Wolverhampton celebrates £427,000 of National Lottery funding to help people facing social isolation

22nd June 2026

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The initiative will be led by Good Shepherd, working alongside fellow charities Changing Lives, Refugee and Migrant Centre (RMC), and Wolves Foundation. The three-year project will support people from inclusion health groups across Wolverhampton. This includes people experiencing homelessness, addiction, vulnerable migrants, people involved in the justice system, and others facing multiple disadvantage. Connect for Change will deliver a coordinated programme of group activities and community-based support across the city. The project aims to bring people together, reduce social isolation, and improve mental health and wellbeing. Activities will take place in community settings across Wolverhampton, including at partner venues and local hubs, making it easier for people to access support. The programme will offer a wide range of opportunities, including peer support groups, wellbeing sessions, skills workshops and sport-based activities. These sessions will be co-designed with participants to reflect their needs, strengths and lived experiences.

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