Kate Algate

Some really exciting news hot off the press.... Intensive Engagement (IE) & VISAV are joined in a new and ground-breaking collaboration. It combines both organisations proven track-records of success in engaging communities. If you want to know more - do get in touch

Two new Board Members to help shape our #Digital and #housing + #communities work respectively. Welcome Tim Fisher (@teamkagool) and @KateAlgate (@CitizensAdvice #Coventry) Delighted to have you both on board! #newmidlands #ideas #thinktank - thenewmidlands.org.uk

The festive season can be a challenging time for carers. If you need support, our Helpline will be open Monday to Friday as normal over the festive period, including Christmas Eve, Bank Holiday Monday and New Year's Eve. Get in touch with us from 9am-6pm on 0808 808 7777.

It's out - huge thanks to our star contributors @fidelisnavas @KateAlgate @Gina_Plunkett - also news on our recent work with @royalsociety and our feature in @Independent. Final chance too for our members to join our event this Thursday in #Birmingham mailchi.mp/thenewmidlands…

On Monday, our December News and Views is out! Delighted to be sharing the thoughts of @fidelisnavas @KateAlgate + @Gina_Plunkett on how we can build an even 'better' #WestMidlands @PlunkettFoundat @CitizensAdvice @GammaTalent #coventry #Birmingham #Wolverhampton @MayorWestMids

Yesterday we had the pleasure of meeting Dame Clare Moriarty, the Chief Executive at Citizens Advice. We discussed & showcased the amazing work we do here at @CoventryCA & received the award for most influential campaign that we won at the national awards ceremony last week.

Celebrating our win for the most influential campaign across the #CitizensAdvice network. Well done team!! #coventryCA

2020 was an unprecedented year for everyone, and the VRF had to respond quickly to new challenges. From surveying frontline workers, to opening the emergency fund, click the link 🔗 to read the VRF's impact report and fill in the gaps... buff.ly/3hfUxDF

Carers Trust is pleased that the government accepted our recommendation to introduce leave for unpaid #carers, which will help to balance work and care. The government now needs to go further and introduce paid leave - see our statement 👇 carers.org/news-and-media…

Care sector facing 'most acute recruitment and retention crisis' in its history, not-for-profit organisations warn thirdsector.co.uk/care-sector-fa…

So excited to be back face to face and catching up with @KateAlgate and several more of the @careweshareapp advisory board; @PGEWING @RosalynJohnsonn and so many more #champssept @CWCHAMPIONS I have missed this!

Believe in yourself and nurture potential you see in others. It’s more the how than the what. Self care is important. Great life lessons from Dave Owen @JLR_News #ChampsSept @CWCHAMPIONS

Dave Owen, Executive Director, Supply Chain @JLR_News joins us to discuss his incredible journey from apprentice to global board director. #ChampsSept

Karen Sturman of @mhpp_mids introduces the new pilot initiative which is supporting mental health in the workplace. 💬 “Up to 10 million people may need mental health support in the aftermath of the pandemic.” #ChampsSept

Steve Hughes, CEO @CoventryBS, joins us now for #ChampsSept 💬 “I’m not a son of Coventry but I’d like to become an adopted one.” We’re here at the newly-named Coventry Building Society Arena!

Brilliant breakfast meeting with #ChampsSept and great to catch up with local champions inc @HelenBrewster Also delighted to be mentioned by @CoventryBS CEO for our partnership with them #CBSarena

More than 540 organisations, volunteers & supporters in the Feeding Britain network signed our petition calling on ⁦@10DowningStreet⁩ to #KeepTheLifeline of £20 a week within #UniversalCredit. Thank you for your strong support ⁦@BishGloucester⁩ ⁦@RosieBoycott⁩

Really proud to be part of the city’s response to the Afghan crisis @CoventryCA sourcing suitable housing and support. However as Cllr Khan states in his video, we are short of rented accommodation. Please do reach out if you are a landlord and wish to help.