Sharon’s latest update reflects on the momentum of International Women’s Day while bringing focus back to the ongoing challenges facing Wolverhampton – particularly around dementia, social isolation, and health inequalities. She highlights the vital role of the VCSEF sector in supporting communities, shares insights from local partnerships, and spotlights inspiring work happening across the region. It’s a thoughtful reminder of both the progress made and the work still ahead, and how collaboration continues to drive real change in our city.

In her latest update, Sharon reflects on a busy start to the year, highlighting the WVCA’s recent International Women’s Day event which brought people from across Wolverhampton together to network, share experiences and celebrate the contribution of women in the community. She also attended a regional conference exploring autistic perception in Black and minoritised ethnic communities, which looked at inequalities in diagnosis, support and outcomes.

Sharon reflects on the resilience of Wolverhampton’s VCSEF sector, praising the determination of organisations who continue to support people despite funding pressures and growing demand. She recently celebrated the impact of ACCI’s culturally responsive mental health work, visited the Wolverhampton Wellbeing Hub CIC to see its inspiring ‘1960s Front Room’ reminiscence project, and is looking ahead to WVCA’s free International Women’s Day event.