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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.

Families that visited the Public Health stand received information and resources to support a wide range of health needs, from mental wellbeing to physical activity and community support.

At the event young people have enjoyed a variety of fun, free sports activities including cricket, boxing circuits, skateboarding, dance, and even augmented reality e-sports. The festival also featured a daily “quiet hour” to ensure accessibility for all.

CRT's presence highlights their ongoing commitment to building healthier, more resilient communities by working closely with public health teams and local partners.

Community Resilience Team helps Shanti Bhavan Group Secure 2 Year Funding

Following the closure of the charity that previously supported them, the South Asian elders group Shanti Bhavan reached out to the Community Resilience Team for help. One of our officers worked closely with the group to submit a funding application to the National Lottery Awards for All programme.

We are delighted to share that the application was successful! The group has been awarded £19,300 over the next two years, which will help cover costs for room hire, food, and activity leader expenses—ensuring the continuation of their valued community gatherings and activities.











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.

🏅 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.

Families that visited the Public Health stand received information and resources to support a wide range of health needs, from mental wellbeing to physical activity and community support.

At the event young people have enjoyed a variety of fun, free sports activities including cricket, boxing circuits, skateboarding, dance, and even augmented reality e-sports. The festival also featured a daily “quiet hour” to ensure accessibility for all.

CRT's presence highlights their ongoing commitment to building healthier, more resilient communities by working closely with public health teams and local partners.

Community Resilience Team helps Shanti Bhavan Group Secure 2 Year Funding

Following the closure of the charity that previously supported them, the South Asian elders group Shanti Bhavan reached out to the Community Resilience Team for help. One of our officers worked closely with the group to submit a funding application to the National Lottery Awards for All programme.

We are delighted to share that the application was successful! The group has been awarded £19,300 over the next two years, which will help cover costs for room hire, food, and activity leader expenses—ensuring the continuation of their valued community gatherings and activities.











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    April's Community Stories

    over 1 year ago

    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

    over 1 year ago

    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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    February's Community Stories

    over 1 year ago

    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

    over 1 year ago

    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.

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    December's Community Stories

    over 1 year ago

    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”

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    November's Community Stories

    over 1 year ago

    FC Sensory - Blind & Visually Impaired Football Club in Coventry

    In October 2022 Dave Allcock was registered blind, his football team couldn't make the necessary adjustments which led to Dave having to leave his football team, impacting his physical and mental wellbeing. Dave looked for football groups for blind and visually impaired people, but found the nearest club was over a 45 minute drive away. Refusing to be defeated, Dave supported by Bernie Swain, decided to set up their own football group in Coventry for people with vision impairments.

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    October's Community Stories

    over 1 year ago

    Please Support Your Local Food Hub or Food Bank – Support Coventry People in Need this Christmas.

    Food hubs and food banks across Coventry are struggling to cope with an increase in demand due to the cost-of-living crisis. The number of people in need has hugely increased whilst donations to these charities have fallen.

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    September's Community Stories

    almost 2 years ago

    Walking Football Group

    Walking football is a great way to stay active and socialise with others. One such group is the Bedworth and District Walking Football Group, run by Russ Watkin, from the Alan Higgs Centre in Coventry.

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    August's Community Stories

    almost 2 years ago

    Rainbow Saheli Group

    The Community Resilience Team had great pleasure in being invited to the Rainbow Saheli group’s India Independence Day celebration event. The event took place in Sacred Heart Church community space and was attended by Local Councillors and the Lord Mayor.

    There was singing and speeches and the room was decorated in green, orange and gold. Everyone looked fabulous and the women involved are continuing to enjoy and grow their support group. Congratulations to everyone involved.

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    July's Community Stories

    about 2 years ago

    Urban Goodies CIC

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