New grants available for grassroots football
Football Foundation continues to support local communities.
RAF Cosford lights up VE Day 75
RAF Museum Spitfire marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Staff to volunteer with Charity Matcher
Online platform launched to help charities source local furloughed workers as volunteers.
Public asked to mark VE Day at home
“Stay home and celebrate VE Day” says ambulance service.
Daimler Powerhouse to launch in Coventry
New creative hub for artists is to be built in City of Culture 2021.
Serco grant boosts Witton Lodge service provision
Funding will aid community work during pandemic.
Funerals during lockdown
We spoke to funeral director Kate Spohrer about her work during this difficult time.
Hospitality group helps feed key workers
The Caring Foundation donates meals to West Midlands Ambulance Service.
The Pioneer Group calls for help during coronavirus
Sign up to become a Castle Vale community volunteer.
Sweet surprise for local community groups
West Midlands charities receive donations from Mondelēz International.
NHS Birmingham & Solihull advice for patients
“Help us to help you get the treatment you need across Birmingham and Solihull.”
Birmingham Arts Charity supports young asylum seekers
Volunteers prepare and deliver meals during Ramadan.
Hospice launches new bereavement service
Birmingham St Mary’s to offer telephone help during COVID-19 crisis.
Birmingham Rep launches online engagement programme
Pioneering digital engagement provides for hundreds of young people across the West Midlands.
Castle Vale library saved from closure
HS2 funding enables community facility to survive.
Wooden Spoon donates £200,000 to childrens’ charities
Rugby charity announces emergency support package to help West Midlands groups.
Marking VE Day 75 years on
National Military Service Museums to bring nation together in Virtual VE Day Festival.
The Butcher’s Social Distancing
Henley-in-Arden restaurant offers retail service during lockdown.
The Pioneer Group sets up food distribution service
New food parcel service feeds vulnerable in Castle Vale and Stockland Green.
Heart of England Community Foundation beats target
£25 million awarded in 25 years.
Covid chronicles: Four deliveries and a virtual funeral
Richard Lutz wanders though another lockdown week.
Midlands company sets up communications for support groups
Mushroom helps Covid-19 community groups use communications software and phone lines.
Survey reveals fears for future of Birmingham nightlife
Southside BID calls on government to #RaiseTheBar.
DanceXchange online dance classes begin
Birmingham dance company launches new, free online dance classes for children and families.
COVID-19 taskforce keeping Erdington safe
Support still needed in helping vulnerable residents.
CBSO announces free concert tickets for health workers
Orchestra says ‘thank you’ to frontline staff.
Shakespeare images to go on show
Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday with the Everything to Everybody Project.
No gamble for Grosvenor
Broad Street casino pays out to emergency services and NHS staff.
Community group issues plea for donations
Urgent supplies needed for vulnerable residents.
Castle Vale foodbank boost
£5,000 donation helps residents during coronavirus lockdown.