Does your organisation work with people with a story to tell? If so, you may be interested in becoming a community researcher! We are pleased to announce that the second phase of Research Engagement Development (REN) fund is now underway, as we continue to discover what matters most to people when it comes to health and care.
As we look forward to 2025, we know that the VCSEF sector makes a vital contribution to the economy, keeping local wealth local, supporting people into work and creating jobs. However, sustainability is always a key issue for the sector, particularly now as we operate within an environment of rising costs, decreasing funding and increasing demands from our communities and citizens.
As the festive season approaches, we’d like to wish all of our partners, volunteers, and the wider community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
What a year it has been and it’s not quite over yet! Over the last year, WVCA has been able to allocate approximately £350,000 in grants across the city to the Wolverhampton VCSEF sector. This has been through commissioned work and projects including, for example, volunteering post Covid, social enterprise growth and development, tackling loneliness and social isolation and children’s physical activity projects.
Schools and not-for-profit organisations across the UK can apply for grants of up to £1,500 to support projects that give children a stronger start in life. Priority is given to initiatives focusing on food security and supporting young people.