How we support the Voluntary and Community sector

Support available for Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations in Solihull.

You can see our five areas of support in Solihull at a glance.

Community Development team

Our Community Development team offers advice, guidance, practical help and support to individual and VCFSE organisations.  

  • Strategic resource enabler and bridge-builder across systems
  • ABCD approach to connecting community assets
  • Community navigation linking statutory services and VCFSE around early help
  • Grassroots and borough-wide engagement including faith and community groups
  • Unlocking extra funding to strengthen local initiatives

Community Development Team

Infrastructure Support

Development support and advice for groups and organisations with Warwickshire and Solihull Community and Voluntary Action (CAVA).

  • Tailored 1:1 business support to drive sustainability and growth
  • Borough-wide support that builds lasting capacity
  • Sector voices are heard and actively represented
  • Collaborative working with visible networking opportunities

Infrastructure support

Community Infrastructure

Colebridge Trust is a registered charity and recognised as the community development trust for North Solihull.

  • Place-based approach prioritising early help and prevention
  • Community-led delivery in the North Locality
  • In-depth understanding of local assets, strengths, and needs
  • Support for high-quality services through collaboration and partnerships

Community infrastructure

Youth Sector Partnership

Youth Opportunities (YO) Solihull  supports the local VCFSE organisations working with children and yoking people.

  • Support for VCFSE services focused on children and young people
  • Workforce development through training, qualifications, and peer support
  • Collaborative funding access to strengthen the sector
  • Champion youth issues and influence policy and practice

Youth Sector

Free and low-cost support and training

How to find free or affordable training, support, and resources for the voluntary and community sector.

Free and low-cost support and training

Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Funding

In partnership with CAVA (Warwickshire and Solihull Community & Voluntary Action), we’re making it easier than ever to find funding that fits your needs.

Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Funding