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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

Join the Community Resilience Team as a Community Co‑ordinator

We are recruiting a full‑time, permanent Community Co‑ordinator — a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about strengthening communities and helping local people bring great ideas to life.

About the Team

The Community Resilience Team partners with community groups, voluntary organisations, and Council services to deliver meaningful, people‑centred support across the city. Their work includes:

  • Helping to develop community libraries
  • Supporting food hubs and social supermarkets
  • Growing networks of community volunteers, local connectors, and partner organisations
  • Empowering residents to set up new self‑help groups or expand community activity

No two days in the team are ever the same — the work is varied, hands‑on, and deeply rooted in Coventry’s communities.

About the Role

As a Community Co‑ordinator, you will work directly with individuals and organisations across the voluntary and community sector. Your role will involve:

  • Helping residents establish new community groups
  • Supporting community centres and existing initiatives to grow and thrive
  • Getting involved in community‑led projects that strengthen local resilience
    This is a highly people‑focused, problem‑solving, and connection‑building role — perfect for someone who loves bringing communities together.

Who We’re Looking For

Coventry City Council is seeking someone who:

  • Is passionate about community development
  • Enjoys working collaboratively with residents, volunteers, and partners
  • Can take initiative, solve problems, and support others to turn ideas into reality

The Council proudly champions its One Coventry Values, including fairness, inclusion, creativity, accountability, and respect. Applicants from diverse backgrounds — including minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled, and neurodiverse communities — are especially welcomed.

Key Dates

  • Closing date: Sunday 19 April 2026
  • Shortlisting: 21 April 2026
  • Interviews: 5–7 May 2026

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role.

Find Out More & Apply

To read the full job description and submit an application, visit:
👉 https://careers.coventry.gov.uk/jobs/job/Community-Coordinator/12427


Legal Needs Survey for Community Organisations

We are conducting a survey to help us understand how voluntary organisations in Coventry and Birmingham help people to deal with everyday legal problems, for example with issues like benefits, housing or employment. The survey can be accessed here: Legal Needs Survey for Community Organisations.

We would be grateful if someone from your organisation in a managerial role, or who otherwise has sufficient insight into organisational practices, could take the time to fill out the survey. The survey should take no more than 20 minutes. The deadline for completion is 17 April 2026.

Your responses will help us to design services and training that can help more people in Coventry and Birmingham to access their rights and get legal support.

If you would prefer to do this survey over Teams or the phone, please contact (T.Mulqueen@warwick.ac.uk) or Katherine Lloyd (katherine.lloyd@centralenglandlc.org.uk).

Please also feel free to contact Dr Tara Mulqueen or Katherine Lloyd if you have any questions or if there is anything more that you would like to discuss.

Cheylesmore Community Centre Needs You!

The Board of Trustees at Cheylesmore Community Centre is looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers to join us in shaping the future of this valued community hub.

We are seeking individuals who can support the development and improvement of the Centre, help strengthen its role within Cheylesmore, and promote its facilities across the wider city.

While all skills are welcome, we are especially interested in volunteers with experience in finance, fundraising, or administration.

If you’d like to make a positive impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 For more information, please contact:
paulinev@cheylesmorecentre.co.uk

Get Involved

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

Join the Community Resilience Team as a Community Co‑ordinator

We are recruiting a full‑time, permanent Community Co‑ordinator — a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about strengthening communities and helping local people bring great ideas to life.

About the Team

The Community Resilience Team partners with community groups, voluntary organisations, and Council services to deliver meaningful, people‑centred support across the city. Their work includes:

  • Helping to develop community libraries
  • Supporting food hubs and social supermarkets
  • Growing networks of community volunteers, local connectors, and partner organisations
  • Empowering residents to set up new self‑help groups or expand community activity

No two days in the team are ever the same — the work is varied, hands‑on, and deeply rooted in Coventry’s communities.

