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Coventry Independent School Appeals – volunteers needed
Do you like to make a difference? Are you a decision maker? Have you got six days a year to spare?
If so, why not consider giving some of your time to hearing School Admission Appeals?
Parents / guardians are entitled to identify the school they wish their child to attend. If they are unsuccessful in obtaining a place at their preferred school, they can lodge an appeal in respect of that refusal. That appeal is submitted to an Independent Appeal Panel for determination.
Anyone can be a panel member, except for current employees or elected councillors of Coventry City Council. However, you would not be able to hear appeals for a specific school if you are employed by, are a governor of, or have a connection to that school which would make it hard to be impartial.
We want our panels to reflect Coventry’s communities and wish to increase the diversity of our panel members.
Full training is provided.
See further information and an application form
Community Interpreting Courses
Do you have an interest in working with Different Language Groups?
Do you want to help others to be Understood in English?
Do you want to learn about the role of a community Interpreter?
Adult Education have new courses starting in 2025/26
Preparation for Level 1
Award in Understanding Community Interpreting
– Study Skills course, 5 weeks x 2 hours , Fridays
21 November 2025 to 19 December 2025
Ascentis Level 1 Award
in Understanding Community Interpreting
22 weeks x 2.5 hours, Fridays
9.15am - 11.45am, 9 January 2026 to 3 July 2026
Certificate in Preparing for the Community LEVEL 2
Interpreting Role
33 weeks x 5 hours, Mondays and Thursdays
9.15am - 11.45am, 29 September 2025 to 2 July 2026
Courses held at Southfields Old School, CV15EJ
Enrolments 19 September 25 at Southfields Old School, Hillfields, Coventry, CV1 5EJ.
Please ring 024 7697 5200 or email
elisabeth.campbell@coventry.gov.uk for further details
Sahil Project Brings Movement and Connection to Foleshill Residents
Sahil recognising the positive impact being physically active could bring to their clients, they successfully applied to the Sport England Movement Fund, which has enabled them to introduce a regular schedule of seated exercise classes throughout the week in several venues. They found the application process straightforward and were delighted when they found out they had secured the funds.
They recognised the challenges some people face in terms of their physical and mental health. The new local exercise classes provide people with a reason to leave their homes, go outside, and socialise.
Dr Koll said “At Sahil, we see every day how culture, language and isolation can prevent people from accessing even the most basic forms of support. These sessions are not just about movement they are about belonging. They offer a safe space where people from different communities come together, feel heard, and rediscover the confidence to live well. That’s the real impact of this project.”
Sahil is fully inclusive, welcoming everyone to their sessions irrespective of their faith or cultural background. Most clients are 55 plus and enjoy a range of different activities.
Chair based exercise sessions take place :11 – 12 Tuesdays Weekly at Paul Community Centre, Foleshill
10:30 to 11:30 Thursdays weekly at The Hindu Temple Society, Stoney Stanton Road
Further info on all activities is available on Sahil’s website https://www.sahilproject.co.uk/ Or for more information email info@sahilproject.co.uk Or telephone 024 7663 8754
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Binley Cycleway focus group wanted
The University of Birmingham is carrying out research on Binley Cycleway to understand its effects on cycling and wellbeing. They want to hear how the local community feels about the cycleway. They will be running two focus groups – a group interview involving a small number of participants – that will be carried out at Coventry Building Society’s headquarters in Binley.
Participants will receive travel expenses plus a £30 gift voucher for their time. The project is looking to hear the views of a diverse group of people – please do consider joining! Booking is... Continue reading
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Get Grants are very excited to invite you to our first FREE Virtual Conference!
Join us for TWO days of expert fundraising advice, top tips, Q&As, networking, peer-support, and lots of chat!
On October 1st and 2nd, 2024, Get Grants is hosting a free, two-day virtual conference. The conference will unite UK fundraisers in a program led by Get Grants experts and other sector professionals.
Attendees can look forward to expert advice, networking, Q&As, and peer-support. Each session will offer practical advice to implement in your work.
Fundraisers of all abilities are welcome to join, build confidence, and celebrate their... Continue reading
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Community Safety Plan 2024 to 2026
Have your say on our draft Joint Community Safety Plan for 2024 to 2026.
