From June 7th – 9th Birmingham came together for the national Big Help Out, a weekend of volunteering action to support local people, communities and good causes. People from across the city gave their time and skills to support local charities, voluntary and community groups. This blog shines a light on some of the amazing activities that happened, and the difference made by those who volunteered. Read more
This week is National Volunteers’ Week (June 3rd – 9th 2024). It’s a chance for us to recognise, celebrate and thank volunteers across the country for all they contribute to their local communities and wider society, and an opportunity to inspire others to give volunteering a go. Many charities, community groups and local services across Birmingham involve or are led by volunteers who give their time, skills and energy to support local people and good causes. Read more
Earlier this month, Community Energy England launched the Community Energy Fortnight, a two-week campaign dedicated to promoting community-led energy initiatives and empowering communities to take charge of their energy future through sustainable practices. This year’s theme was empowerment, highlighting the potential of community owned energy projects. Read more
BRIG (Birmingham Race Impact Group) are celebrating South Asian Heritage Month. Siobhan Harper-Nunes shares her thoughts on SAHM and why we should all celebrate it. Read more
One of the UK's leading property developers, Stoford, has partnered with Food Justice Network and The Active Wellbeing Society to sponsor the newly launched, Community Meals Partnership, a new initiative aimed at using food to build networks and strengthen communities across the city. Donating three tonnes of food, the sponsorship has commenced with its first Community Meal with a series of more meals set to take place later this year. Read more
It’s a sad truth that while Christmas often inspires acts of kindness towards vulnerable people, the same cannot always be said for the warmer months. But SIFA Fireside, the Birmingham support service for those experiencing homelessness, is making sure that the solution to this problem is in the post. Read more
Medaille Trust is a national charity that supports survivors of modern slavery and trafficking across England. We do this via our safehouse accommodation and through our outreach projects - the Moving on Project (of which we have five hubs across England). We also partner with law enforcement authorities and deliver awareness raising of modern slavery and trafficking in communities and to organisations. Read more
Balsall Heath based social enterprise, ChangeKitchen CIC, is fast establishing itself as a community anchor in the locality and ‘cooking up change’ with free events and free community meals, jobs creation and embedded ethics of ‘inclusion means everyone is welcome’. Read more
An ambitious scheme to boost the reach and impact of youth charities in the West Midlands is to be rolled out to other parts of the country after being declared a huge success. Thanks to Sport 4 Life UK’s ‘Impact Partnerships’ with The Inspire Group, Sports Key, Pat Benson Boxing Academy, Our Community Foundation and Solihull Moors Foundation, more than 300 youngsters have received transformative support to help them into sustainable education, training or employment. Read more
Birmingham is coming together for the Big Help Out, a weekend of volunteering action from 7-9 June that supports local people, communities and good causes across the city. There are lots of ways for people to get involved through giving a small amount of their time, including helping Food Cycle to serve meals and reduce food pover Read more
Re-Engage, a charity dedicated to reducing social isolation and loneliness in those aged 75 and over across the UK are expanding in Birmingham and are seeking new volunteers and those who may be interested in Re-Engage services to come forward. Read more
From June 7th – 9th 2024, Birmingham is coming together for the Big Help Out, a weekend of volunteering action to support local people, communities and good causes across the city. We’re inviting local charities, voluntary and community groups to get involved. Read more