About the Role

As a Community Co‑ordinator, you will work directly with individuals and organisations across the voluntary and community sector. Your role will involve:

  • Helping residents establish new community groups
  • Supporting community centres and existing initiatives to grow and thrive
  • Getting involved in community‑led projects that strengthen local resilience
    This is a highly people‑focused, problem‑solving, and connection‑building role — perfect for someone who loves bringing communities together.

Who We’re Looking For

Coventry City Council is seeking someone who:

  • Is passionate about community development
  • Enjoys working collaboratively with residents, volunteers, and partners
  • Can take initiative, solve problems, and support others to turn ideas into reality

The Council proudly champions its One Coventry Values, including fairness, inclusion, creativity, accountability, and respect. Applicants from diverse backgrounds — including minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled, and neurodiverse communities — are especially welcomed.

Key Dates

  • Closing date: Sunday 19 April 2026
  • Shortlisting: 21 April 2026
  • Interviews: 5–7 May 2026

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role.

Find Out More & Apply

To read the full job description and submit an application, visit:
👉 https://careers.coventry.gov.uk/jobs/job/Community-Coordinator/12427


Legal Needs Survey for Community Organisations

We are conducting a survey to help us understand how voluntary organisations in Coventry and Birmingham help people to deal with everyday legal problems, for example with issues like benefits, housing or employment. The survey can be accessed here: Legal Needs Survey for Community Organisations.

We would be grateful if someone from your organisation in a managerial role, or who otherwise has sufficient insight into organisational practices, could take the time to fill out the survey. The survey should take no more than 20 minutes. The deadline for completion is 17 April 2026.

Your responses will help us to design services and training that can help more people in Coventry and Birmingham to access their rights and get legal support.

If you would prefer to do this survey over Teams or the phone, please contact (T.Mulqueen@warwick.ac.uk) or Katherine Lloyd (katherine.lloyd@centralenglandlc.org.uk).

Please also feel free to contact Dr Tara Mulqueen or Katherine Lloyd if you have any questions or if there is anything more that you would like to discuss.

Cheylesmore Community Centre Needs You!

The Board of Trustees at Cheylesmore Community Centre is looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers to join us in shaping the future of this valued community hub.

We are seeking individuals who can support the development and improvement of the Centre, help strengthen its role within Cheylesmore, and promote its facilities across the wider city.

While all skills are welcome, we are especially interested in volunteers with experience in finance, fundraising, or administration.

If you’d like to make a positive impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 For more information, please contact:
paulinev@cheylesmorecentre.co.uk

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    April's Get Involved Updates

    almost 3 years ago

    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

    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, Third Prize £40 voucher.

    People can enter up to three times each by sharing their photos through Healthwatch Coventry social media channels with the hashtag #HealthwatchCoventryViews and tag in Healthwatch Coventry via:

    Instagram(External link) @HealthwatchCoventry

    Twitter(External link) @HealthwatchCov

    Facebook(External link) (External link)@HealthwatchCoventry

    The winning photo will appear on the Healthwatch Coventry website and in their annual report.

    The closing date is 1 June 2023. Full terms and conditions and further information can be found on their website: https://www.healthwatchcoventry.co.uk/news/2023-03-30/coventry-views-photography-competition(External link)

    Healthwatch Coventry is your health and social care champion hearing people’s experiences and views.


    Coventry's draft climate change strategy webinars - book your slot


    During April and May the Climate Change team will be hosting a series of webinars which will focus in more detail on each one of the pathways of the strategy. You can register for as many pathway webinars that you want, so you can get a deeper understanding of the Climate Change Strategy.

    Each webinar session will focus on a different area:

    Low Emissions Development – cleaner air and more jobs and money for Coventry.

    Circular Development – recycling and reusing our resources (less things in landfill).

    Nature Based Development – protecting our city’s wildlife, plants and trees.

    Resilient Development – coping with the consequences of climate change (things like flooding, drought and not being able to grow food).

    Equitable Development – addressing the effects of climate change on vulnerable/low-income families (paying for food and keeping warm).

