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  • Engage for Funding: Helping Donors Give More – Understanding Tax Reliefs

    Engage for Funding: Helping Donors Give More – Understanding Tax Reliefs

    Make sure you tune in to Engage for Funding Forum on Monday 8th June 1-2pm where we’ll be exploring how a better understanding of donor tax reliefs can help unlock greater generosity and longer-term commitments. Read more

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Free digital workshops with the British Red Cross

Free digital workshops with the British Red Cross

The British Red Cross designed these free, educational workshops to help you learn vital life skills and build resilience. We want to provide support for as many people as possible. Currently, anyone over the age of 19 can take part in our adult workshops. Read more

Start: 14th April, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 10th November, 2026 at 12:00pm

Published: 10th March, 2026

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Location: Online

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Month of Community

Month of Community

The Month of Community is a time to come together to celebrate everything that makes our communities great. Millions of people take part every June to cheers volunteers, connect with their neighbours, welcome refugees, support carers, raise awareness of loneliness or simply to say thank you. Our brilliant partners have a range of activities to help you get involved in the Month of Community, from community events and celebrations to opportunities to support a variety of charities and causes. Read more

Start: 1st June, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 30th June, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 13th May, 2026

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Location: UK

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Jewish culture in the UK celebrated in inaugural event

Jewish culture in the UK celebrated in inaugural event

Jewish Culture in the UK is being celebrated in an inaugural month-long event – aimed at people of all faiths and backgrounds – anyone who would like to experience the joy of Jewish culture. Three events at city centre locations are taking place in Birmingham from 7-14th June, featuring art, theatre and music. Read more

Start: 7th June, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 14th June, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 3rd June, 2026

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Location: Various

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Free training course on Housing Rights for Refugees: Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation

Free training course on Housing Rights for Refugees: Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation

If you support people with refugee status around housing, Advicenow's free online course has vital legal knowledge to help you do your work. It aims to give you the essential knowledge and skills needed to deal with key issues for people with refugee status experiencing homelessness and living in temporary accommodation. Read more

Start: 8th June, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 16th June, 2026 at 12:30pm

Published: 14th May, 2026

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Location: Online

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Engage for Funding: Helping Donors Give More – Understanding Tax Reliefs

Engage for Funding: Helping Donors Give More – Understanding Tax Reliefs

Make sure you tune in to Engage for Funding Forum on Monday 8th June 1-2pm where we’ll be exploring how a better understanding of donor tax reliefs can help unlock greater generosity and longer-term commitments. Read more

Start: 8th June, 2026 at 1:00pm

End: 8th June, 2026 at 2:00pm

Published: 3rd June, 2026

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Location: Online

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Yoga Flow

Yoga Flow

Looking for a way to relax, unwind and strengthen the mind and body? Yoga Flow is a 1 hour yoga class taught by Keisha Grant, bringing you into your mind, body and spirit using restorative and strengthening postures. Classes take place every Monday and Friday from 7pm-8pm. Read more

Start: 8th June, 2026 at 7:00pm

End: 8th June, 2026 at 8:00pm

Published: 3rd June, 2026

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Location: 34 Cliveland Street, Birmingham, B19 3SH

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Charity Meetup Birmingham - Summer Event

Charity Meetup Birmingham - Summer Event

Charity Meetup is a friendly, facilitated networking event where you can connect with peers, share challenges, and exchange ideas in a supportive space. Our guest speaker is Barrie Hodge, Head of Fundraising and Communications, at St Basils, who will share practical strategies for crafting more targeted communications that drive greater impact and engagement. Read more

Start: 9th June, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 9th June, 2026 at 12:00pm

Published: 1st May, 2026

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Location: Manahatta, 10 Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5BN

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Carers' Open Day Celebration

Carers' Open Day Celebration

A free celebration event for Birmingham carers organised by the Chinese Community Centre, Birmingham and Forward Carers. The event includes a Chinese buffet, hand massage and lots of creative activities and performances! Read more

Start: 9th June, 2026 at 11:00am

End: 9th June, 2026 at 2:30pm

Published: 2nd June, 2026

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Location: 99 Bradford Street, Birmingham, B12 0NS

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Social Housing Roundtable

Social Housing Roundtable

Join the Social Housing Roundtable which takes place online every Tuesday 11am-12pm exploring different themes and topics. It includes various participants including housing advocates, industry professionals and more to foster networking and exchange ideas among professionals. Read more

