga sessions at Survivor Sanctuary are specifically designed to help participants reconnect with their bodies, reduce stress, and promote holistic healing. Facilitated by trained instructors experienced in somatic practices, these classes ensure that every participant feels empowered and cared for. Key Details of the Program:
Our Vision At Survivor Sanctuary, we believe that trauma recovery should not be a luxury. Every survivor, regardless of their financial situation, deserves access to the support and resources necessary for healing from sexual trauma. We are honoured to offer this much-needed resource to our community, complementing the other forms of support we provide. Join Us Are you or someone you know a survivor looking for a supportive community? Reach out to us to learn more about our yoga sessions and how to participate. For further details, please contact us at support@survivorsanctuary.co.uk or visit our website at www.survivorsanctuary.co.uk. Follow us on social media @survivor_sanctuary_cov. |
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Community Resilience Team, will be running a funding application training workshop on Thursday 5th June 11:30am to 14:30pm at Friargate Station Square, Coventry CV1 2GN. Get some expert advice on the do's and don'ts when applying for funding. Come and talk to the team about your ideas and get some 1-2-1 practical advice on your application. While also getting access to local JSNA data that will show the demographics of your community and evidence why your project idea is needed. You will also be given information on local public and private organisations or teams that may be able to support any new project. Book your free place now by emailing Community Resilience CommunityResilience@coventry.gov.uk
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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.
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July's Community Stories
Let’s Get Crafty Group - Willenhall
Let's Get Crafty is a community project in Willenhall. The group has successfully secured funding for a two-year project with a £12,000 grant from the National Lottery following support from the Community Resilience Team. The grant will help to secure regular venue hire, will provide quality craft supplies, and enables the group to hire skilled demonstrators to lead creative workshops.
The Let's Get Crafty group brings together women through shared interests in crafts and design. Through crafting activities, the group facilitates social inclusion for participants, encourages new friendships and builds peer support networks, helps... Continue reading
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EcoGPX® Coventry Residency Report: A Creative-led Response to Community Achievements and Issues
The EcoGPX® residency, launched by Intercultural Roots in May 2024 with support from a £100,000 Innovate UK grant, commenced its first eco-arts residency in Coventry on July 17th. Integrating artistic creativity, ecological advocacy, and digital technology, EcoGPX® aims to highlight and address local social and environmental issues as well as celebrate the valued heritage, culture and achievements of Coventry and Warwickshire.
Context and Background
Before arriving in Coventry, Intercultural Roots had already made significant strides via an Innovate UK Creative Catalyst 2023 Award for EcoGPX®, completing a successful pilot phase in Ilkley, Bradford in January 2024... Continue reading
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Canley Parade and Big Lunch
Congratulations to the 'Playing Out Canley' community organisations for organising the fantastic Canley Parade and Big Lunch event! And congratulations to all the volunteers and supporting organisations who generously donated their time or resources to make the event such a success.
The Canley Parade took place last Saturday and featured vibrant performances from the Canley Samba Band and the Standard Triumph Pipe Band. Canley community groups came together in creative costumes and showcased props crafted by local residents, all reflecting this year’s theme: ‘Nature and Nurture’.
After the parade, hundreds of local residents gathered at... Continue reading
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Intercultural Roots Awarded £100,000 Innovate UK Grant for EcoGPX® Launchpad Coventry and Warwickshire
Coventry, UK — July 3, 2024 — From May until October 2024, the Intercultural Roots project team are working with local community builders, artists, creatives, cultural and ecology practitioners to enable positive social and environmental impact in Coventry, Nuneaton, and Bedworth. This is being made possible through an award of £100,000 from Innovate UK that recognises the importance of a creative-led approach to improving people's quality of life.
From May to October 2024, EcoGPX® will engage deeply with communities including Hillfields, Swanswell, Holyhead, Paradise, and Spon End in Coventry, Bedworth, and Camp Hill, Jasmine Babes, Kingswood, and Grove Farm in... Continue reading
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Back & Forth - Men's Mental Health Support Group
Back & Forth Support Group was founded by a police officer who realised he needed a space to talk about how he was feeling to support his mental health. Finding no natural outlet, he teamed up with colleagues to create the walking group "Back & Forth." The group organise weekly walks in local parks, and their membership has grown from just 3 members to over 900, extending beyond the police force to the wider community.
To support the further development of the group, the Community Resilience Team helped to formalise their... Continue reading
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April's Community Stories
Asian Blind Association Receives Awards For All Grant to Continue Community Support
The Community Resilience Team has helped the Asian Blind Association secure £10,000 in funding from the National Lottery. This funding will support the association's efforts to continue their vital work in Coventry, providing support to blind and partially sighted people and their caregivers.
The Coventry Asian Blind Association plays a key role in the community, organising weekly meetings and offering a diverse range of social, recreational, and cultural activities. Their mission is to enhance the lives of visually impaired individuals, foster independence, and create a supportive environment where... Continue reading
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March's Community Stories
The Roma Project - Secures funding for next 3 years
The Community Resilience Team worked with the Roma Project to develop a bid which secured almost £400,000 from the National Lottery’s Reaching Communities Fund. The project based at Broad Street Meeting Hall in Foleshill, will use this funding to continue their much needed advice service for the next 3 years, it will also help them to introduce specialist immigration sessions, cost of living support and the provision of a warm welcome space that is open to all during the colder months. The project now employs 4 full-time staff, primarily supporting... Continue reading
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Spotlight on Wild Earth Group
Wild Earth is a not-for-profit social enterprise in the Coventry, committed to helping people find positive destinations by connecting people with nature. Their aim is to reduce isolation and promote development by connecting people with nature and their own local environment and communities.
Wild Earth is delighted to share the good news that they have secured £16,670 from the Severn Trent Community Fund. The grant will help with core running costs to ensure continued support to children, young people and vulnerable adults in the community through nature based therapeutic activities.
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January's Community Stories
Baby Godiva gets a helping hand from England Rugby International, Coutney Lawes
In November England Rugby International, Courtney Lawes, visited the charity ‘Baby Godiva’ to discuss the work they do. He visited the charity along with representatives from the ‘Save The Children’ charity. He met with Isabelle McCabe, the charities founder, to talk about the work they do, and why she set the charity up and the support they offer to families in need.
Courtney and Belle engaged in conversations about the families that the charity extends assistance to, shedding light on the daily challenges these families face. Belle... Continue reading
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Food kindly donated by Severn Trent Water employees
Over the last few weeks leading to Christmas staff at Severn Trent Water Coventry’s Head Quarters have been collecting food to help Coventry residents struggling with rising costs.
The Council’s Community Resilience Team supported Severn Trent in handing over this generous donation to Coventry Food Network to distribute across Coventry require during the festive season.
Dianne Williams Trustee of the Coventry Food Network added: “huge thanks to Severn Trent staff, donations at this time of year make a real difference”
Paul Evans from Severn Trent said “Coventry Food Network comprising 15 social... Continue reading
