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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
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
ICS/VCFSE Collaborative Newsletter - February 2026
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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/
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!
🕯️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
⏰ 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
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/
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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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.
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
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.
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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/
🏡 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 💙
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
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
🚀 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
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
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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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 🚭
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
Make 2026 the year you go smoke free for good 🚭
If you live in Coventry or Warwickshire, contact your local stop smoking service to set a quit date for 1 January and get up to 12 weeks of free, personalised support.
You’re 3x more likely to quit with expert help.
Get started: smokefreecw.co.uk 💚
🎄🎁Season’s greetings from the team at Warwickshire & Solihull CAVA. 🎁🎄
All the staff and volunteers look forward to supporting and working with you again in 2026. 🫶
The Hub Café at Rugby Methodist Church Centre offers a safe, friendly place to connect.
Open Tue–Thu, 10am–12pm. Drinks, snacks, homemade cakes & good company!
📍 Russelsheim Way, Rugby
#WarmWelcome #Rugby
Check out Overslade Community Centre in Rugby! 🌟 Yoga, youth groups, singing, Brownies, and more - there’s something for everyone. 💛
🌐 overslade.org/whats-on
#Rugby #CommunityEvents #Overslade
There’s still time to go smoke free by Christmas.
With free, confidential support from your local stop smoking service in Coventry or Warwickshire, you can access personalised advice and stop smoking aids.
Take the first step towards a smoke free Christmas at smokefreecw.co.uk 🎄
