Warwickshire & Solihull Community And Voluntary Action (CAVA)
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Working for a stronger voluntary and community sector in Warwickshire and Solihull.
Heart of England Community Energy is recruiting volunteer Board Directors & offering Community Grants ♻️🌱
Help shape renewable energy projects ♻️, strengthen community resilience 🤝 and take action on climate change 🌱
Find out more: hecommunityenergy.org
#CommunityEnergy #SouthWarwickshire
Help shape renewable energy projects ♻️, strengthen community resilience 🤝 and take action on climate change 🌱
Find out more: hecommunityenergy.org
#CommunityEnergy #SouthWarwickshire
February 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Heart of England Community Energy is recruiting volunteer Board Directors & offering Community Grants ♻️🌱
Help shape renewable energy projects ♻️, strengthen community resilience 🤝 and take action on climate change 🌱
Find out more: hecommunityenergy.org
#CommunityEnergy #SouthWarwickshire
Help shape renewable energy projects ♻️, strengthen community resilience 🤝 and take action on climate change 🌱
Find out more: hecommunityenergy.org
#CommunityEnergy #SouthWarwickshire
Nominations are open for the 14th Community Inspiration Awards 2026.
Recognising people across England making a positive difference.
🗓 Deadline: 31st March 2026
🏆 21 categories
📍 Birmingham | 25th Sept 2026
🙌 Self-nominations welcome
Nominate here: tinyurl.com/mstyufm4
Recognising people across England making a positive difference.
🗓 Deadline: 31st March 2026
🏆 21 categories
📍 Birmingham | 25th Sept 2026
🙌 Self-nominations welcome
Nominate here: tinyurl.com/mstyufm4
February 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Nominations are open for the 14th Community Inspiration Awards 2026.
Recognising people across England making a positive difference.
🗓 Deadline: 31st March 2026
🏆 21 categories
📍 Birmingham | 25th Sept 2026
🙌 Self-nominations welcome
Nominate here: tinyurl.com/mstyufm4
Recognising people across England making a positive difference.
🗓 Deadline: 31st March 2026
🏆 21 categories
📍 Birmingham | 25th Sept 2026
🙌 Self-nominations welcome
Nominate here: tinyurl.com/mstyufm4
ICS/VCFSE Collaborative Newsletter - February 2026
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February 5, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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CAVA E-Grapevine | Issue 687 | 3rd February 2026
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February 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
CAVA E-Grapevine | Issue 687 | 3rd February 2026
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#SmallCharityWeek 2026 match funding is now open!
Last year, 97% of charities grew confidence in digital fundraising - even though 90% started with little or no experience.
Delivered by Big Give with NCVO & Global Make Noise.
Apply by 11th Feb 👉 biggive.org/small-charity-week/
Last year, 97% of charities grew confidence in digital fundraising - even though 90% started with little or no experience.
Delivered by Big Give with NCVO & Global Make Noise.
Apply by 11th Feb 👉 biggive.org/small-charity-week/
January 29, 2026 at 11:10 AM
#SmallCharityWeek 2026 match funding is now open!
Last year, 97% of charities grew confidence in digital fundraising - even though 90% started with little or no experience.
Delivered by Big Give with NCVO & Global Make Noise.
Apply by 11th Feb 👉 biggive.org/small-charity-week/
Last year, 97% of charities grew confidence in digital fundraising - even though 90% started with little or no experience.
Delivered by Big Give with NCVO & Global Make Noise.
Apply by 11th Feb 👉 biggive.org/small-charity-week/
A big thank you to everyone who braved the wind and rain to join our Coffee & Cat… oops, Chat! session this morning at Hill Close Gardens
We really appreciate you purr-severing through the weather to spend time with us. It was lovely to see you all, and we’re paws-itively grateful for your company!
We really appreciate you purr-severing through the weather to spend time with us. It was lovely to see you all, and we’re paws-itively grateful for your company!
