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A message from the CEO – 3rd July 2026
Sharon’s latest CEO message encourages Wolverhampton’s VCSEF sector to have their say on the city council’s draft VCS Strategy through upcoming workshops, one-to-one conversations or smaller focus meetings. She also highlights recent community engagement, including concerns raised about GP access in Penn, the positive Walk with a Doc programme, and the King’s Award for Voluntary Service briefing for local groups interested in future nominations.
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We have moved!
We are now fully operational at our new office and we can’t wait to welcome you!
Brush up on your ESG knowledge with NCVO this Trustees’ Week 6–10 November
This year NCVO is focusing on how trustees can use the principles around positive environmental, social, and governance action (ESG) to lead their charities to the future.
Sharon Nanan-Sen speaks to Chris Allen at WCR FM
Sharon Nanan-Sen talks to Chris Allen at WCR FM ‘in conversation’.
Revamp your workspace: FREE furniture up for grabs!
As part of our recently announced move to a smaller office, we find ourselves with surplus office furniture & stationery which we are now offering to the VCSE Sector completely free of charge.
We are moving!
Our services will remain unaffected and we’ll let you know when we move so you know where to find us.
Free Level 2 Youth Work Training in Wolverhampton
WVCA is working with BAYC and Youth Focus West Midlands to put on a Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice training course starting in October.
Farewell to Ian Darch
Yesterday staff, board members and partners gathered to say farewell to Ian Darch, our outgoing CEO, on his last day working for WVCA.
New volunteer scheme a way to help bring people together
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has launched the volunteering scheme in partnership with Creative Black Country and our Wolverhampton Volunteers project as a way of complementing the existing front-of-house staff.
New Chief Executive Officer for Wolverhampton Voluntary and Community Action (WVCA)
We’re delighted to introduce our new Chief Executive Officer Sharon Nanan-Sen.
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