Chat Central
Chat Central
Voluntary Action Coventry has been making people a little stronger since 1957, supporting hundreds of people into community roles each year. We are a nice bunch and have an open-door policy. Give us a try.
We engage adults of all ages and physical abilities from all areas of Coventry. Whether new to the city, a student from overseas, a migrant, bereaved, retired, a new parent, just out of hospital, dealing with an illness or condition that limits their ability to get out, or just out of practice with socialising and getting more active and ‘out there.’
You may feel isolated, or a little bit stuck about taking the next step. Through our projects Chat Central and Active Central we build people up to explore their interests and occupations and start doing the things they want to do.
Chat Central
Voluntary Action Coventry has been making people a little stronger since 1957, supporting hundreds of people into community roles each year. We are a nice bunch and have an open-door policy. Give us a try.
We engage adults of all ages and physical abilities from all areas of Coventry. Whether new to the city, a student from overseas, a migrant, bereaved, retired, a new parent, just out of hospital, dealing with an illness or condition that limits their ability to get out, or just out of practice with socialising and getting more active and ‘out there.’
You may feel isolated, or a little bit stuck about taking the next step. Through our projects Chat Central and Active Central we build people up to explore their interests and occupations and start doing the things they want to do.
Exploring Interests
- meeting new friends
- rediscovering interests or finding new ones
- building confidence through trying new things in groups and having fun
- increasing connections through social networks, advice seeking and improving people’s feelings of isolation
- getting around Coventry
- group volunteering or community activity
- getting into healthy routines and light exercise
- we work with what people can do not what they can’t do
Taking Part
If you want to take part in any of the activities as a participant and/or a volunteer – please do let us know and we will keep you informed. When referring someone to us, please ensure that you have their consent in doing so.
Click here to read more about our aims, values and expectations when you attend our events.
Celia Monaghan
(Engagement Officer Chat Central) 07541343491
Email: c.monaghan@vacoventry.org.uk chatcentral@vacoventry.org.uk
Activity Timetable
Our activities for the month ahead are here!
Download the timetable here
May 2025
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | VENUE | COST |
Thurs 24th April | 12:30 – 2:00pm | Visit to the Police Museum | Coventry Council House Earl Street CV1 5RR | FREE |
Tues 29th April | 2:00 – 3:30pm | Digi Darts at Rileys | Rileys Sports Bar, Butts Rd CV1 3JZ | FREE |
Thurs 1st May | 12:45 – 3:00pm | Group Volunteering
Help revarnish the benches and find out about volunteering opportunities
*Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes | The Peace Orchard, Coundon Hall Park Tamworth Road CV7 8NJ | FREE
Spaces are limited, please book your space on ‘Get Involved Coventry’ or call Chat Central today
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Tues 6th May
| 10:00am – 12:00pm | National Trust Supporters Group ‘A Tale of Two Architects’ The story of Coventry’s trailblazing post-war precinct and the two planners who created it. Speaker: David Fry | Earlsdon Methodist Church 227 Albany Road CV5 6NF
| FREE to Chat Central members
*£2 to non-members |
Thurs 8th May | 7:30 – 9:00pm | VE/VJ Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations: An evening of music from the 1940s to celebrate the end of World War II | Broadgate
Meet at the entrance to Holy Trinity Church 5a Priory Row CV1 5EX | FREE |
Tues 13th May | 10:30am – 2:30pm | Mental Health Awareness Week Event
Pop along to talk to Chat Central, Improving Lives and other organisations | Lower Precinct, Coventry City Centre CV1 1NQ | FREE |
Thurs 15th May | 1:30 – 3:00pm | Synesthesia Art and Photography Exhibition | Earlsdon Community Library Earlsdon Avenue North CV5 6FZ | FREE |
Thurs 22nd May | 10:00 – 11:30am | Litter Pick | Meet at the steps to Canal Basin CV1 4LY | FREE |
Tues 27th May | 2:00 – 3:30pm | Pool at Rileys | Rileys Sports Bar, Butts Rd CV1 3JZ | FREE |
Weds 28th May | 10:00 – 11:30am | Litter Pick | Meet at the steps to the Canal Basin CV1 4LY | FREE |
Chat Central Registration Form
Volunteer With Us!
Would you like to make a difference through volunteering? Then join the Chat Central team as a volunteer and help with refreshments or activity planning. You will receive training, a rewards card, travel expenses paid and the chance to socialise with other volunteers. It’s a great way to increase work experience, build confidence and keep busy doing something that makes you feel good!
Get in touch to find out more.
Need immediate mental health support?
Call the Mental Health Matters 24-hour Coventry helpline on
0800 616171
Dimensions of Health and Wellbeing
Dimensions of Health and Wellbeing is a free, online tool providing self-care information to support adults, children and young people in Coventry and Warwickshire. Self-care information is tailored to a person’s own needs and the challenges they face and is available 24/7. Click here to Use Dimensions. Click here to view our animation about how Dimensions can support you.If you have any feedback on the tool, please email. dimensions@covwarkpt.nhs.uk.
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