COVID scientists issue urgent call for help
Blood donation centre to aid research into virus opening in Birmingham.
Tour 21 cycling team reach fundraising milestone
£600,000 raised with fifty days to go.
Museum shop to re-open
Local makers spring showcase at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter.
Supporting West Midlands neonatal families
Caroline Lee-Davey writes about the effect of lockdown on new families.
How employers can further support BAME employees in the workplace
Ways in which diversity can be promoted amongst your workforce.
Birmingham youth violence charity wins top national award
Recognition for Redthread’s work with young people affected by violence and street crime.
Award-winning Poet Laureate using poetry to combat racism
Book of poems will raise funds for anti-racism venture.
Birmingham care service user organises autism awareness event
£2,500 raised by user at Cygnet Elms service centre.
Endowment fund established by Warwickshire charities
Long-term benefit for Coventry and Warwickshire in hand after charities join forces.
Happy Birthday Mr Shakespeare!
Shakespeare’s birthday celebrated with the release of music video.
Children’s hospice reaches fundraising target
Future of Acorns Children’s Hospice in the Black Country is secure.
Black Country PE Conference goes virtual
Addressing current challenges in delivering physical activity across the region.
Charity funders help make Birmingham Awesome
Grants available for community groups.
Taskforce publishes report into infant mortality
Pakistani Birmingham families disproportionately affected by high infant mortality says council report.
Blacc + Blond equals green
Birmingham salon announces latest sustainability initiative.
Ageing Better in Birmingham helps bring people together
Campaign launched to get older Brummies to reconnect after a year of social restrictions.
Environmental groups call for help from local residents
Take the City Nature Challenge and help record the region’s wildlife.
Birmingham community venture helps access start-up financing
Social Lender banks on UK success with accelerator scheme place.
Technical partnership to benefit gay organisations
Pride-inspired charging cable created with funds going towards LGBT Foundation.
Oxfam looking for volunteers
If you can spare a few hours, volunteering might be for you.
Urgent plea to Muslims over vaccine
Birmingham doctor makes call to stamp out vaccine hesitancy during Ramadan.
Busy sew-and-sews receive funding boost
Aid for frontline workers given extra financing.
Restoration of Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ bandstand complete
Extensive work finishes on historic Edgbaston landmark thanks to fundraiser.
Extension for Erdington community project
More support for the vulnerable in north Birmingham.
Workshops aim to help mental health during lockdown
Near Neighbours-funded Mindfulness Workshops for Black women established.
Lightbearers initiative launched at Birmingham Rep
New initiative aims to remedy the racial tensions that exist within schools.
Aston Park to host pandemic memorial art installation
BrumYODO and Birmingham Hippodrome to host open-air artwork In Memoriam.
Sutton Coldfield Town Hall foodbank continues
Town Hall reflects on one year of foodbank donations.
Funding available for local charities
Prime Foundation welcomes applications to support community projects in Birmingham.
Birmingham City Community Trust links with city college
Blues and University College Birmingham give school leavers pathway into sports career.