January 27, 2026 at 12:48 PM
A big thank you to everyone who braved the wind and rain to join our Coffee & Cat… oops, Chat! session this morning at Hill Close Gardens
We really appreciate you purr-severing through the weather to spend time with us. It was lovely to see you all, and we’re paws-itively grateful for your company!
We really appreciate you purr-severing through the weather to spend time with us. It was lovely to see you all, and we’re paws-itively grateful for your company!
🕯️Today we mark #HolocaustMemorialDay.🕯️
#HMD2026 is an opportunity for the nation to come together, remember persecutions of the past and stand against hatred and prejudice in the present.
Together we commemorate and educate for a better future.
Learn more at 👉 hmd.org.uk
#HMD2026 is an opportunity for the nation to come together, remember persecutions of the past and stand against hatred and prejudice in the present.
Together we commemorate and educate for a better future.
Learn more at 👉 hmd.org.uk
January 27, 2026 at 8:32 AM
🕯️Today we mark #HolocaustMemorialDay.🕯️
#HMD2026 is an opportunity for the nation to come together, remember persecutions of the past and stand against hatred and prejudice in the present.
Together we commemorate and educate for a better future.
Learn more at 👉 hmd.org.uk
#HMD2026 is an opportunity for the nation to come together, remember persecutions of the past and stand against hatred and prejudice in the present.
Together we commemorate and educate for a better future.
Learn more at 👉 hmd.org.uk
⏰ Reminder ⏰
The ICS/VCFSE Collaborative Assembly 2026 is happening soon and we’d love to see you there;
📅 Tuesday, 3rd March 2026
⏰ 9.30am–3.00pm
📍 Holiday Inn Coventry M6, JCT.2
🔗 Book your place here: tinyurl.com/4nrnpdeu
The ICS/VCFSE Collaborative Assembly 2026 is happening soon and we’d love to see you there;
📅 Tuesday, 3rd March 2026
⏰ 9.30am–3.00pm
📍 Holiday Inn Coventry M6, JCT.2
🔗 Book your place here: tinyurl.com/4nrnpdeu
January 26, 2026 at 2:06 PM
⏰ Reminder ⏰
The ICS/VCFSE Collaborative Assembly 2026 is happening soon and we’d love to see you there;
📅 Tuesday, 3rd March 2026
⏰ 9.30am–3.00pm
📍 Holiday Inn Coventry M6, JCT.2
🔗 Book your place here: tinyurl.com/4nrnpdeu
The ICS/VCFSE Collaborative Assembly 2026 is happening soon and we’d love to see you there;
📅 Tuesday, 3rd March 2026
⏰ 9.30am–3.00pm
📍 Holiday Inn Coventry M6, JCT.2
🔗 Book your place here: tinyurl.com/4nrnpdeu
Apply for the Stratford 46 Community Fund! 🌱
In partnership with IM Properties, grants of £2k–£5k are available for projects supporting People, Place & Planet.
🗓️ First funding panel: March 2026
🔗https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/im-properties-stratford-46-community-fund/
In partnership with IM Properties, grants of £2k–£5k are available for projects supporting People, Place & Planet.
🗓️ First funding panel: March 2026
🔗https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/im-properties-stratford-46-community-fund/
January 23, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Apply for the Stratford 46 Community Fund! 🌱
In partnership with IM Properties, grants of £2k–£5k are available for projects supporting People, Place & Planet.
🗓️ First funding panel: March 2026
🔗https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/im-properties-stratford-46-community-fund/
In partnership with IM Properties, grants of £2k–£5k are available for projects supporting People, Place & Planet.
🗓️ First funding panel: March 2026
🔗https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/im-properties-stratford-46-community-fund/
Still time to apply for the #SmallCharityWeek 2026 match funding campaign ⏰
Last year, 97% of charities boosted digital fundraising confidence, despite 90% starting with little or no experience.
Find out more and apply👇
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Last year, 97% of charities boosted digital fundraising confidence, despite 90% starting with little or no experience.