Start: 9th June, 2026 at 11:00am

End: 29th December, 2026 at 12:00pm

Published: 8th June, 2026

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Location: Online Event

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Carers Week Birmingham Event 2026: Forward Carers x Birmingham Carers Hub

Carers Week Birmingham Event 2026: Forward Carers x Birmingham Carers Hub

Forward Carers are thrilled to bring Birmingham Carers Hub and partners together this summer to celebrate Carers Week 2026, bringing together unpaid Carers, community organisations, Statutory services and partners from across Birmingham. Join us in Birmingham to celebrate and recognise the incredible contribution of unpaid Carers across our communities. Read more

Start: 10th June, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 10th June, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 3rd June, 2026

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Location: Symphony Hall, Broad St, Birmingham, B1 2EA

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Community Health & Wellness Day

Community Health & Wellness Day

Join carers, professionals and community groups for a fun day of wellbeing, local support, information and connections during carers week. Read more

Start: 11th June, 2026 at 10:30am

End: 11th June, 2026 at 2:00pm

Published: 29th May, 2026

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Location: Soho House Museum, Soho Avenue , Birmingham , B18 5LB

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Seated exercise in Erdington with Purposeful Active Living

Seated exercise in Erdington with Purposeful Active Living

If you've felt unsteady, lost confidence, or worried about falling - you're not alone. Join a seated exercise class in Erdington, run by Purposeful Active Living (PAL). Read more

Start: 11th June, 2026 at 11:00am

End: 11th June, 2026 at 12:00pm

Published: 8th June, 2026

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Location: Witton Lakes Eco Hub, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 7XX

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Webinar: Corporate volunteering that delivers: Strategy, scale, impact

Webinar: Corporate volunteering that delivers: Strategy, scale, impact

Is corporate volunteering still seen as a “nice to have” in your organisation and partnerships – rather than a strategic driver of social impact? Join Loris Konaizeh, Corporate Volunteering Manager at Alzheimer’s Society, alongside Sam Bennett, Volunteer Systems Consultant from Rosterfy, as they explore how organisations can move beyond ad hoc activities and build structured, scalable programmes that deliver real value for both charities and corporate partners. Read more

Start: 16th June, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 16th June, 2026 at 10:45am

Published: 3rd June, 2026

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Location: Online

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Free MS Awareness Training Sessions

Free MS Awareness Training Sessions

Join MS-UK's free online MS awareness training for professionals and volunteers. Learn symptoms, myths and management tips from experts and lived experience. Read more

Start: 17th June, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 17th June, 2026 at 11:00am

Published: 3rd June, 2026

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Location: Online

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Fitness Fusion

Fitness Fusion

A free, women-only weekly wellbeing session designed to boost confidence, improve fitness, and bring women together in a supportive, no-judgement environment. Read more

Start: 18th June, 2026 at 6:15pm

End: 30th July, 2026 at 6:15pm

Published: 8th June, 2026

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Location: 56 Villa Road, Birmingham, B19 1BL

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Caribbean Cultural Day - Community Fun Day

Caribbean Cultural Day - Community Fun Day

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Caribbean heritage - a family friendly event celebrating music, food, black history displays, Windrush displays, health education, dance and art workshops, market place of goods. A warm Caribbean welcome awaits you! Read more

Start: 20th June, 2026 at 2:00pm

End: 20th June, 2026 at 8:00pm

Published: 13th April, 2026

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Location: Stirchley United Social Club (WMC), 41 Hazelwell Lane, Birmingham, B30 2PR

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Healing Arts Birmingham

Healing Arts Birmingham

Healing Arts Birmingham (HABrum) is a week-long, city-wide event showing how arts, culture and heritage can improve health, wellbeing and social equity. The programme brings together community activity and professional practice from across Birmingham and the West Midlands. It showcases Birmingham's creative sector while demonstrating the evidence and methods behind creative health. We are inviting involvement from local Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector organisations. Read more

Start: 22nd June, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 26th June, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 16th April, 2026

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Location: Various locations

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Greater Birmingham Business Expo 2026

Greater Birmingham Business Expo 2026

Boost your business profile at our biggest networking event of the year. Whether you are looking to build your connections with our extensive network, promote your business, find new suppliers or expand your knowledge, the Greater Birmingham Business Expo offers you the best platform in the West Midlands to achieve your business goals. Read more

Start: 23rd June, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 23rd June, 2026 at 2:00pm

Published: 11th May, 2026

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Location: Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Rd, Birmingham, B5 7QU

