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A message from the CEO – 17th July 2026
Sharon reflects on the growing pressures facing the VCSE sector, from rising demand and reduced funding to new procurement requirements. She highlights the sector’s vital role in supporting communities, the importance of stronger partnerships and continued investment, and WVCA’s ongoing work to ensure local voices help shape City of Wolverhampton Council’s draft VCS Strategy.
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Relaunching Voluntary Sector Spotlight – Be Featured and Share Your Impact!
Starting this summer, we’ll feature a different not-for-profit organisation in Wolverhampton each month to shine a light on the fantastic work being done in our community. We’re eager to highlight both well-established groups and newly formed organisations, celebrating the diversity and impact of our voluntary sector.
Rebuild ceasing to trade at The Reuse Hub – materials available
Rebuild has sadly announced that it will cease trading at The Reuse Hub in Dixon St on 30th June and is offering discounts on building materials to VCSEF sector organisations.
A message from the CEO – 30th May 2025
In this update, Sharon highlights a new report from NCVO and ACEVO exploring the evolving relationship between civil society and government. The findings reveal both challenges and opportunities in creating stronger partnerships – with trust, communication, and long-term investment emerging as key themes.
Sharon also invites you to join WVCA at the Mander Centre on Wednesday 4 June for Volunteer’s Week, where 16 local organisations will showcase a wide range of volunteer roles. Plus, there’s still time to apply to the REND Programme, supporting community-led research.
Think Volunteering event – Volunteers Week 2025
This is a free event to celebrate National Volunteers Week with a range of local organisations where you find out more information on how you can volunteer and make a difference to yourself and others.
Call out to community groups to manage Portobello Community Centre
Expressions of interest are being invited to either take on the centre through a community asset transfer of the building or to lease it as a community association.
A message from the CEO – 16th May 2025
Our April VCSEF Alliance meeting was packed with updates, from WVCA’s funding support and community research opportunities through REND, to insights on local health trends from Public Health. We also discussed community activation and upcoming partnership opportunities like the New Chance initiative.
A message from the CEO – 2nd May 2025
Sharon discusses the latest Alliance meeting and plans for the future.
A message from the CEO – 22nd April 2025
A look at how the VCSEF sector is shaping local health and care through the Integrated Care System, with updates on the One Wolverhampton Board, the upcoming VCSEF Alliance Meeting, and the lasting impact of the HOPE Project.
HOPE Small Grants Programme celebrates successful completion
The HOPE Small Grants Programme was a funding initiative aimed at reducing loneliness and isolation in Wolverhampton, particularly in response to the impact of COVID-19. WVCA partnered with the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) to deliver the programme, which provided essential grants to grassroots organisations to enable them to improve mental health and social wellbeing across the city.
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