Find out more and apply👇
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January 23, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Still time to apply for the #SmallCharityWeek 2026 match funding campaign ⏰
Last year, 97% of charities boosted digital fundraising confidence, despite 90% starting with little or no experience.
Find out more and apply👇
biggive.org/small-charit...
Last year, 97% of charities boosted digital fundraising confidence, despite 90% starting with little or no experience.
Find out more and apply👇
biggive.org/small-charit...
Local drop in event TODAY from 1.00pm - all welcome!
On-site parking is extremely limited. Please use public transport and alternative local parking provision where possible and only for the time you you are onsite.
Parking for 4 hours is just £1 (£2 all day) in Harefield Road Multistory.
On-site parking is extremely limited. Please use public transport and alternative local parking provision where possible and only for the time you you are onsite.
Parking for 4 hours is just £1 (£2 all day) in Harefield Road Multistory.
January 22, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Local drop in event TODAY from 1.00pm - all welcome!
On-site parking is extremely limited. Please use public transport and alternative local parking provision where possible and only for the time you you are onsite.
Parking for 4 hours is just £1 (£2 all day) in Harefield Road Multistory.
On-site parking is extremely limited. Please use public transport and alternative local parking provision where possible and only for the time you you are onsite.
Parking for 4 hours is just £1 (£2 all day) in Harefield Road Multistory.
CAVA E-Grapevine | Issue 686 | 20th January 2026
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January 20, 2026 at 4:20 PM
CAVA E-Grapevine | Issue 686 | 20th January 2026
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🚨 Warwickshire Youth Council Grants 2026! 🚨
Grants up to £5,000 for projects supporting 11–17s in:
✅ Crime & safety
✅ School experiences
✅ Mental health
📅 Apply: 16th Jan – 8th Feb
💻 orlo.uk/ewvoE
Not-for-profits only. Make a difference! #WarwickshireYouth #YouthGrants
Grants up to £5,000 for projects supporting 11–17s in:
✅ Crime & safety
✅ School experiences
✅ Mental health
📅 Apply: 16th Jan – 8th Feb
💻 orlo.uk/ewvoE
Not-for-profits only. Make a difference! #WarwickshireYouth #YouthGrants
January 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
🚨 Warwickshire Youth Council Grants 2026! 🚨
Grants up to £5,000 for projects supporting 11–17s in:
✅ Crime & safety
✅ School experiences
✅ Mental health
📅 Apply: 16th Jan – 8th Feb
💻 orlo.uk/ewvoE
Not-for-profits only. Make a difference! #WarwickshireYouth #YouthGrants
Grants up to £5,000 for projects supporting 11–17s in:
✅ Crime & safety
✅ School experiences
✅ Mental health
📅 Apply: 16th Jan – 8th Feb
💻 orlo.uk/ewvoE
Not-for-profits only. Make a difference! #WarwickshireYouth #YouthGrants
Think Active is hosting a FREE activewear collection event on Wednesday, 28th January at Auckland Hall (Smiths-Wood), inviting local residents and families to pick up suitable kit and take positive steps towards a more active lifestyle.
January 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Think Active is hosting a FREE activewear collection event on Wednesday, 28th January at Auckland Hall (Smiths-Wood), inviting local residents and families to pick up suitable kit and take positive steps towards a more active lifestyle.
CAVA in Solihull Newsletter | Issue 32 | 16th January 2026
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CAVA in Solihull Newsletter | Issue 32 | 16th January 2026
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🚀 VCSEs, don’t miss this!
The first ever whatimpact VCSE National Summit is 11 March 2026 – free, online & UK-wide. Learn, connect & get inspired with sessions on social value, procurement, VCSE management + more.
🔗 Register now: whatimpact.com/vcse-summit/
The first ever whatimpact VCSE National Summit is 11 March 2026 – free, online & UK-wide. Learn, connect & get inspired with sessions on social value, procurement, VCSE management + more.