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Long Covid Support - In-Person Peer Support Group

Long Covid Support - In-Person Peer Support Group

Due to the decommissioning of NHS Long Covid services across Birmingham, the charity is setting up a monthly in-person peer support group (IPPS) to help and support those who are living with Long Covid, age 16+ and carers of a loved one living with Long Covid. Read more

Start: 26th June, 2026 at 10:45am

End: 30th October, 2026 at 12:15pm

Published: 24th April, 2026

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Location: 750 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6NA

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Power in Place: Speed Networking

Power in Place: Speed Networking

A pacy networking session connecting local groups growing greener neighbourhoods together Read more

Start: 26th June, 2026 at 10:45am

End: 26th June, 2026 at 11:45am

Published: 28th May, 2026

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Location: Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing, Centre, 79 Selwyn Road, Edgbaston Reservoir, Birmingham, B16 0SL

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The Great Get Together Street Party

The Great Get Together Street Party

It is ten years ago that the late Jo Cox MP was murdered. We remember the poignant words in her maiden speech – “We have More in Common than that which divides us”. Every year since, we have celebrated the Great Get Together. Say hello, have a free cuppa, and take part in any of the activities that you fancy.  Read more

Start: 27th June, 2026 at 11:00am

End: 27th June, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 2nd June, 2026

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Location: All Saints, 2 Vicarage Rd, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7RA

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Adult Social Care - Edgbaston Roadshow

Adult Social Care - Edgbaston Roadshow

Adult Social Care is coming into communities across Birmingham to listen, share information and have friendly, informal conversations about everyday life, independence and local support. Read more

Start: 1st July, 2026 at 9:00am

End: 1st July, 2026 at 10:30am

Published: 26th May, 2026

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Location: Oasis Academy Woodview, Woodview Drive, Birmingham, B15 2HU

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Shaping our approach to Health Equity and Inclusion in Birmingham

Shaping our approach to Health Equity and Inclusion in Birmingham

Birmingham is working with the Institute of Health Equity to apply the Marmot approach to Health Equity across the city. This event will shape how we work together on our shared ambition to tackle health inequalities. Across the city, we know that there is great work being done to improve the lives of citizens, develop our economy, reduce inequality, and bring our communities together to enjoy all of the benefits that Birmingham has to offer. Read more

Start: 2nd July, 2026 at 9:45am

End: 2nd July, 2026 at 3:30pm

Published: 18th May, 2026

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Location: To be confirmed, Birmingham

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Birmingham Friendly Games

Birmingham Friendly Games

The Birmingham Friendly Games is a fun, inclusive community sports day bringing adults (18+) together for social connection, movement, and building community beyond the digital world, continuing the spirit and legacy of Birmingham's 2022 Commonwealth Games. Read more

Start: 4th July, 2026 at 10:45am

End: 4th July, 2026 at 3:30pm

Published: 22nd March, 2026

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Location: Location TBD

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    Seated exercise in Erdington with Purposeful Active Living

    If you've felt unsteady, lost confidence, or worried about falling - you're not alone. Join a seated exercise class in Erdington, run by Purposeful Active Living (PAL).

  • Social Housing Roundtable

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    Join the Social Housing Roundtable which takes place online every Tuesday 11am-12pm exploring different themes and topics. It includes various participants including housing advocates, industry professionals and more to foster networking and exchange ideas among professionals.

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    Training for anyone in the West Midlands wanting to know what the Victims Code means for all communities and people. As part of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner's Innovation Fund, RSVP (Rape & Sexual Violence Project) are delivering sessions around the Victims Code, its 12 key rights, what they mean for victims and organisations who support and deliver services.

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    Yoga Flow

    Looking for a way to relax, unwind and strengthen the mind and body? Yoga Flow is a 1 hour yoga class taught by Keisha Grant, bringing you into your mind, body and spirit using restorative and strengthening postures. Classes take place every Monday and Friday from 7pm-8pm.

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    Help for Birmingham households experiencing financial hardship is being developed as part of Birmingham’s Crisis and Resilience Fund (previously known as Household Support Fund/ Hardship Grant Community Fund) programme.

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    Volunteering involves spending time, unpaid, doing something that is of benefit to others or the environment. Find out how you can get involved in volunteering in Birmingham.

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    BVSC aims to support a vibrant and resilient sector which in turn ensures that people from across the city feel included and engaged and have access to appropriate support from people who understand the issues and challenges they face.

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