    See the webinar dates and register to attend here


    Coventry's First "Cov Cares Awards' launch to celebrate businesses boosting social connection in tough times


    Coventry's inaugural Cov Cares Awards has launched, to shine a light on community-focused city centre businesses that are bringing a sense of belonging, connection and smiles to customers every day.

    Residents and visitors are invited to nominate their favourite local business or employee from a choice of ten categories, including "More Than Just a Bar or Nightclub", "More Than Just a Shop" and "Community Champion".

    The "More Than" denotes a consistent focus on caring for people and the wider community - whether that means getting to know regular customers, offering a warm welcome to those in need, noticing when someone is struggling or designing spaces that help people overcome feelings of overwhelm or worry.

    Developed through a partnership between local charity Grapevine, Visit Coventry, Coventry Business Improvement District (BID), Coventry Building Society, McDonald's and PET-Xi Training, winners will be announced at a special awards evening at Coventry University's Square One entertainment venue in June.

    There are several categories in which you can nominate a business or individual. Have you received a warm welcome? The Warm Welcome Award is a chance to highlight somewhere that has made you feel truly welcome. 

    Deadline for nominations is Monday 15 May. Award winners will be announced at the ceremony Wednesday 21 June.

    Anyone can nominate a business or individual for an award by visiting www.connectingforgoodcov.com/thecovcaresawards(External link)

    Have your say!

    The Council is currently consulting on a number of strategies and events. Your feedback will be used to shape future Council policy. Follow the links below to read the consultations and have your say. 



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    February's Get Involved Updates

    about 3 years ago

    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

    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 engagement session on Let’s Talk Coventry.

    Wonder as you Wander

    Do you, or someone you know, have a long term health condition or disability, and are living in the areas of Bell Green, Wood End, Manor House, Henley Green

    or Manor Farm Estate?

    Supported by Coventry City Council, Wonder As You Wander is an arts and health project delivered by The Starfish Collaborative inviting residents to join local creative artists in local parks and woodland for a wellbeing wander, connecting you to creativity and nature to benefit your mental and physical health.

    Free sessions will take place in accessible green spaces during March.

    Find out more and book a place.

    Ramadhan Health and Wellbeing Event 2023

    Coventry Muslim Forum are organising a Ramadhan Health and Wellbeing Event on the 12th March 2023 at the Muslim Resource Centre.






























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    January's Get Involved Updates

    about 3 years ago

    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

    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 and ensure we are able to deliver these efficiently and effectively.

    Please visit https://letstalk.coventry.gov.uk/budget-consultation-2023-24 to find out more about our proposals, and give us your views by filling in our short survey . Alternatively, you can register to attend a face to face/online workshop session to share your views with us.

    Grab a jab and celebrate the Year of the Rabbit safely

    The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccination so they can enjoy this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations safely.

    The Lunar New Year is an annual celebration lasting 15 days, this year starting on Sunday 22 January, and marking the Year of the Rabbit. Events are held all over the world as family and friends come together to celebrate and with events planned in Coventry, including at the Lower Precinct shopping centre on Saturday 28 January, the NHS is encouraging people to get vaccinated.

    Find out more


    Supporting people to learn/ improve spoken English.

    Libraries have face to face Conversation Cafes, which are a great opportunity to practice spoken English in an informal and friendly space.

    They are held on:

    • Mondays 10am -11am Tile Hill Library, CV4 9PL

    • Mondays 11am -12noon Hillfields Library, CV1 5LZ

    • Mondays 1-2pm Jubilee Crescent Library, CV6 3EX

    • Tuesdays 11am -12noon Foleshill Library, CV6 5BG

    • Tuesdays 1.30pm -2.30pm Stoke Library, CV2 4EA

    • Fridays 10am -11am Central Library, CV1 1FY

      For more events and activities visit the website









    February Fun at Coventry Libraries


    We have some great events for families with children 5-11 this February in Coventry Libraries including an author visit from Catherine Barr, Zoolab animal encounters and Fablab Microbot workshops.

    See below for details and book at the library.

