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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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    July's Community Stories

    about 3 years ago

    Lenton’s Lane Baptist Church receives funding from the Recovery and Support Grant and Severn Trent!

    Lenton’s Lane Baptist Church is situated in the Northeast of the city and lies within the Longford Ward. The Community Resilience Team (CRT) initially contacted the church during the Covid19 lockdown period but were told it was closed until things returned to normal, but they would appreciate support once normality returned as they had ideas for projects they would like to run.


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    June's Community Stories

    about 3 years ago

    Local charity Baby Godiva's growing success after successful funding opportunities and support from the team!

    Over the last 18 months the Community Resilience Team have been supporting a local charity called Baby Godiva. The charity provides free of charge, pre-loved and new nursery items and consumables to families living in poverty.

    Since the charity’s formation in 2019 it has helped 1,834 families with over 6,000 items, and the CRT has supported them in applying to a variety of funders. Since receiving support from the CRT they have been successful in bringing in around £40,000 worth of external funding so that... Continue reading

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    April/May Community Stories

    about 3 years ago

    Godiva Sisters membership thriving after being awarded the Community Recovery and Support Grant

    The Community Resilience team have recently helped the Godiva Sisters apply to the Community Recovery and Support Grant so they could get some support for their group following the pandemic. The Godiva Sisters were formed twenty years ago and is made up of local women from all faiths and cultures who meet to portray characters both ancient and modern. They also raise the profile of minority groups and engendering community cohesion.

    The sessions the Sisters run are mostly self-funded, and because of the pandemic they could not... Continue reading

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    March Community Stories

    over 3 years ago

    Confidence Through Photography Group is welcoming new members

    A night time shot of Coventry Cathedral taken by Neil

    The group was set up in 2017 by Neil Catley who felt there was not much for people with mental health and anxiety issues to do at the weekend. Prior to setting up the group Neil who had agoraphobia did not leave the house for 5 years, this all changed when his mum bought him a camera which he would take to his local park and capture pictures.

    Neil set up Confidence through photography a group that meets for coffee and photo... Continue reading

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