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

Exploring Interests

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.

Contact Chat Central to find out more:

Celia Monaghan
(Lead 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

October 2025

DATE	TIME	ACTIVITY	VENUE	COST
SEPTEMBER: Tues 30th Sept	10:00 – 11:30am	Group Volunteering: Litter Pick *All equipment provided	Coventry Canal Basin CV1 4LY
Sat 4^th Oct	10:30am – 1:30pm	Sing for Change Choir Workshop with shared lunch provided by choir from 12:30pm	Albany Theatre Albany Road CV5 6JQ	FREE
Thurs 9^th Oct	12:45 – 2:15pm	Tour of London Road Cemetery	Anglican Chapel London Road Cemetery CV1 2JT	FREE
Tuesday 14^th Oct	2:00 – 3:30pm	Pool Meet Up	Rileys Sports Bar Butts Road CV1 3JZ	FREE
Weds 15th Oct	2:30 – 4:30pm	Creative Café Workshop with Underground Lights Shadow Puppet Making for Wellbeing	Warwick Road Church Centre (United Reformed Church) Warwick Road CV1 1EX	FREE
Thurs 16^th Oct	10:00 – 11:30am	Litter Pick	Meet at the steps to the Canal Basin CV1 4LY	FREE
Weds 22^nd Oct	1:00 – 2:30pm	Wellbeing Wednesday Breathwork with Becki	Anglican Chapel London Road Cemetery, CV1 2JT	FREE
Thursday 23^rd Oct	1:30 – 2:30pm	Get Involved Coventry Drop-in Session	Harp Place 2 Sandy Lane CV1 4DX	FREE
Tues 28^thOct	11:00am – 1:00pm	Coffee Morning with Coventry Building Society Group Including guest speaker: David Fry Author of ‘The Coventry We Have Lost’	Coffee Lounge CBS Arena Judds Lane CV6 6AQ	FREE
Thurs 30th Oct	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.

Contact Chat Central to find out more:

Celia Monaghan
(Chat Central Lead Officer) 07541343491

Email: c.monaghan@vacoventry.org.uk chatcentral@vacoventry.org.uk

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.