    We look forward to welcoming you! www.coventry.gov.uk/libraries






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    December's Get Involved Updates

    about 3 years ago

    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

    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 Good Things Foundation's network of community partners, in partnership with Virgin Media 02, Vodafone and Three. Any organisation can simply sign up to distribute data to people fulfilling the below criteria:

    Someone receiving data through the National Databank must:

    • Be 18+ years old
    • AND be from a low income household


    And qualify in one or several of the following statements:

    • Has no access or insufficient access to the internet at home
    • AND/OR has no or insufficient access to the internet when away from the home
    • AND/OR cannot afford their existing monthly contract or top up

    Organisations will receive sims/vouchers monthly, and can reapply for more each month- its quite simple. A person can then have access to date for up to 12months. The following is provided on the networks;

    • 02- vouchers for 15GB data, texts and calls
    • Vodafone- SIM cards with 20GB data, texts and calls
    • Three- 24GB data only.

    Are you an organisation that wants to get involved?

    Find out more here; https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/databank/
    If organisations/groups can register as an Online Centre it will not only help access to the National Databank, but there are funding opportunities for devices, but you need to have been registered for a few months to be considered.


    If you are an organisation that applies after seeing this, please can we ask you to email Laura.Waller@coventry.gov.uk know when you register as it enables teams working with communities to signpost people to these services enable easy access.

    Coventry HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) Festive Programme

    The Coventry HAF Christmas programme, Festive Fun 2022 is now live!

    There are over a thousand experience sessions available at the Wave and Planet Ice, a wide range of activities dedicated to SEND children, trips, arts, sporting activities and many more for Coventry children to enjoy this Christmas school holiday! Find out how to get involved here!

    Public Health Partnership Event

    Why not get your 2023 off to a great start by meeting our public health services?

    We are hosting an in-person event to help local partners and the local voluntary and community sector engage with key public health-commissioned services on Thursday 19 January. Attendees will be welcome to drop in at any time between 9.30 and and 12noon and meet services delivering:

    • Drug and alcohol treatment
    • Sexual health services (incl testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and contraceptive services)
    • Lifestyles behaviour change support like stop smoking and weight management
    • Support for victims of domestic abuse
    • Public health services for young people and families

    You will be able to drop into a series of short presentations introducing each of these services or just have an informal 1-2-1 chat with local staff. We hope this will give partners an opportunity to better understand local provision and make useful connections.

    If you are interested in this event, please bookmark the date and let us know if you intend to attend by emailing adam.langham-dobson@coventry.gov.uk and we will confirm further information, including the venue, nearer the date.

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    October's Get Involved Updates

    over 3 years ago

    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

    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, Carriers of Hope: World Food Hub, Stoke Heath Community Centre, Stoke Aldermoor Life Centre, Hope Community project, Willenhall Food Hub, St Francis Food Hub & The Rose Centre in Spon end.

    With the cost of living crisis these organisations have been struggling with regular donations of food and demand for their services continues to increase across the city.

    People can make a donations by clicking the link, scanning a QR code or donating food items to 15+ drop off points across the city. Coventry City Council, Friargate & Whitley depot staff will be supporting the campaign, collecting and donating food. To find your local supermarket please click Here(External link)

    These donations will make such a significant difference to them ensuring those families and people who need support get that help over the festive period and beyond.


    Adult Social Care- Have you Say Engagement Event!

    Adult Social Care are hosting a drop in event on Thursday 10th November 10am-3pm at Central Methodist Hall (Lower Hall).


    The event is to speak to the community about what support is available through Adult Social Care as well an opportunity to have a warm drink and get to know staff and the teams.


    Save the date and pop in to speak to them!


    Drug and Alcohol Needs Assessment

    Coventry City Council and its partners would like your help to try and understand and address the impact of drug and alcohol use on the local area. By receiving your feedback, we will be able to improve our response to the issues caused by drug and alcohol use and target our resources more effectively.

    The information collected in this survey will be used by Coventry City Council officers to help improve our services through feeding into a Drug and Alcohol Needs Assessment that we are completing. The information will also be used to inform our Drug and Alcohol Strategy.

    Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below.

    Your views are confidential and anonymous. The deadline for responses is October 28th 2022

    https://letstalk.coventry.gov.uk/drug-and-alcohol-needs-assessment


    Mental Health Transformation Programmes

    As VCSE Community Mental Health Transformation Liaison Officers with Voluntary Action Coventry our work is to liaise with voluntary and community groups to find out what services are being delivered, what issues organisations are encountering and to explore how we can work collaboratively to ensure people with poor mental health in Coventry are receiving the right support at the right time.

    To achieve the aims and objectives of our role we are constantly in touch with the community groups to take their feedback about their experiences of using mental health services. As a part of Mental Health Transformation programme, we also run forums and workshops where the leads of VCSE groups have opportunities to share their experiences they had while working with people. The outcome of this is then raised to the stake holders, strategic partners, and higher authorities who are involved in making the decisions about the mental health services. So, the future services will be according to the needs of the common man and easy to access by reducing all the barriers.

    If anyone wants to get further information or get involved in improving the mental health services, feel free to contact us either by subscribing our newsletter on Voluntary Action Coventry website or on following contact details:

    Khadija Bakali
    VCSE Coventry Mental Health Liason Officer Coventry

    Email: K.bakali@vacoventry.org.uk(External link)

    Tel: 07719206418

    Frances Flint
    VCSE Coventry Mental Health Liason Officer Coventry

    Email: f.flint@vacoventry.org.uk(External link)(External link)

    Tel: 07547208362


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    August's Get Involved Updates

    over 3 years ago

    Tile Hill Community Partnership


    Community Resilience Team have Successfully supported the Tile Hill Community Partnership (THCP) to get £2050 from Digbeth Dining to put towards their ‘Party on The Green’ Community Event. This funding is to run some young people activities on the day.


    This event is due to take place on Saturday 24th September 11am-4pm in Jardine Crescent, Tile Hill.


    THCP are looking for other organisations to have stalls and run activities at the event so local people can get information on services and activities they can access locally.

    Anyone wanting more information please email our team by... Continue reading

    Tile Hill Community Partnership


    Community Resilience Team have Successfully supported the Tile Hill Community Partnership (THCP) to get £2050 from Digbeth Dining to put towards their ‘Party on The Green’ Community Event. This funding is to run some young people activities on the day.


    This event is due to take place on Saturday 24th September 11am-4pm in Jardine Crescent, Tile Hill.


    THCP are looking for other organisations to have stalls and run activities at the event so local people can get information on services and activities they can access locally.

    Anyone wanting more information please email our team by emailing; communityresileince@coventry.gov.uk

    FREE Suicide Prevention training for frontline workers

    In support of World Suicide Prevention Day, Coventry and Warwickshire are offering FREE Suicide Prevention training for frontline workers.

    The session will be held on 8th September, 10.30-11.30am via Microsoft Teams.


    The training covers:

    • Self harm
    • Risk factors
    • Spotting the signs
    • Information on accessing resources
    • Dear life website

    The session will be presented by Anne Prendergast who is the Lead For Clinical Risk and Suicide Prevention at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT). All questions during the session will be managed within the chat area, with any unanswered questions being collated and sent to all as part of a ‘Question and Answer Sheet’ alongside any slides used.

    https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/407452259677

    Unsung heroes from across the West Midlands are being given their moment in the spotlight.


    West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has launched his Outstanding Citizens Awards 2022, celebrating those who make our communities safer and happier places to live and work. We want to show appreciation to people who have made an outstanding contribution to their community, and recognise outstanding acts of good citizenship across the whole of the West Midlands.


    The deadlines for nominations is 12th September 2022 and the ceremony will take place on Saturday 8th October 2022 where winners can collect their awards


    There are four awards categories up for grabs including:

    • Outstanding Citizen
    • Outstanding Young Citizen (under 18s)
    • Outstanding Community Project
    • Outstanding Young Community Project

    So if you know a tireless community campaigner or a member of the public who went above and beyond, nominate them now.