🔗 Register now: whatimpact.com/vcse-summit/
January 12, 2026 at 12:22 PM
🚀 VCSEs, don’t miss this!
The first ever whatimpact VCSE National Summit is 11 March 2026 – free, online & UK-wide. Learn, connect & get inspired with sessions on social value, procurement, VCSE management + more.
🔗 Register now: whatimpact.com/vcse-summit/
The first ever whatimpact VCSE National Summit is 11 March 2026 – free, online & UK-wide. Learn, connect & get inspired with sessions on social value, procurement, VCSE management + more.
🔗 Register now: whatimpact.com/vcse-summit/
🏡 New service launching in Solihull!
The Solihull Independent Living Service (SILS) brings together support to help people stay safe and independent at home.
📅 Launches 12 January 2026
👉 Find out more and please share with anyone who may benefit 💙
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The Solihull Independent Living Service (SILS) brings together support to help people stay safe and independent at home.
📅 Launches 12 January 2026
👉 Find out more and please share with anyone who may benefit 💙
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January 12, 2026 at 10:45 AM
🏡 New service launching in Solihull!
The Solihull Independent Living Service (SILS) brings together support to help people stay safe and independent at home.
📅 Launches 12 January 2026
👉 Find out more and please share with anyone who may benefit 💙
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The Solihull Independent Living Service (SILS) brings together support to help people stay safe and independent at home.
📅 Launches 12 January 2026
👉 Find out more and please share with anyone who may benefit 💙
tinyurl.com/5ereefvn
🌟 Join us at the ICS/VCFSE Collaborative Assembly 2026! 🌟
📅 3 Mar | 🕤 9.30–15.00 | 📍 Holiday Inn Coventry
VCFSE orgs and NHS partners - connect, collaborate & explore how your work aligns with local priorities.
🔗Register tinyurl.com/4nrnpdeu
#Coventry #Warwickshire #HealthPartnerships #VCFSE
📅 3 Mar | 🕤 9.30–15.00 | 📍 Holiday Inn Coventry
VCFSE orgs and NHS partners - connect, collaborate & explore how your work aligns with local priorities.
🔗Register tinyurl.com/4nrnpdeu
#Coventry #Warwickshire #HealthPartnerships #VCFSE
January 9, 2026 at 1:47 PM
🌟 Join us at the ICS/VCFSE Collaborative Assembly 2026! 🌟
📅 3 Mar | 🕤 9.30–15.00 | 📍 Holiday Inn Coventry
VCFSE orgs and NHS partners - connect, collaborate & explore how your work aligns with local priorities.
🔗Register tinyurl.com/4nrnpdeu
#Coventry #Warwickshire #HealthPartnerships #VCFSE
📅 3 Mar | 🕤 9.30–15.00 | 📍 Holiday Inn Coventry
VCFSE orgs and NHS partners - connect, collaborate & explore how your work aligns with local priorities.
🔗Register tinyurl.com/4nrnpdeu
#Coventry #Warwickshire #HealthPartnerships #VCFSE
NCVO is gathering evidence from voluntary organisations to inform a sector response to the government’s proposal linking #volunteering to faster asylum settlement. They want to hear your perspective on why volunteering works best when freely chosen.
Share your perspective👉 lnkd.in/eT3G-5FZ
Share your perspective👉 lnkd.in/eT3G-5FZ
January 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM
NCVO is gathering evidence from voluntary organisations to inform a sector response to the government’s proposal linking #volunteering to faster asylum settlement. They want to hear your perspective on why volunteering works best when freely chosen.
