Building Stronger Communities: WVCA’s Impact in Numbers

We’re proud to share how WVCA has been supporting Wolverhampton’s voluntary and community groups.

From funding advice to setting up new groups, we are here to help our city’s voluntary sector thrive.

Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action

Making a positive difference for people in Wolverhampton.

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What we do

We provide unrivalled, dedicated support by working alongside people, communities, groups and organisations that make up our thriving voluntary and community sector.

Support for your organisation

We work together with the vibrant communities of Wolverhampton to cultivate a thriving and inclusive city. Find out how we can support your organisation.

Volunteering

We believe that volunteers are the lifeblood of our city. Whether you’re an individual looking for volunteering opportunities, or an organisation in need of volunteers, we can help.

Funding

Hundreds of funding opportunities exist with funds available from a few pounds to thousands of pounds, however, it is increasingly competitive. We can support you in finding the right funding.

Support provided by WVCA

2024-25

interactions with groups

hours spent interacting with groups

different groups supported

new groups

existing groups

Recent News

Get Your Organisation on the New WVCA Community Map

Get Your Organisation on the New WVCA Community Map

We’re creating a new interactive Community Map of Wolverhampton, bringing together voluntary, community, social enterprise and faith organisations from across the city in one place. We want to make sure that your organisation is included.

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Help us make WVCA’s newsletters better

Help us make WVCA’s newsletters better

We want to make sure the emails and newsletters you receive from WVCA are genuinely useful to you – and that we’re sending you the right information, in the right way. So, we’d love to hear what you think.

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A message from the CEO – 11th September 2026

A message from the CEO – 11th September 2026

Despite the continuing pressures facing the VCSEF sector, demand for community action and support remains strong. WVCA has seen growing interest from people looking to set up groups, access funding and seek advice, even as organisations face rising costs, falling donations, increased competition for grants and challenges around governance, recruitment and capacity.

There are also opportunities ahead. The Government’s move towards more preventative, community-based healthcare – including the new Neighbourhood Health Framework – could create an increasingly important role for voluntary and community organisations in supporting people closer to home, reducing health inequalities and strengthening communities.

Sharon also highlights some important dates for the diary, including WVCA’s celebration of 20 years of SUIT and 10 years of Social Prescribing on Friday 20 November, alongside the next VCSEF Alliance Meeting on 13 October and Social Investment Webinar on 24 September.

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Upcoming Events

Explore events that we’re hosting on our Events page.

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We are all about people.

The people of Wolverhampton are at the heart of every decision we make. We believe that every person should be given the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Our principles outline the way that our team goes about achieving their work. They help to guide decision-making and are also how we evaluate our work.

WVCA is fully committed to Equality and Diversity, values diversity in its workforce and welcomes enquiries and applications from everyone.

Our Projects

Discover how to maximise the impact of your charity or non-profit in Wolverhampton by taking advantage of our Voluntary, Community, Social Enterprise and Faith support services.

Wolverhampton Volunteers aims to strengthen communities & community groups in Wolverhampton & improve the quality of life for people in our city.

Our Social Prescribing service provides a non-medical approach to supporting adults in Wolverhampton to improve their health and wellbeing.

An award-winning project, working closely with Recovery Near You, supporting vulnerable adults in the local community with drug / alcohol-related issues.

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