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Find out what opportunities there are to get involved in your local community. If you'd like to share some news or would like to advertise an opportunity on this page please let us know by emailing - communityresilience@coventry.gov.uk
Have your say on Scrutiny?
Scrutiny is an essential part of ensuring that local government remains transparent, accountable, and open, resulting in improved public policies and services.
The principal power of a Scrutiny Board is to influence the policies and decisions made by the council and other organisations involved in delivering public services.
Do you know of an issue which you think Coventry's Scrutiny Boards should look into? Suggest one online! For more information click link below
Coventry City Council - Scrutiny | Let's Talk Coventry
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Youth Voice Census 2025 (Accessible)
Aged 11-30? We want to hear from you!
Your experiences - at school, work and in daily life - matter! This isn't just another survey, it is your chance to speak up and drive change.
This version of the Youth Voice Census has been adapted to better young people with additional needs or who find surveys difficult to engage with.
You can choose which you complete, the full Youth Voice Census can be found here.
Youth Voice Census 2025 (Accessible)
Your answers will help us understand what you and other young people need right now - whether that is better opportunities, more training courses or improved mental health support.
The survey takes between 10 and 20 minutes, depending on your answers Your responses are completely anonymous.
We take privacy seriously. How your voice creates change Youth Employment UK will use this data to create reports that influence real decisions. By taking part, you're making sure your voice is heard by those who can make a difference. Got questions? you can reach us at nfo@youthemployment.org.uk
Take part. Be heard. Shape the future
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September's Get Involved Updates
Warwick Arts Centre
Creative Workshops For Families
3 Oct-6 Dec 2023
Warwick Arts Centre, Free drop in.
Get ready for another season of creative fun at the Warwick Arts Centre this autumn! Drop in to our fun and FREE Family Sundays and Workshop Wednesdays and explore movement, craft, textiles and much more.
No need to book and no need to pay, just turn up and have fun! The fun doesn’t stop here.
We also have a diverse range of activities from Mini Creatives for the little ones to the Out of Whack dance group for visitors aged 50+.
Want to... Continue reading
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Tile Hill Community Partnership - West Midlands Mayor's Community Picnic
10th September 2023 2pm - 4pm Limbrick Wood Church Green
The Community Resilience have been supporting Tile Hill Community Partnership to get the resources to run a free community event which takes place on 10th September.
All the voluntary sector organisations have been working together, coordinating activities and organising free food to what should be an amazing free community event for local people.
If you live in the Tile Hill area, come along, everyone is welcome!
The Wellbeing for Life Festival
The Wellbeing for Life Festival returns for a... Continue reading
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July's Get Involved Updates
The Coventry Holidays and Food (HAF) Programme
The Holiday Activities and Food programme is back this summer, featuring over 150 activities for children and young people between July and September.
Places are completely free to children who receive free school meals.
To book sessions, parents/carers will need the child’s HAF code which is highlighted in the letter sent to their home.Support is available for bookings through the Customer Service contact centre, family hubs, schools, and libraries located around the city centre.
For more information, head to https://www.coventry.gov.uk/holiday-activities-foodCould you Foster With Coventry?
Coventry City Council are recruiting people, like... Continue reading
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Summer Outdoor Activity Camp '23 - Coombe Abbey Park
Five weeks of outdoor activity camps will be held in Coombe Abbey Park this summer by Coventry Outdoors Education Service, part of Coventry City Council.
The camps are open to anyone between the ages of 11 and 15. Each participant is guaranteed to have an unforgettable adventure, which will include learning survival techniques, to taking part in all sorts of outdoor activities and challenges, whilst making new friends and having lots of fun!
Activities include:- Combat Archery
- Laser Tag
- Bushcraft
- Survival Skills
Outdoor Activity Camps can be booked online.(External link)... Continue reading
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May's Get Involved Updates
Coventry Community Spaces - Administrative Co-ordinator Role Vacancy
A vacancy has arisen for a Administrative Co-ordinator at Coventry Community Spaces CIC.
Coventry Community Spaces CIC was established in December 2021, the organisation is made up of 9 community centres working and volunteering in communities across Coventry.
Coventry Community Spaces CIC support Coventry communities by running groups and services that benefit the wellbeing of local people. The organisation is looking for someone to co-ordinate administrative functions across the 9 community centre sites.
Deadline for Applications: 16th June 2023
12 Hours per week, £13 per hour plus mileage
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April's Get Involved Updates
Healthwatch Coventry Photography Competition
Coventry Views - take a photo and share it with Healthwatch Coventry for a chance to win a prize
To mark its 10th anniversary Healthwatch Coventry is asking people to go out in Coventry to take and share pictures:
- Of Coventry Views – pictures of places in Coventry you like, visit regularly or find on a local walk – interesting, more unusual scenes of Coventry
- Featuring the number 10 - pictures in Coventry showing an existing number 10 or one you have created for the photo.
First Prize £100 shopping voucher, Second Prize £70 voucher... Continue reading
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February's Get Involved Updates
Coventry City Council Climate Change strategy 2023-2030
We want to hear from people who live, work or study in Coventry, we need your views on the city’s draft climate change strategy
The draft strategy sets out the foundations for creating a sustainable zero carbon city.
The strategy supports the delivery of the city’s One Coventry Plan, which includes tackling the causes and consequences of climate change as one of its three key priorities.
Read the draft climate change strategy, give us your views by filling in our survey and find out more about opportunities to get involved in an... Continue reading
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January's Get Involved Updates
Coventry City Council Budget Proposals 2023/24
We want to give everyone the opportunity to tell us what you think about our spending proposals for 2023/2024.
We know we cannot do everything we would like to, but we can make sure that we give everyone the opportunity to have a say in how we build our budget for 2023 and 2024.
We need to make intelligent, informed decisions about where to focus our spending to deliver the services that you want us to get right.
It is only by listening to our residents and businesses that we can understand your priorities... Continue reading
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December's Get Involved Updates
Clothing Coventry
Clothing Coventry is a new charity aiming to support those in need of good quality second hand clothes. They continue to get busier every month. In November they had requests for clothes parcels for 311 people. 71 of those are currently outstanding as we do not have the clothes to help people.
Every item of wearable, season appropriate clothes gets passed onto someone who needs it, they particularly need winter coats for all, men's clothes and older children's clothes.
Free data from The National Databank
The National Databank is providing free data to 500,000 people in need via... Continue reading
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October's Get Involved Updates
Coventry Food Network (CFN): Christmas Donations Campaign
The Community Resilience Team have been supporting the Coventry Food Network with their Christmas donations campaign by helping with their Just Giving Page, creating posters and linking food hubs to businesses across the city.
CFN is a registered charity and a partnership of 15 charitable organisations running social supermarkets that operate across the city supporting families that need it most with food. These include: Henley Green Grub Hub, The Hope Centre, Canley Community Centre, Cheylesmore Food Hub, SDA Food Hubs in Radford & Tile Hill, Holbrooks Community Centre, Feeding Coventry, Hope Community Project... Continue reading