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
(Lead Officer Chat Central) 07541343491
Email: c.monaghan@vacoventry.org.uk chatcentral@vacoventry.org.uk
Activity Timetable
Chat Central activities for the month ahead are here – get in touch to let us know you are coming!
Email: chatcentral@vacoventry.org.uk Telephone Chat Central: 07541 343491
View activity listings in more detail, here on Chat Central’s ‘Get Involved Coventry’
Download the timetable for February 2026 here:
February 2026
Date | Time | Event | Location | Cost |
05.02.26 | 2:00 – 3:15pm | Collage with Christelle
| War Memorial Park Visitor Centre Kenilworth Road CV3 6PT | FREE |
11.02.26 | 1:30 – 3:00pm | Board Games and Warm Welcome | Harp Place Sandy Lane Radford CV1 4DX | FREE |
12.02.26 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Visit to Creative Kindness | Jubilee Crescent Community Centre CV6 3EX | FREE |
18.02.26 | 10:00 – 11:30am | Litter pick with the Coventry North West Wombles | Start: Radford Fire Station Radford Road CV1 4EL End: The Phat Bear 87-89 Radford Road CV6 3BP | FREE |
25.02.26 | 2:00 – 4:00pm | Creative Café with Underground Lights Drama session based on this term’s theme of music.
| Methodist Central Hall Warwick Lane CV1 2HA | FREE |
26.02.26 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Group Volunteering Session: Team Springboard – gardening with the community allotment
There will be the option to finish at 12:00pm *Please bring a lunch if you plan to stay for the whole session and wear suitable footwear and clothing. | Lakeview Allotments Allesley Old Road CV5 8GG
*Meet at the gate to the allotments near the bus stop across the road from the Co-Op | 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.
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.
Testimonials
Chat Central – our funder:
