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...
Social Prescribing in Birmingham: Programme Launch
On Thursday 7th November, Health Exchange and their Health Partnership (OHP) launched a new Social Prescribing programme funded by the Department of Health, Health and Wellbeing Fund. Around 40 delegates from Health Exchange, OHP,...
Employment Programme delivers long-term benefits
The taxpayer has been saved nearly £4.5 million in an innovative programme to support long-term unemployed young people in Birmingham and Solihull - according to an independent report.
More than 350 young people are now...
Wellbeing Portal launched to support Birmingham citizens
Birmingham residents who are looking for local activities, support and services that encourage wellbeing and an active and healthy lifestyle can now search a new online directory called Route2Wellbeing that describes over 1,500 local,...
Making the Civil Society Strategy a reality in Birmingham and the West Midlands
BVSC announces a new programme to support voluntary sector engagement with local social investment initiatives, and a launch event to inform and engage civil society groups.
Here, Brian Carr (Chief Executive, BVSC), Jasbir Rai (Deputy...
How do we ensure that everyone benefits from economic growth across WM region?
A West Midlands Voluntary & Community Sector Leaders' Group (WMVCS) is urging civil society organisations and groups across the West Midlands region to share their thoughts on inclusive growth in the region.
Organisations are urged...