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Throwback to the launch of the Wolverhampton Community Lottery!
Did you know the lottery is a simple way for local groups and organisations to raise unrestricted funds through ticket sales – while giving residents the chance to support the causes they care about?
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A message from the CEO – 24th January 2025
I always say that the VCSEF sector is in a constant state of renewal and development despite many challenges, which is great for our communities and citizens. This week we had the January VCSEF Alliance meeting. There was good engagement and interaction, and it was great to see so many new faces at the meeting.
National Lottery statement on the use of Artificial Intelligence tools in funding applications
More and more charities are using AI to support them with their National Lottery grant applications, but we know there’s a lot of conflicting advice out there, especially when it comes to what’s acceptable and what isn’t.
Discover the Results of the VCSEF Sector Survey at the Alliance Meeting
This meeting will feature the first presentation of the VCSEF Sector Survey results, offering exclusive insights into the state of our sector.
Funding Now Open! 2025 REN Community Research for Health Grants
Does your organisation work with people with a story to tell? If so, you may be interested in becoming a community researcher! We are pleased to announce that the second phase of Research Engagement Development (REN) fund is now underway, as we continue to discover what matters most to people when it comes to health and care.
A message from the CEO – 10th January 2025
As we look forward to 2025, we know that the VCSEF sector makes a vital contribution to the economy, keeping local wealth local, supporting people into work and creating jobs. However, sustainability is always a key issue for the sector, particularly now as we operate within an environment of rising costs, decreasing funding and increasing demands from our communities and citizens.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from WVCA!
As the festive season approaches, we’d like to wish all of our partners, volunteers, and the wider community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
A message from the CEO – 20th December 2024
What a year it has been and it’s not quite over yet! Over the last year, WVCA has been able to allocate approximately £350,000 in grants across the city to the Wolverhampton VCSEF sector. This has been through commissioned work and projects including, for example, volunteering post Covid, social enterprise growth and development, tackling loneliness and social isolation and children’s physical activity projects.
Wolverhampton Volunteers Update – Celebrating and Looking Ahead to 2025
Despite the challenges facing volunteering this year, Wolverhampton Volunteers is proud to have seen 725 people register their interest in volunteering – a true reflection of the community spirit here in Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton to Host UK Recovery Walk 2025
We’re delighted to announce that Wolverhampton has been chosen to host the 2025 UK Recovery Walk – a first for the city!
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