by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Feb 6, 2026 | Messages from the CEO, WVCA News
Sharon shares an early update on the development of Wolverhampton’s VCS Strategy and future Covenant/Compact. The initial findings will feel familiar across the sector, highlighting fragmented and unstable funding, pressure on capacity and volunteering, and the need to strengthen trust, communication and collaboration. There is a strong emphasis on moving away from short-term, transactional funding towards longer-term partnerships that build sustainability, prevention and social value. While these challenges are not unique to Wolverhampton, the message was clear: this is the start of a shared journey, and progress will depend on open dialogue, learning from communities, and working together with a positive outlook.
by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Feb 6, 2026 | Funding
Funding for home starter kits for people in need is available through the B&Q Foundation, offering grants of up to £10,000 to UK charities. The fund supports the provision of practical items that help people feel safe and settled in their homes, including furniture, white goods, bedding, safety equipment and everyday essentials. Funding is awarded as a one-off grant, with four application windows in 2026, and the first deadline falling on 20 February 2026.
by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Feb 6, 2026 | Funding
Funding for early years development for deaf children is available through the National Deaf Children’s Society Community Grants Programme, offering grants of up to £10,000 for charities and community organisations. The fund supports projects that help deaf children aged 0–5 develop language, communication and social skills, with flexible funding available for staff, venues, interpreters, transport and equipment. Applications are open year-round and assessed at regular points.
by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Feb 6, 2026 | Funding
Funding for Black-led initiatives supporting researchers is available through Innovate Now with Wellcome, offering £13,000–£48,000 in multi-year funding alongside tailored capacity-building support. The programme backs Black-led leadership to strengthen governance, leadership, financial resilience and long-term impact for initiatives supporting Black and Mixed Black heritage researchers in the UK. Applications are open via Expressions of Interest across two rounds in 2026.
by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Feb 6, 2026 | Funding
Funding for holiday activities for autistic children and young people is available through the Three Guineas Trust 2026 Holiday Schemes programme. Grants of up to £15,000 are available to support existing autistic-specific holiday provision for autistic children and their siblings, with funding contributing towards delivery costs.
