Government asked to continue Social Investment Tax Relief
Hammer blow for Social Enterprises and disadvantaged communities if scheme scrapped.
Honour for Birmingham community activist
Southside BID director appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands.
Damage limitation
Dave Woodhall talks to Andrez Harriott, of r’n’b band Damage and founder of The Liminality Group.
Birmingham Enterprise Community helping new businesses
Startup sprint launches scheme to accelerate female founders’ success.
Online collaborative dance project launched
Midlands dance leaders working together to explore research during lockdown.
Volunteering saved me – Birmingham woman’s rallying cry
Community groups make renewed plea for help.
Heart of England Community Foundation continues to support charities
Foundation awards over £1 million to local projects affected by COVID-19.
Birmingham café feeds homeless and vulnerable
Birmingham-based café helping 150 vulnerable people a week during pandemic.
Bees, bikes and battleship greys
Richard Lutz wanders through the Land of Lockdown.
Advice for rail passengers as lockdown eased
West Midlands Railway urges customers to avoid the train when planning reunions.
Call for early West Midlands re-opening
Government urged to allow early reopening of tourism, hospitality and cultural sector.
Black Country schools urged to prioritise well-being
Black Country Rainbow Hour campaign launched encouraging schools to pledge wellbeing and physical activity.
‘Run for Brum’ and help local communities
Call for local runners to raise money during pandemic.
Residential care group reaches landmark in meal delivery
1,000 meals donated during pandemic lockdown.
Support groups distribute record numbers of food parcels
Volunteers praised for their efforts in helping vulnerable residents.
Birmingham County FA offers free affiliation for 2020-21
Affiliation and County Cup entrance scrapped to Birmingham FA clubs next season.
Reward offered for information regarding Tipton assault
Charity offers reward of £5,000 for information on a brutal unprovoked attack.
Business fears as Pride cancelled
Southside BID calls for greater support as Birmingham Pride cancelled.
Medical reminder for Birmingham & Solihull residents
Healthcare options for bank holiday weekend.
Support sessions aim to safeguard elderly mental health
Online group safeguards residents’ mental health.
Fundraising family step up for hospice charity
Lockdown exercises raise money for John Taylor Hospice.
Residents renew fight to save playing fields
Appeal launched to help save Yardley community facilities.
Teachers’ response to coronavirus sparks parents gratitude
What Birmingham parents are saying about teachers in lockdown.
Saltley Stallions charge on
“COVID-19 has not affected our Ramadan” says grassroots football club founder.
Lightpost Theatre Company appoints new artistic leaders
“It’s not just a theatre company, it’s a movement.”
Broad Street to host social distancing trials
Social distancing pavement markings launched in Birmingham city centre.
Mental health helpline launched for Birmingham and Solihull
24/7 mental health support now just a phone call away.
SIFA Fireside celebrates fundraising milestone
£50,000 raised following Big Brummie Camp Out.
Foodbank hero recognised for pandemic work
Pastor Lebert Dawkins named Westside Hero.
Foundation continues to support local communities
Money distributed to charities during lockdown.