Birmingham funding bid aims for go-ahead
Erdington High Street FHSF business case set to be approved for submission
West Midlands culture sector-led unit launches
Initiative aims to help recovery of arts and cultural industries in the region.
Sandwell College produces face masks for the NHS
Fab Lab answers the call to produce face shields.
Crucial support services now being delivered online
Birmingham community group help provide access for local people.
Leading through personal setback
Personal tragedy leads Midland businesswoman to press for law change.
Online ballet classes start up
Elmhurst Ballet School teacher keeps dancers on their toes during lockdown.
Tribute paid to leading Birmingham businessman
“Birmingham’s business community has lost a quiet hero,” says Mayoral candidate.
New online support targets the vulnerable
Community group aims to help combat isolation.
Life in the time of Corona
Richard Lutz, keeping his social distance, in a world called Lockdown.
Birmingham university boosts COVID-19 testing
University of Birmingham supporting local NHS to upscale testing for frontline staff.
Lockdown laughs for parents
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy presents virtual comedy show.
Artrix arts centre to close
22 jobs lost as Bromsgrove venue forecd to cease trading.
Stay at home for SIFA Fireside
Families invited to camp under the stars.
School’s still not out
Birmingham Rockschool keeps local music students performing together.
Witton Lodge food parcel distribution begins
67 food parcels delivered to vulnerable residents.
Cygnet Elms Birmingham joins the Rainbow Trail
Support for emergency services during pandemic.
Heart of England Community Foundation begin charity financing
First grants awarded to local projects during Covid-19 crisis.
New dance training launched
Birmingham Pro Class announce new programme of live streamed classes.
The Elston Report: Secret chat group transcripts revealed
Sir Howard Elston, our community affairs editor, lifts the lid on local social media groups.
Social enterprise continues to expand its work
Evolve appoints Taylor Barrett as Social Enterprise Lead.
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals Charity’s launch appeal
Support some of the most vulnerable in society with urgent COVD-19 appeal.
Sutton Town Hall to aid food banks
Town Hall to be used as donation drop off point.
Charity boost for frontline NHS staff
Thousands of lifesaving face masks donated to city hospital.
Dance like no-one’s watching
DanceXchange launch free online classes for all levels.
Acorns Children’s Hospice launches emergency response
Plans announced to provide help for vulnerable famiies.
Erdington COVID-19 task force launched
Help organised for elderly and vulnerable residents.
Southside businessman helps with PPE
James Wong donates personal protective equipment to NHS.
Online drama classes for children launched
First-year theatre students create online DIY drama classes for parents and children.
New online forum for disabled people launched
Euan’s guide aims to help boost spirits and share ideas during isolation.
Irwin Mitchell helps youth suicide charity
Papyrus receives £50,000 donation from Birmingham lawyers.