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EOI sought for delivering activities as new initiative will help communities reclaim their green spaces
Community organisations have the opportunity to play a central role in the project, with voluntary and community groups invited to submit expressions of interest to join Wolves Foundation in delivering activities over a six‑month period.
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A message from the CEO – December 2024
NCVO, backed by 7,000 organisations, urged the Chancellor to reconsider National Insurance changes costing charities £1.4bn. While the decision stands, a Civil Society Covenant is proposed to strengthen partnerships with the sector.
National Lottery Community Fund – New Funding Programmes
The National Lottery is setting out a bold new vision for how it will support communities and WVCA is looking for potential partners for a joint application.
Health and Wellbeing board backs Orange Wolves campaign
Members of Wolverhampton’s health and wellbeing board, Health and Wellbeing Together, are backing this year’s Orange Wolverhampton campaign, which runs until 10th December.
Your vote can help us bring the Recovery Walk to Wolverhampton in 2025!
Wolverhampton is in the running to host next year’s National Recovery Walk – and residents and local organisations are being asked to back the city’s bid.
We’re Celebrating One Year at Paycare House!
This month marks our first anniversary at our new office in the heart of Wolverhampton! We’ve spent a fantastic year at Paycare House, and we’d love for you to visit us if you haven’t had the chance yet.
Wolverhampton Volunteers Update – November 2024
This year alone, 676 individuals have registered with us – volunteering is alive and well in Wolverhampton – don’t miss these opportunities to get involved and make an impact!
Update: WVCA’s ‘Meet the Funder’ Event with The National Lottery
WVCA is planning a ‘Meet the Funder’ event with The National Lottery Community Fund. To align with the lottery’s funding changes, we’ve moved the event to May 2025.
A message from the CEO – November 2024
What do we make of the Autumn Budget announcement? The proposed increase in taxes and public borrowing brings additional funding for the NHS and local government, but what about the VCSEF sector on whom they are so reliant?
Lottery win for Base 25 supporter!
The lottery helps support the local community with 60% of all ticket sales going directly to support local good causes here in Wolverhampton.
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