Community Development Practice Hub

The Community Development Practice Hub is a resource for people and organisations who ‘work with’ people in Birmingham so they can take collective action to make changes to things that are important to them and their communities.

We aim to connect, inspire and upskill community development practitioners across Birmingham.

Come join us on this exciting journey, as we collaborate with the sector to offer a tailored approach with a focus on Birmingham-specific learning, challenges, and achievements.

The Neighbourhood Development and Support Unit

The Neighbourhood Development and Support Unit (NDSU) are a team based in the Neighbourhoods Directorate of Birmingham City Council (UK). Each ward in the city (69 in total) has a Ward Forum chaired by the ward's councillor/s. The NDSU's Community Governance Managers are responsible for the administration of Ward Forum meetings and the recordings of virtual meetings will be uploaded to this channel available to watch on-demand.

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For more information on Ward Forums, please visit: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50021/committees/669/ward_forums

For Ward Forum meeting dates, agendas and minutes, please visit: https://birmingham.cmis.uk.com/birmingham/Committee/Wards.aspx

To find your local councillor and ward name, please visit: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/councillors/search

Latest

Research on older LGBTQ+ adults - Participants wanted

The University of Birmingham, along with the University of Bristol, University of Manchester, and Opening Doors, are doing a study on older LGBTQ+ adult social care assessments. We are currently looking for people to participate in our project and take part in an interview. If you are an LGBTQ+ individual over the age or 60, or if you are a carer providing care for an older LGBTQ+ person, we would like to talk to you.
Choco Au Pains and Planting in the Peace Garden

Join Roots to Fruit on the 10th June between 10am and 12:30 pm to help plant the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Memorial in the St Thomas Church Peace Garden. Learn gardening tips from the professionals free of charge! Find out how you can help preserve the Parks memorial community legacy. Pastries and hot drinks will be provided! Call Jon on 07590620890 or email [email protected]
Sanctuary Seekers & Us

A networking event supporting asylum seekers and refugees for better mental health in Birmingham and Solihull.
YCA & FSPG Mental Health Youth Summit

Join us for our first Young Combined Authority and Faith Strategic Partnership Group's Mental Health Summit at Millennium Point.

Reducing men’s social isolation: engagement and retention

Voluntary and community groups running activities for older people often find it easier to engage women than men. While men are not a uniform group, research reflects this reality, showing that men are less likely to get involved with organisations which explicitly cater for older people. In order to find out how to best engage men Connect Hackney funded four projects to test new approaches to reducing men’s social isolation
Locked down by inequality: Older people and the COVID-19 pandemic

This paper develops the argument that post-COVID-19 recovery strategies need to focus on building back fairer cities and communities
COVID-19, Inequality and Older People: Developing Community-Centred Interventions

This paper considers the basis for a ‘community-centred’ response to COVID-19. It highlights the pressures on communities weakened by austerity, growing inequalities, and cuts to social infrastructure.
Ageing Better National Learning

Ageing Better national learning can be segmented into three clearly defined areas: context, connections and ecosystem. These three interconnected segments build a picture of the macro and micro factors, services and support systems, that help us to better understand loneliness and social isolation in people aged over 50.
Community Development: Journal of the Community Development Society

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT is the official journal of the Community Development Society and is both a publication venue for your work and a great way of keeping up with the exciting field of community development.
Scottish CoProduction Network

Supporting co-production policy and practice across Scotland, site has videos and resources about CoProduction
Story Telling for Good

Tell stories with purpose.
Acumen Academy

The World's School for Social Change. Free and paid courses
Ella Baker School of Organising

“Give light and the people will find a way” - Ella Baker Community organising resources and training materials available to view, download and deliver for free.
Community Development Alliance Scotland

The home of community development polices, resources and news in Scotland.