    Further details and nominations forms are also available from: Search begins for the region’s unsung heroes - West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner (westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk)

    Nominations for the Queens Awards for Voluntary Services are now open!

    Nominations for the 2023 Queens awards for Voluntary service are now open. They will be accepting nominations for the 2023 awards until the 15 September 2022.

    This year’s awardees from Coventry were The Friends of Longford Park, and Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library.

    If you know of a volunteer group that are making a difference, then take a look to see how to nominate them!

    https://www.gov.uk/queens-award-for-voluntary-service






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    June's Get Involved Updates

    over 3 years ago

    One Coventry Plan 2022-2030

    The One Coventry Plan provides our vision until 2030. It outlines how we will work together with our partners and communities across the city to achieve our priorities.

    The plan is more focused on the needs and aspirations of our communities than ever before. We have listened to, and reflected on, what people have been telling us and considered the key issues facing the city.

    We will build on learning from our citywide response to Covid. 

    We describe the way that we work together with residents and partners as our One Coventry approach. The approach helps... Continue reading

    One Coventry Plan 2022-2030

    The One Coventry Plan provides our vision until 2030. It outlines how we will work together with our partners and communities across the city to achieve our priorities.

    The plan is more focused on the needs and aspirations of our communities than ever before. We have listened to, and reflected on, what people have been telling us and considered the key issues facing the city.

    We will build on learning from our citywide response to Covid. 

    We describe the way that we work together with residents and partners as our One Coventry approach. The approach helps bring people and organisations from across the city together to work as one to make the biggest, positive difference to the lives of those who live and work in the city.

    Visit Let’s Talk Coventry to read the draft One Coventry Plan, find out more about our priorities, give us your views by filling in our short survey and register your interest to attend one of our workshops).  

    This is a real chance for you to get involved and have your say on the One Coventry Plan.

    We look forward to hearing your thoughts.

    We’d also like to invite you to attend a Strategy Carousel Event on Thursday 07 July 2022, 12 – 2pm, Committee room 3 in the Council House. This is a great opportunity to talk to council officers and find out more about key strategies that are being developed, alongside the One Coventry Plan. These strategies will influence the future of the city in the coming months and years. There is no need to book just come along – we would love to see to see you there.

    If you’d like any more information or you have any questions, please contact us at Onecoventry@coventry.gov.uk

    Do you want to become a Vaccination Champion?

    Vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions we have. Measles, for example has been reduced by up to 99.9% since its vaccine was introduced. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that at least 95% of children are immunised against vaccine prevent able diseases such as measles, mumps, and diphtheria. If people stop having vaccinations, these serious infectious diseases may start to spread again.

    Approximately 22% of children aged 5 in 2019/20 did not receive their pre-school booster, decreasing to approximately 18% in 2020/21.Coventry needs to urgently increase the uptake of all childhood vaccines, with a particular emphasis on pre-school boosters. Booster vaccines are very important as they increase protection against the relevant disease and help to avoid outbreaks of vaccine preventable disease.

    Asa respected community leader we would like to request your support in protecting our children and the wider community by raising awareness of the importance of vaccinations and how to access them. Residents are more likely to trust and listen to their community leaders and we value the contribution you can make to tackle this important subject.

    We urge all communities, schools, nurseries, faith groups to register a representative to attend a Vaccination Champion training so that there is a key person that can champion this message within their organisation or community setting. Upcoming training sessions:

    • Wednesday 27th July 2022 2:00-3:30pm [afternoon virtual session delivered via Teams]
    • Thursday 28th July 2022 6:00-7:30pm [evening virtual session delivered via Teams]
    • Tuesday 2nd August 2022 10:30 am– 12:30pm, delivered at the council house

    The training is free, and we will issue a certificate on completion. The community champion role is voluntary, and as always, we truly appreciate the dedication you provide for the community. Please book your place with Rayyan.Nasser@coventry.gov.uk


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    April/May Get Involved Updates

    almost 4 years ago

    Get Involved

    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 a new joint approach to suicide prevention across Coventry and Warwickshire

    Every life lost to a suicide is a life lost too soon.