Share your perspective👉 lnkd.in/eT3G-5FZ
Share your perspective👉 lnkd.in/eT3G-5FZ
🚀 Strengthen your business! Join Solihull Council & partners Jan 27, 10.30am–12.00pm GMT online to get procurement ready & boost cyber resilience. Learn to bid for public contracts & protect your organisation. tinyurl.com/2xseazmh
💻 #SolihullBusiness #CyberResilience
💻 #SolihullBusiness #CyberResilience
January 9, 2026 at 10:47 AM
🚀 Strengthen your business! Join Solihull Council & partners Jan 27, 10.30am–12.00pm GMT online to get procurement ready & boost cyber resilience. Learn to bid for public contracts & protect your organisation. tinyurl.com/2xseazmh
💻 #SolihullBusiness #CyberResilience
💻 #SolihullBusiness #CyberResilience
Is 2026 the year where you make your voice heard? Joining WCC's Voice of Warwickshire residents' panel could be just the way to do that!
By joining, you’ll have the chance to share your thoughts and ideas and help shape the future of our county.
Find out more - orlo.uk/M5Z2T
By joining, you’ll have the chance to share your thoughts and ideas and help shape the future of our county.
Find out more - orlo.uk/M5Z2T
January 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Is 2026 the year where you make your voice heard? Joining WCC's Voice of Warwickshire residents' panel could be just the way to do that!
By joining, you’ll have the chance to share your thoughts and ideas and help shape the future of our county.
Find out more - orlo.uk/M5Z2T
By joining, you’ll have the chance to share your thoughts and ideas and help shape the future of our county.
Find out more - orlo.uk/M5Z2T
Are you a volunteer, charity, social enterprise or not-for-profit delivering in the #Warwickshire or #Solihull area? We have partnered with flick learning Ltd to give you a great deal on all your online training needs.
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NEW Training Offer for Local Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Organisations - WCAVA
A new partnership bringing affordable accredited training to local organisations. Are you a volunteer, charity, social enterprise or not-for-profit delivering in the Warwickshire or Solihull area? We…
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January 8, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Are you a volunteer, charity, social enterprise or not-for-profit delivering in the #Warwickshire or #Solihull area? We have partnered with flick learning Ltd to give you a great deal on all your online training needs.
For more information, visit: www.wcava.org.uk/news/news/ne...
For more information, visit: www.wcava.org.uk/news/news/ne...
CAVA E-Grapevine | Issue 685 | 6th January 2026
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January 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
CAVA E-Grapevine | Issue 685 | 6th January 2026
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Make 2026 your smoke free year.
Whether you’re setting a quit date or have already stopped, your local stop smoking service is here to support you with free advice, medication, nicotine replacement therapy and ongoing encouragement.
Visit smokefreecw.co.uk to get the support you need 🚭
Whether you’re setting a quit date or have already stopped, your local stop smoking service is here to support you with free advice, medication, nicotine replacement therapy and ongoing encouragement.
Visit smokefreecw.co.uk to get the support you need 🚭
January 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Make 2026 your smoke free year.
Whether you’re setting a quit date or have already stopped, your local stop smoking service is here to support you with free advice, medication, nicotine replacement therapy and ongoing encouragement.
Visit smokefreecw.co.uk to get the support you need 🚭
Whether you’re setting a quit date or have already stopped, your local stop smoking service is here to support you with free advice, medication, nicotine replacement therapy and ongoing encouragement.
Visit smokefreecw.co.uk to get the support you need 🚭
Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year! 🎉🎈
Don't forget to put a spring in your step for the new year and think about where you could #volunteer and make a difference….
Find out more⤵️
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#community #vcfse #warwickshire #solihull
Don't forget to put a spring in your step for the new year and think about where you could #volunteer and make a difference….
Find out more⤵️
www.wcava.org.uk/volunteering...
#community #vcfse #warwickshire #solihull
January 1, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year! 🎉🎈
Don't forget to put a spring in your step for the new year and think about where you could #volunteer and make a difference….
Find out more⤵️
www.wcava.org.uk/volunteering...
#community #vcfse #warwickshire #solihull
Don't forget to put a spring in your step for the new year and think about where you could #volunteer and make a difference….
Find out more⤵️
www.wcava.org.uk/volunteering...
#community #vcfse #warwickshire #solihull