Talent Match Birmingham & Solihull releases final report
Talent Match Birmingham & Solihull has released its final report, a legacy of the five-year programme which helped young people furthest from the jobs market to find and sustain work. The National Lottery Community...
New initiative sees return of old Sunday car boot
A new initiative sees the return of the old Sunday boot sale in the Heart of Birmingham City Centre.
Birmingham Sunday Share is being run as a partnership between The Active Wellbeing Society and Friction...
When volunteers connect with their isolated neighbours, everyone benefits
Citizens from Tyburn, north-east of Birmingham city centre, have been rewarded for the work they are doing to help improve connections in their local community. Volunteers from Community Organisers - a project set up...
Benefits of growing fresh fruit and veg in the outdoor classroom
Almost a decade ago, urban greening charity Trees for Cities started working with schools to bring fruit and veg into the outdoor classroom. By learning in an Edible Playground - fully equipped with raised...
Tabor House responds to Birmingham homelessness figures
After Government statistics released last week show a 60% rise in the number of people sleeping rough in Birmingham, a charity has spoken about the work being done at Digbeth homeless shelter, Tabor House.
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Keeping swimming open at Moseley Road Baths
An iconic Birmingham landmark with national historical and architectural significance, Moseley Road Baths is one of only three Grade II* listed swimming pools still in use in the UK.
Standing proudly with its red brick...
5 reasons why audiobooks are amazing! Free audiobook membership opportunity in Birmingham
Whether it’s discovering a classic for the first time, or relaxing with an old favourite, reading can have a huge impact on our mental wellbeing. A 2018 Reading Agency study found that children who...
Preparing for parenthood with ‘approachable’ support
Becoming a parent can be challenging, but Approachable Parenting offers a safe environment, where parents can access practical support to help them overcome their daily challenges to become confident in their parenting responsibilities.
Modern Slavery Handbook for front line workers
London Homelessness charity The Passage has produced a Modern Slavery Handbook which explains what slavery looks like in the homeless community, what to watch out for and what you can do about it.
“Does my heart look big in this?”
TV actress, Arabella Weir has launched a national campaign, which is looking to recruit Shared Lives Carers with big enough hearts to open up their homes to people with support needs and who want...