Donate to support Brum Baby Bank
Birmingham is the UK Second City, but it’s also the city with the second highest child poverty rate in the UK.
Author: Rachel Gillies
Bike loans for emergency frontline staff
In light of the current situation with public transport being reduced and the need for key workers to get to work safely, The Active Wellbeing Society are loaning their fleet of bikes to those people working on the frontline emergency services and whose work is critical to the Covid-19 situation.
I want to donate
Funds will be needed to support organisations and individuals throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are some initiatives that we are aware of.
I want to help
There are many ways we can get involved in supporting others at the present time. These suggestions are relevant to Balsall Heath and Sparkbrook.
I need some support, supplies or advice
Here are some suggestions for where you can access support, supplies (such as delivery of food and sanitary items) or advice.
NHS Health Advice
The latest information from the NHS – including guidance on self isolation, information on symptoms, what to do if you are unwell and how to access medical help.
Coronavirus Doorstep Scams
There has been an emerging trend of criminals taking advantage of the increasing concern around the spread of the Coronavirus in the UK.
Changes to Council Services
Birmingham City Council have a comprehensive list of services affected by the Covid-19 pandemic on their website.
Donate to Sparkhill Foodbank
Sparkhill Foodbank are doing an incredible amount of hard work at the moment to support people living in Birmingham who are dependent on donations to avoid hunger.
Bahu Trust call out for food bank and delivery volunteers
CALLING ALL FRIENDS: We are looking to build a database of volunteers for support roles (inc online). Please email us if interested.
Online Digital Insurance Workshop from Women’s Enterprise Hub
With the latest guidelines and a request from Government for us all to stay safe and keep our distance, we still want to provide you with the high quality training and learning you have come to expect from us.
Brum citizens urged to connect together in innovative ways
Birmingham campaign focuses on having virtual conversations and phone calls to help reduce loneliness and isolation.
Coronavirus – Volunteer Groups
West Midlands Police are trying to capture any volunteer work that is happening locally in all our communities, that are supporting the elderly and most vulnerable people in the current situation of the Coronavirus pandemic.
We are working closely with with Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) to support them where work has already commenced.
If you belong to a volunteer group, or you have set up a temporary group to help others, you belong to a faith group, then please let us know what you are doing, where you are and how many people you are supporting.
If you are a group leader/organiser please contact me
Bosnian Dancers
We are very pleased to share this short interview with a group of Bosnian young people. Listen to them discuss their dancing, their heritage and the rich Bosnian culture that they are a part of in Birmingham.
CANCELLED: Balsall Heath City Farm 40th Anniversary celebrations
Please note that this event has now been cancelled.