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WE NEED YOU!

Connecting For Good is a movement tackling isolation and marginalisation in Coventry.

6 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED...

1. PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT AND SIGN UP TO OUR FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

-  Help us build the movement by coming onboard

- You will receive regular updates and calls to action

- An easy way​ get involved and show your support!

2. BOOK IN FOR A 1-1 WITH A CONNECTING FOR GOOD COMMUNITY ORGANISER

Do you have an idea that could bring about change? Do you want to find out how we use Community Organising to tackle isolation and marginalisation?​

We want to find out about YOU, your loves, concerns and visions for your local area/community

A 1-1 is a 40 minute conversation between two people to get to know each other’s story and values. It’s an opportunity to understand whether we share the same passion for injustice, the skills we have and the time we would like to commit.

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3. GET INVOLVED WITH OUR COMMUNITY ORGANISER TRAINING

Our training will give you an insight into the Community Organising fundamentals. It will help you to develop as a Change Maker/ Community Leader. This will enable you to step into your own power and take action on the local issues that matter to you and your community.​

We are offering a free personalised journey into community organising and an opportunity to make long lasting change in Coventry. Are you ready to start your leadership journey?

4. COME ALONG TO COLLABORATION STATION

“Collaboration Station is magic! A different kind of magic every time!"

The aim is to combat loneliness, isolation, disconnection, and also be a space to foster community and connect people who have an idea that they can turn into action. We provide the environment for them to meet but they very much take the lead

See the magic for yourself by coming along to the Collaboration Station!

+ Do you have an idea that will connect people or make social change in coventry?

+ Or do you care about an issue that you want to work out a solution to with others?

+ Or do you have some time and skills you would like to share to help Collaboration Station to continue?

If you answered yes - sign up to our newsletter to find out more

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5. JOIN A COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP

We are working with several Community Action Groups at the moment: ​

+ Ball Hill Environmental Action 

+ Ball Hill Business Network

+ City Centre South

+ Cov Cares Awards

Collaboration Station

+ Coventry Urban Eden

+ LGBTQI  

+ Need The Loo? City Centre Public Toilets

If you would like to find out more sign up to the newsletter to receive more info about the latest Community Action Groups and listening campaigns and ways you can get involved

6. JOIN AN INITIATIVE

Since 2019 we have support people to set up their own isolation busting initiatives. These range from crafting to Litter busting, DJ-ing in places to resting spaces. There really is something for everyone and if not maybe you could be the one to bridge the gap and start your own initiative. With our support of course! 

INITIATIVES...

Check out the amazing initiatives that were sparked with the help of Connecting For Good.

Want more info? Be sure to sign up to the newsletter as we will send you an updated contact list and ways you can get involved

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ALDERMOOR CYCLEMORE

Connecting through walking and cycling in Stoke Aldermoor

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BALL HILL LITTER PICKS

Monthly litter picks to keep Ball Hill clean. Set up and run by local people

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ACTION RAYZ

Social Action film screenings and meet-ups

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Craft sessions to promote positive wellbeing and kindness. Sessions across the city

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BALL HILL CREATIVES

Using art and creativity to lift up Ball Hill and raise awareness of the community action

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CURIOUS CLUB

CURIOUS boys and Girls Club

A social led community organisation designed to improve the mental (w)ealth of black/brown men through our collective lived experience

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SURVIVOR SANCTUARY

Peer support, friendship and creative workshops to those who have experienced Sexual Violence

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HEARSALL LITTERBUSTERS

Make friends and keep Coventry tidy

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QUEER BOOK CLUB

Connecting people who want to read queer books written by queer people

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IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU

Informal social group for partners of people with ADHD and/or autism

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GROW, EAT, LEARN

Sustainable food project in Stoke Aldermoor

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METAL HEADS OF COVENTRY

A space for local fans of heavy metal music to connect

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MINDFUL WALKS 

Inclusive and accessible walking group

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SING FOR CHANGE

Singing and music group with a focus on singing songs of celebration and protest

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RESTING SPACES

Providing free, quiet spaces, in and around Coventry. Where people who need a resting space can relax for whatever reason

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VOICES FOR CHANGE

A developing podcast sharing stories of social justice

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ENTER YOUR IDEA HERE

Do you have an idea for an initiative that tackles isolation or marginalisation?