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Voluntary Sector Spotlight: Compton Care
For over 40 years, Compton Care has been providing specialist palliative and end of life care, supporting patients and their families as they navigate life with a life-limiting condition. Our priority is to ensure that no one faces this journey alone.
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New Chief Executive Officer for Wolverhampton Voluntary and Community Action (WVCA)
We’re delighted to introduce our new Chief Executive Officer Sharon Nanan-Sen.
Grants of up to £10K available via Social Enterprise Boost Fund
Start-up social enterprises are eligible to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to assist their development as part of the Social Enterprise Boost Fund West Midlands.
HOPE Small Grants Programme
HOPE is a partnership between Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) and Wolverhampton Voluntary and Community Action (WVCA) which has received funding to improve mental health due to isolation or other factors.
St. Peter’s Physical Activity Project small grants programme
The St. Peter’s Physical Activity Project aims to increase levels of physical activity amongst children, parents and carers and the wider community within the St. Peter’s Ward of Wolverhampton.
Working Together to Safeguard Children update 2023 – national consultation and associated engagement event
On 21st June, the Government published for consultation a proposed update to the statutory guidance, Working Together to Safeguard Children. The consultation runs until 6th September 2023.
Wolverhampton Community Lottery – Good Causes Get Together
Is your good cause interested in joining our lottery? Or perhaps you’ve signed up but need some support kickstarting your lottery campaign & selling tickets? Either way, our Good Causes Get Together could be just what you’re looking for!
St. Peter’s Physical Activity Project small grants programme
The St. Peter’s Physical Activity Project aims to increase levels of physical activity amongst children, parents and carers and the wider community within the St. Peter’s Ward of Wolverhampton.
WVCA sends condolences after the passing of City of Wolverhampton Council Leader, Councillor Ian Brookfield.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Council Leader Cllr Ian Brookfield and our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues at this difficult time.
Next VCSE Alliance meeting to focus on the health and social care system
Join us at the next VCSE Alliance meeting to learn, share ideas, and discuss the future of the health and social care system.
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