Community Development

Community development is at the heart of CVA's support to the voluntary sector and the Croydon community. Through this service, CVA works to increase the effectiveness and sustainability of new and existing groups, promote social inclusion in Croydon, and empower individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

We support all local groups in Croydon through the following free services:

  • One-to-one support sessions
  • Monthly Setting Up & Fundraising workshops
  • Customised training sessions for groups e.g. roles of management committees
  • Community Champions Empowerment and Leadership Training Programme
  • Fundraising Strategy Workshops & Funding Days
  • Funding Lite Bites (monthly email bulletin full of useful funding and other info)
  • Support for social enterprises
  • Plus much information and samples on a wide range of topics



Bhupendra Solanki
Manager - Community Development
Tel: 020 8684 3862
Email: bhupendra.solanki@cvalive.org.uk

Folake Segun
Community Development Coordinator (North West Croydon)
Tel : 020 8683 7017
Email : folake.segun@cvalive.org.uk