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A message from the CEO – 5th December 2025
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.
United Nations Volunteer Event aims to transform lives in Wolverhampton
On Friday December 5th, Wolverhampton Volunteers, a project of Wolverhampton Voluntary and Community Action (WVCA) will be celebrating United Nations International Volunteer Day at the Mander Centre Lower Mall.
Volunteering in Wolverhampton: Connecting People and Opportunities
The past quarter has seen continued growth in volunteering across the city. Wolverhampton Volunteers registered 278 new volunteers, bringing the year-to-date total to 757. With over 200 organisations offering 400+ opportunities, the city’s volunteering offer is diverse, welcoming and well-used.
A message from the CEO – 21st Nov 2025
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.
Voluntary Sector Spotlight: CP Friends (Cerebral Palsy Friends)
In our latest Voluntary Sector Spotlight we hear from Richie and Jo Tanner from CP Friends.