Support For Your Community
Support For Your Community
Have a look at what support is available for your community, organisation or yourself!
Free Energy Awareness Training Available for Frontline Workers in the West MidlandsAct on Energy is offering a series of free online Energy Awareness Training sessions designed for anyone working with people across the West Midlands who may be struggling to stay warm and manage rising energy costs this winter. These sessions are ideal for frontline professionals, carers, and volunteers who regularly support individuals or families facing financial pressures or fuel poverty. Whether you work in healthcare, emergency services, community organisations, housing, or any other frontline role, this training will help you feel more confident in recognising and responding to energy‑related challenges. Participants will gain practical skills and knowledge on topics including:
Act on Energy is an established energy advice charity with 27 years of experience working directly with people affected by fuel poverty. Their aim is to share expertise so frontline workers can offer timely, informed support to residents across Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. These sessions are free to attend, but places are limited — book early to avoid disappointment. Book Your PlaceFree tickets are available via Eventbrite: For further information, please contact: |
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January 2026 - Support for your Community
Free Drop‑In Vaccination Clinics at Foleshill and Hillfields Family Hubs
Keeping children up to date with routine NHS vaccinations is essential in protecting them from serious illnesses, particularly as they start school and come into contact with more people. If you’ve missed a GP appointment or are unsure which vaccines your child may need, Coventry’s Family Hubs are offering free, friendly, drop‑in vaccination clinics to help families catch up with no stress.
These sessions provide a safe, welcoming space where you can talk to experienced NHS nurses, ask questions, and get your child vaccinated quickly and safely. All vaccinations are... Continue reading
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November 2025 - Support for your community
Launching Soon: Safe Space – Sitting with Grief
A Peer Support Group for Young People Bereaved by Suicide
The Violet Project CIO is introducing a new initiative in Coventry: Safe Space – Sitting with Grief, a peer support group designed for 15–19-year-olds who have lost someone to suicide. We understand that traditional counselling isn’t always the right fit immediately after such a loss. This group offers an alternative—a safe, inclusive environment to share experiences and begin to make sense of grief alongside others who truly understand.
About the Group
- Location: CV1 3BY, Coventry (details provided upon acceptance)
- Schedule: Fortnightly... Continue reading
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October 2025 - Support for your community
How your Council Tax is Working for You
It’s easy to link Council Tax to visible services like waste collection or road repairs. In fact, the money is spread much more widely, supporting residents in many ways. Every pound of Council Tax supports local services people rely on.
Here’s how every pound of Council Tax is shared out, whatever the size of your bill.
· 38p for adult social care – helping older residents and people with disabilities live safely and with dignity, often in their own homes.
· 31p for children’s services – protecting children, supporting families and giving... Continue reading
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September 2025 - Support for your community
Let’s Quit Smoking Together This Stoptober!
Stoptober is back—and it’s your moment to quit for good.
Join thousands of people across the UK who are taking the first step towards a smoke-free life this October.
It’s never too late to stop smoking. Even if you’ve tried before, this time you’ll have local support to help you succeed. Stay smoke-free for 28 days during Stoptober and you’re five times more likely to quit for good*.
Quitting can feel tough, but you don’t have to do it alone. With the right support and stop smoking aids, you can take control and... Continue reading
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Support for your community August 2025
Cycle Coventry – Learn to Fix Sessions
Want to get to grips with repairing your own bike? Our Learn to Fix programme is just for you! Some sessions are tailored to specific maintenance tasks, and others are less structured and will be centred around your own learning need. Another round of sessions started on 19 August 2025 running until 25 September 2025.
For more information visit: coventry.gov.uk/cyclingevents(External link)
Apply Now! Research Ambassadors and Research Capacity Building Grant for Voluntary Sector Organisations
Coventry HDRC are pleased to invite voluntary sector organisations to apply for a new funding opportunity designed to strengthen... Continue reading
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July 2025 Newsletter - Support for Your Community
Passenger Transport Service (PTS) – minibus and driver hire
Who is this for:
Community, charity groups and others that require transport to access activities they have planned as a adhoc (one off occasion), or as part of an ongoing programme of activities all year round.
What we provide:
Provide safe journeys via fully accessible vehicles across Coventry and further afield
All vehicles are well maintained via our internal fleet maintenance team and are legally compliant.
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Passenger transport services have a variety of accessible vehicles, but typically cater for up to 16 passengers. Some of the fleet can accommodate up to
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June Newsletter 2025
Coventry Holiday Activities and Food
The school summer holidays are fast approaching. For many eligible children and families, HAF is a highlight of the Coventry school summer holidays. This summer we have an incredible range of activities available to grab the interest of every eligible child and young person including: multi-sports, coding, cooking, plumbing skills, skateboarding, performing arts, STEM activities, and so much more.
We have 26,803 activity sessions available this summer. We need your help to ensure that all of these get booked up so that children and families do not miss out! Bookings open at 4pm on Wednesday... Continue reading
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May Newsletter 2025
Domestic Abuse Support
If you need advice or support go to Safe to Talk, Coventry City Council’s Domestic Abuse website. Here you will find information on services for survivors, children/young people and those who want to change their behaviour. There is support around honour-based abuse, forced marriage and FGM. Anyone including professionals can call 0800 111 4998 8.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday or 10am - 1pm Saturday and Sunday. www.safetotalk.org.uk(External link)ck to edit this placeholder text.
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Change of youth through sport
My name is Hugues Yowa, and I represent Eagle Nation, a community organisation dedicated to providing sports activities for children and young people in Coventry.
Last year, we ran a project called "The Change," which offered free basketball and football sessions to young people—Basketball after school on Thursdays and football training on Saturday mornings. Through these sessions, we were able to build strong relationships with local youth and their families, which helped us better understand the challenges our community is facing daily.
These activities allowed us to engage with young people who are often at risk of isolation, anti-social behaviour... Continue reading
