WVCA - Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action

💷 Funding for digital inclusion projects The Access Foundation supports charities helping disadvantaged and vulnerable people access IT equipment, support and digital learning. Find out more via the link in the comments 👇🏻👇🏻

💷 Funding for nature-based projects across the West Midlands The new West Midlands Nature Investment Hub connects businesses looking to invest in nature with trusted organisations delivering projects that benefit wildlife, climate resilience and local communities. Find out more via the link in the comments 👇🏻👇🏻

🔔 We're hosting two in-person draft VCS Strategy workshops this week: 📅 Wednesday 22 July, 1:30pm-3pm - Penn Bowling Club, WV4 📅 Thursday 23 July, 6pm-7:30pm - WVCA Office, WV2 These workshops are a chance to discuss the draft VCS Strategy in more detail and help shape WVCA’s feedback from the sector. Book your place via the link in the comments 👇🏻👇🏻

📅 Do you work with veterans who could benefit from a confidence boost as they prepare for employment? We're hosting a free online Confidence Building session for veterans, led by Andy and Natasha from our Veterans Employment Support team. The session is designed to help veterans recognise their strengths, build confidence and feel more prepared for their next step into work. During the session, participants will explore: - What confidence is and why it's important when looking for work - How to identify their skills and strengths - What confidence looks like in practice - Practical ways to build and maintain confidence - An interactive comfort zone exercise 📅 Friday 24 July 🕙 10.00am – 11.30am 💻 Microsoft Teams 👉🏻 Register via this link: https://loom.ly/9szokDI

🗣️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. Find out more via the link in the comments 👇🏻👇🏻

📅 Today we're at Wolverhampton Wellbeing Hub running a Draft VCS Strategy consultation workshop. If your organisation supports people in Wolverhampton, your experience matters. Join us at an upcoming workshop and help shape feedback on the draft VCS Strategy. Find out more via the link in the comments 👇🏻👇🏻

💷 Funding to support democratic engagement The Democratic Engagement Fund supports community-based projects that help people understand and take part in democratic processes. The fund prioritises projects that increase democratic participation among underrepresented groups. Find out more via the link in the comments 👇🏻👇🏻

📰 Public asked how National Lottery funding should benefit good causes The government has launched a 12-week call for evidence, asking the public to help shape the future of National Lottery funding for good causes. For the first time in more than 20 years, the public is being consulted to share opinions on where the money should go and how it should be spent. Find out more 👉🏻 https://loom.ly/quZ3WJo

💷 Funding for hands-on visual arts education projects Freelands Foundation has launched the Learning Through Making Fund, offering grants to support hands-on visual arts education projects taking place in the UK. The fund is designed to support projects that help people learn through making, including workshops, events, learning activities, research that tests new ideas through hands-on activity, and new making activities added to existing programmes. Find out more via the link in the comments 👇🏻👇🏻

💷 Funding for charities supporting people facing hardship and disadvantage West Bromwich Building Society’s Mercian Community Trust offers grants to charities tackling issues such as ill health, social wellbeing, disability, poverty, vulnerable children and domestic violence. The Trust mainly supports organisations working within the West Bromwich Building Society branch network area, including parts of the West Midlands and surrounding areas. Find out more via the link in the comments 👇🏻👇🏻