We assist Third Sector Organisations

• Ensure TSO's have access to one-to-one development support
• Deliver a range of training & learning opportunities to improve the knowledge & skills of TSO's
• Provide peer mentoring & support networks that meet the needs of TSO's
• Collaborate with partners to identify effective approaches to help TSO's in difficulty
• Funding & Group Support Programme - Helping groups & organisations move from survival to sustainability

We provide resources, information & services to TSO's & individuals

• Share information, on policy changes & provide good practice advice
• Assist with enquiries by offering advice or signposting to helpful services
• Investigate new services & projects that meet the needs of TSO's
• To use information tools to enhance our knowledge of the Third Sector in Coventry
• Health & Social Care Forum - Enabling TSOs to meet & engage with decision makersWe support volunteering in Coventry

Facilitate strategic volunteering networks

• Promote volunteering and provide information on volunteering that is tailored to individuals
• Provide good practice advice & support to volunteer involving organisations
• Collaborate with sub regional & regional partners to develop new projects & services that promote, support or develop volunteers & volunteering
• Volunteer Centre Coventry - Providing information & advice on volunteering in Coventry
• vinvolved - Supporting young people to volunteer in their communities

We facilitate a dynamic, independent & thriving Third Sector in Coventry

• Enable TSO's & individuals to contribute to policy & partnership working through the provision of a range of forums & networks
• Development of a Voluntary Sector Assembly & support networks of organisations within the third sector that reflect specific interest areas
• Represent the broader issues and perspectives of the third sector in Coventry at local, sub-regional and national meetings.

Mission Statement

Voluntary Action Coventry aims to set clear standards and to regularly review and improve performances. Voluntary Action Coventry's resources will be used effectively and efficiently in order to provide the highest standard of service to all stakeholders.

Voluntary Action Coventry will openly provide clear information about its services, which will be easily accessible to everyone who needs them. All enquiries and complaints will be dealt with in a prompt manner. Users of Voluntary Action Coventry will be consulted with and their views will be used to continually improve the service provided.