One of our key priorities as a council is ensuring residents have a powerful voice when it comes to how their services are designed. This consultation is for all our stakeholders to be involved in designing an effective Community Safety Plan for Coventry
Consultation overview
Coventry Community Safety Partnership is a group of organisations working together to ensure that the City remains a safe place. The Community Safety Partnership has identified two main priorities for keeping it safe over a... Continue reading
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Save the date, Sports Fest 2024!
Coventry’s much-loved Sports Fest event is set to return with six days of free activities this summer.
Join in activities at Broadgate from Tuesday 6 August – Sunday 11 August from 10am-4pm each day.
Among the activities available will be table tennis, dance, gaming that utilises augmented reality tech, archery and cricket. As always, they’ll be a wide range of sports and wellbeing activities to try out, suitable for all ages and abilities.
Keep a look out for the launch of the full activity timetable soon!
Spaces are still available for organisations to run... Continue reading
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Your Chance to get Involved with the Coventry Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP)
Helen is very keen to work with communities across Coventry on ways we can prevent and reduce violence to keep our children and young people safer. Does your community group have an idea? Do you want to volunteer to help?
If so please contact Helen at helen.kirkman@westmidlands.police.uk
For more information, please see the VRP website https://westmidlands-vrp.org/supporting-places/coventry/
FREE Adult Cycling Training
Sign up for our adult cycling courses to learn how to ride or boost your cycling skills and become more confident on the bike. Coventry’s high-quality cycle network... Continue reading
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May's Get Involved Updates
Get involved in the free HDRC Community Research Webinars
The Health Determinants Research Collaboration is delivering a series of webinars on different aspects of research. Our first webinar was held in April, where Sinead Ouillon talked about upskilling residents to be community researchers. The recording can be found here on the Coventry HDRC YouTube channel. We have several other webinars coming up in June and July – see the links below to sign up. If you would like more information, please contact CoventryHDRC@Coventry.gov.uk , you can also sign up for the newsletter here to keep up to date on... Continue reading
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Clothing Coventry - appeal for men's clothing
Clothing Coventry is in need of donations of good quality and season appropriate men's clothes. Please use reusable bags for all donations and label the bags with sizes.
All sorts of clothing is needed but especially men's clothing.
Examples include: tops, trainers, trousers, tracksuits and joggers, shorts, vests, T shirts, underwear and socks.
All sizes are needed, but there is a particular need for large and medium sizes and size 10 trainers.
Where to drop your donations:
19 Napier st,
Hillfields,
CV1 5PRMonday 10am -2pm
Tuesday 10am -2pm
Wednesday 10am-7pm
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March's Get Involved Updates
City Centre Community Fair | Priory Visitor Centre
- Date: Tuesday 26th March, 11am - 2.30pm
- Venue: Priory Visitor Centre, Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX
- Price: FREE
- Booking: no need to book, just turn up!
Voluntary Action Coventry's third community fair is taking place at the Priory Visitor Centre – please join them for free food and drinks and fun, interactive stalls that illustrate the ways community organisations help those that need it, and how getting involved in your community can help you, too. You could learn to play the steel pans, try games, quizzes and challenges, win prizes, have a... Continue reading
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February's Get Involved Updates
A Research Collaboration based at Coventry City Council are looking for people working in Voluntary and Community Organisations who are interested in co-creating research training.
The Health Determinants Research Collaboration(External link) (HDRC) are working with Coventry University to develop a “community researchers” course. This course will run later in the year for members of the public and voluntary and community organisations. The course will provide training and support for participants to conduct a piece of research in their own communities. The goal of the Coventry HDRC is to improve our understanding about how different factors impact our lives and... Continue reading
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January's Get Involved Updates
Coventry Muslim Forum in partnership with the NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire would like to invite you to a Health and Wellbeing Event in Coventry
Services and information about:
- Long COVID - diagnosis and support
- Mental Health Awareness and support
- Type 2 Diabetes and managing your condition
- Cancer Screening Programme
- Stopping Smoking, Chewing Tobacco / betel nut
- Respiratory Condition Management
- Vaccinations
- Physical Health and Being More Active
- Healthy Eating and Portion Control
- Looking After your Teeth and Gums
- FREE Health Screening Testing:
- - Blood Pressure Checks
- - Blood Glucose Testing
- - Cholesterol Tests
Local NHS staff will be on hand... Continue reading