by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Dec 5, 2025 | Messages from the CEO, Sector News, WVCA News
Sharon highlights the growing pressure on VCSEF organisations, who are facing rising community needs alongside limited funding. After meeting the Heath Town Tenants and Residents Group, she stresses how vital community-led groups are as the NHS moves towards neighbourhood-based care through Integrated Neighbourhood Teams. She also notes the government’s Civil Society Covenant, which recognises the sector’s value but offers no direct funding. With major reforms underway, Sharon calls for genuine partnership working and proper investment to ensure Wolverhampton’s communities are supported.
by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Nov 21, 2025 | Messages from the CEO, Sector News, WVCA News
In her 21 November message, CEO Sharon Nanan‑Sen reflects on the pressure facing the voluntary and community sector — with funding competition rising and many organisations needing to rethink income streams — and underscores that the city’s VCSE ecosystem remains resilient, with nearly 60 new groups supported this quarter, a high proportion led by people from BAME backgrounds. She emphasises how vital partnerships, infrastructure support (like bid-writing workshops) and the work of the Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action volunteer centre remain as charities navigate change together.
by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Nov 7, 2025 | Messages from the CEO, Sector News, WVCA News
It’s been a busy few weeks for WVCA, with packed agendas and valuable conversations across the city. We’ve shared sector updates at the Council’s Love Your Community meeting, hosted a well-attended VCSEF Alliance Meeting focused on youth services, and continued delivering our Hospital Discharge Social Prescriptions Grant Programme, which has already distributed £50,000 to local groups. Read Sharon’s latest update for highlights, successes, and what’s next for the VCSEF sector in Wolverhampton.
by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Oct 9, 2025 | Messages from the CEO, Sector News, WVCA News
In today’s CEO Message, Sharon reflects on WVCA’s commitment to helping organisations grow and thrive — supporting them to move to the next level of development, sustainability and impact. With funding remaining a key priority, she also shares feedback from this summer’s Bid Writing Workshops, designed to help beginners navigate the world of grant funding.
by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Sep 26, 2025 | Messages from the CEO, Sector News, WVCA News
Sharon reflects on the huge success of the Wolverhampton 2025 UK Recovery Walk, which brought people together from across the country to celebrate recovery and showcase Wolverhampton on the national stage. She also highlights the vital work of SUIT, the importance of lived experience in shaping support, and updates from the Health and Wellbeing Together Board.
by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Sep 12, 2025 | Messages from the CEO, Sector News, WVCA News
Wolverhampton is proud to host the 2025 UK Recovery Conference and Walk, taking place on 12–13 September 2025. WVCA’s SUIT project has played a leading role in bringing this national event to the city. The conference, spiritual service, and Recovery Walk at West Park will bring together people in recovery, their families, and supporters to celebrate resilience and community.