    Coventry and Warwickshire’s Suicide Prevention Partnership is inviting people to take part in a survey to help shape a refreshed approach to suicide prevention across the region.

    On behalf of the Coventry and... Continue reading

    Get Involved

    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 a new joint approach to suicide prevention across Coventry and Warwickshire

    Every life lost to a suicide is a life lost too soon.

    Coventry and Warwickshire’s Suicide Prevention Partnership is inviting people to take part in a survey to help shape a refreshed approach to suicide prevention across the region.

    On behalf of the Coventry and Warwickshire Suicide Prevention Partnership, Warwickshire County Council and Coventry City Council are seeking people’s views on a new joint strategy that will provide information, services and support across the area to help prevent suicide. The new strategy will outline how the Councils will work with other local organisations and services to achieve the vision that no one in Coventry and Warwickshire should ever feel that suicide is their only option.

    People are being asked to share their thoughts on the strategy and how it applies to them, whether through their work or personal life experience. The three key areas the survey is seeking feedback on are:

    • the ambitions and priorities identified for the strategy
    • the mental health and wellbeing needs of individuals and their communities
    • how and where people look for support if they need it

    The survey is anonymous, confidential and open to everyone. You can provide your feedback by completing the survey here.

    The survey closes on 10 July 2022. If you need the survey in an alternative format, please email your name and address to phadmin@warwickshire.gov.uk or call 01926 731484.

    If you are struggling to cope right now and need to talk to someone, free support is available 24/7.

    • immediate risk to life: call 999 or go straight to A&E
    • urgent advice: call 111
    • confidential emotional support for residents across Coventry and Warwickshire: call 0800 616171

    For further information and advice about suicide prevention and support available, please visit www.dearlife.org.uk.


    Go Foleshill Community Mile

    Positive Youth Foundation officially launched the Go Foleshill Community Mile at Edgwick Park on Saturday 14th May. The 1 mile route around Edgwick Park will now be happening every Saturday at 11am. Everyone is welcome and you can just turn up. You can read the story of their first event here and the idea behind this great initiative;

    https://positiveyouthfoundation.org/2022/05/19/hundreds-attend-the-launch-of-the-go-foleshill-community-mile/



    Canley Prom Bank

    Canley Prom Bank collect donations of Prom Dresses, Suits and accessories to help people less fortunate have a lovely experience. Not everyone can afford these items so find themselves missing out on these once in a lifetime events.

    Their aim is to ask for a small deposit on the items which will be refundable once the item is brought back in the condition it was loaned out in. If you have anything you would like to donate they would be very grateful.




    Do you want to become a Vaccination Champion?

    Vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions we have. Measles, for example has been reduced by up to 99.9% since its vaccine was introduced. The World Health Organisation(WHO)recommends that at least95% of children are immunised against vaccine prevent able diseases such as measles, mumps, and diphtheria. If people stop having vaccinations, these serious infectious diseases may start to spread again.

    Approximately 22% of children aged 5 in 2019/20 did not receive their pre-school booster, decreasing to approximately18%in 2020/21.Coventryneeds to urgently increase the uptake of all childhood vaccines, with a particular emphasis on pre-school boosters. Booster vaccines are very important as they increase protection against the relevant disease and help to avoid outbreaks of vaccine preventable disease.

    Asa respected community leader we would like to request your support in protecting our children and the wider community by raising awareness of the importance of vaccinations and how to access them. Residents are more likely to trust and listen to their community leaders and we value the contribution you can make to tackle this important subject.

    If you are interested please contact; Rayyan.Nasser@coventry.gov.uk.

    We will be offering participants the opportunity to become a Vaccination Champion by inviting them to attend our 2 hour training in June. This will equip you with the resources to be able to support your communities in this matter. The training is free, and we will issue a certificate on completion. The community champion role is voluntary, and as always, we truly appreciate the dedication you provide for the community.

