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
June 2025
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | VENUE | COST |
Tues 3rd June | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Group Volunteering: St Francis Employability
*Spaces are limited please book through: getinvolvedcoventry.org.uk | Links Road Radford CV6 3DQ | FREE |
Weds 4th | 1:00 – 2:30pm | Coventry History Meet Up Scott Duffin – ‘Elephants of Coventry’ | Trinity House Old Bluecoat School 5a Priory Row CV1 5EX | FREE |
Fri 6th June | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Group Volunteering: CROW Recycling gardening
*Spaces are limited please book through: getinvolvedcoventry.org.uk | CROW Recycling Sparkbrook St. Hillfields CV1 5LB
* Meet at CROW at 10:30am or at Pool Meadow at 10:00am and walk to CROW (10 mins) | FREE |
Sat 7th June | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Weaver’s House Open Day with live music by Sherbourne String Quartet | 121 Upper Spon Street Spon End CV1 3BQ | FREE |
Weds 11th June | 12:00 – 1:30pm | Art exhibition LBT at PVC (Litten Tree Building at Priory Visitor Centre) | Priory Visitor Centre Priory Row CV1 5EX | FREE
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Thurs 12th June | 6:00 – 8:00pm | Canoeing on Coventry Canal with Merica Canoe Club | Coventry Canal Basin Leicester Row CV1 4LH | FREE |
Tues 17th June | 2:00 – 3:30pm | Pool Meet Up | Rileys Sports Bar Butts Road CV1 3JZ | FREE |
Weds 18th | 2:30 – 4:00pm | ‘Peace of Mind’ motivational workshop with Fran Egan
| Warwick Road Church Centre (United Reformed Church) Warwick Road CV1 1EX | FREE |
Weds 25th | 1:00 – 2:30pm | Wellbeing Wednesday Tai Chi with Carol | Anglican Chapel Paxton’s Arboretum London Road Cemetery CV1 2JT | FREE |
Thurs 26th June | 10:00 – 11:30am | Litter Pick
All equipment provided | 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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