Coventry in Cohesion

A day of listening, learning and practical action — bringing Coventry together to strengthen cohesion.

Coventry in Cohesion is a landmark city-wide conference uniting women, young people, community professionals, faith communities and the wider public to explore what it means to live well together.

The Conference brings together voices from across Coventry for a structured day of dialogue, celebration, practical workshops, and networking—culminating in a shared Community Cohesion Action Plan for the city.

Whether you are a community leader, young person, professional, funder or simply a Coventry resident who cares about our city, this event is for you.

It is a full-day event. If you can only attend part of the conference, please click the sessions you would like to attend.

Throughout the day, you can expect:

• Powerful conversations across communities

• Celebrations of youth and community projects

• A Funding Fair with direct access to funders and support organisations

• Exhibitions on peace, environment and community life

• A city-wide evening conversation open to all

• Collective action planning to shape Coventry's future

ONE CITY • MANY VOICES • ONE SHARED ACTION PLAN

Session

09:45 – 11:30

COVENTRY WOMEN IN COHESION — Women-only dialogue bringing together women from different cultures and traditions to explore how cohesion is built and maintained, and the role women can play.

13:15 – 14:45

YOUNG PEOPLE IN COHESION — Schools play a vital role in building community cohesion, belonging, and respect. Coventry students will showcase projects that strengthen relationships in their school communities and beyond. Professionals will have an opportunity to discuss the importance of cohesion. This session is for schools and professionals and offers an opportunity to discuss why cohesion matters.

15:00 – 16:00

PROFESSIONALS IN COHESION — Community cohesion leads from different departments and agencies share plans and explore how working together can create greater impact.

16:00 – 17:00

FUNDING FAIR — Funders and support organisations host stalls and conversations, giving community groups direct access to information, advice and opportunities.

17:00 – 19:00

COMMUNITIES IN COHESION — A city-wide conversation on the role of communities, including faith communities, in building trust, good relations, harmony and shared prosperity.

19:00 – 21:00

FROM CONVERSATION TO ACTION — Reflection, networking and gathering the strongest ideas from the day to shape a practical Coventry Community Cohesion Action Plan.