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    Webinars, Men's Talk, RAF Museum and Royal British Legion Commemoration

    about 4 years ago

    Free Webinars

    Central England Law Centre, Coventry Independent Advice Services and Coventry Citizens Advice (part of Coventry’s Early Help Partnership) are holding a series of webinars aimed at anyone who is working or volunteering in Coventry and would like to learn more about how to help people who are experiencing money worries, financial hardship and may be in debt.

    The webinar will help you:-

    • Identify which families and individuals are likely to experience financial difficulties

    • Build confidence around the issues that impact on money, welfare benefit and debts

    • Help you feel more confident in providing Early Help... Continue reading

    Free Webinars

    Central England Law Centre, Coventry Independent Advice Services and Coventry Citizens Advice (part of Coventry’s Early Help Partnership) are holding a series of webinars aimed at anyone who is working or volunteering in Coventry and would like to learn more about how to help people who are experiencing money worries, financial hardship and may be in debt.

    The webinar will help you:-

    • Identify which families and individuals are likely to experience financial difficulties

    • Build confidence around the issues that impact on money, welfare benefit and debts

    • Help you feel more confident in providing Early Help and follow up support

    • Get up to date information about local advice agencies - what support they can offer and how to get in contact

    • Learn about national trusted sources of advice and what support and resources are available

    Places are limited to 15 to allow participants to engage fully in the question and answers session at the end of the webinar.

    The dates and times of the webinars are detailed below, please book your place using the link

    Monday 28 Feb 2:30 to 3:45

    Wednesday 30 Mar 9:15 to 10:30

    Tuesday 26 Apr 3:00 to 4:15

    Thursday 12 May 10:00 to 11:15

    Wednesday 8 Jun 10:30 to 11:45

    Thursday 7 Jul 13:00 to 2:15

    Men Talk

    These sessions are open for people to turn up on the day, with no prior sporting experience! The group uses sports and physical activities as a way of engaging people in a group environment while delivering positive mental health promotion messages.

    All activities are suggested / decided by participants and regularly offer badminton, football, table tennis, basketball, indoor archery, bowls as well as various other indoor sports.

    Come along to Moat House Leisure Centre (CV2 1 EA) Every Thursday, 12pm - 2pm.

    Would you like to know more about RAF Museum Cosford?

    We’re based in Shropshire next door to an RAF base, we’re a museum dedicated to the history of aviation through the story of the Royal Air Force and this year we are 50 years old.

    We have some great thing to see, we have the oldest surviving Supermarine Spitfire on display as well as all 3 V bombers, the only place you can see all three together the Victor, Valiant and the Vulcan.

    This summer we are organising a tour of one of our Spitfires and we will be coming to Coventry in the middle of June. I would like to work with some groups and organisations before this to get people engaged and excited. I would like to come and visit some groups and I could bring some activities with me. I have some objects to handle and talk about and could bring some other activities along too, and this would be free!

    The museum has their strategy 2030 where this is our ambition,

    Inspiring everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it, and its place in our lives.

    If you think this could be of interest to your organisation or group, please get in touch and we will look at organising a session.

    Right Tree Right Place

    West Midlands Combined Authority are launching a Right Tree Right Place campaign to provide support on choosing and planting trees.

    We’re launching the campaign with three tree giveaways, to give free trees to the local community to plant in their gardens or community spaces. Come along on Thursday 24 February – Allesley Park, Coventry, CV5 9AD. 1:00pm-3:30pm. The rangers are hosting build a bird box with children event, and we will be handing out the trees.

    We have 400 trees to give away this half term week, and we look forward to seeing you there.


    Royal British Legion Commemoration

    To mark Coventry City of Culture and the Legion’s commemoration of 100 years of Remembrance, the Legion and WCS Group are creating a webpage to remember 100 years of service and sacrifice of the people of Coventry.

    The purpose of the webpage is to collate stories from the residents of Coventry of their family or friends that have served since the First World War. The Legion is supplying some initial stories but would like individuals to add their own stories. Find out more here


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