About Us… week two of the Coronavirus Time Capsule

Our video project helping young people ease their feelings of isolation by sharing lockdown experiences, in partnership with Belgrade Theatre, has entered another week. Last week, we showcased the teenagers’ introduction to the Coronavirus Time Capsule and now the group has completed week two’s instalment, About Us. This time, they’re revealing their favourite hobbies and […]

Introducing the Coronavirus Time Capsule

Young people from our Teenvine Plus programme and Belgrade Theatre are recording ‘time capsule’ video diaries of their lives in lockdown for future generations. The weekly updates follow a different theme each week, inspired by Company Three – the people behind this response to the pandemic, told through the eyes of teenagers. Week One’s video […]

With individuals

We strengthen people by uncovering their talents and passions. Then we use these to create natural networks of community support. Networks that strengthen, bring opportunity and help them take charge of their lives. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more on our work strengthening people. Click this link to launch an easy read […]

Our people

Grapevine’s power comes from the skilled and passionate people who live and breathe our mission everyday. They bring brilliance to our work. Seven key aspects of our culture support the team to perform at its best: Being accountable to the people we serve Freedom and trust to do what is right Support to stay true […]

Molly and Sam turn 25… just like Grapevine!

At Grapevine, we want people and communities to use their untapped power to create better futures. Employing a talented and diverse team of people who care about others is fundamental to helping us achieve this ambition. Our latest story to mark 25 years of Grapevine is about team members Molly and Sam – who just […]

Charity dinner and dance proceeds help young people get the future they want

A charity dinner and dance hosted by a community organisation in aid of Grapevine has raised almost £3,800 to help fund a project that will see 40 young people with learning disabilities plan for the future they want over the next two years. The Great Gatbsy themed event at the Doubletree Hilton hotel in Walsgrave […]

Farewell 2018! You’ve been great…

19 December 2018. Our final post of 2018. And what a year it has been. We’ve sparked new movements of people who care about an issue – Connecting for Good (isolation) and Self Care Social (long term health conditions/self care) – and grown existing ones with Feel Good Community. Longer term projects such as Help […]

A week in the life of Grapevine

27 November 2018. Dear Diary, it’s been a busy week! So to catch you up here’s a quick round up of the different things happening at Grapevine in the last seven days! Just the tip of the iceberg really… Monday 19 November Teenvine Plus Manager Chloe travelled to London with the Coventry Youth Partnership to […]

All-time Children in Need total hits £1bn – here’s how we spend our bit

19 November 2018. Last Friday’s Children in Need Appeal Show brought in £50.6m according to BBC News – taking the total amount of money raised since fundraising began 38 years ago in 1980 to over £1 billion. Here at Grapevine Coventry and Warwickshire we are part-funded by Children in Need to run our Teenvine Plus […]