Wear and Share was created in partnership with the Aston Villa Foundation in response to a growing need for access to clothing during the coronavirus crisis. Over the last 10 weeks, Wear and Share have delivered secondhand clothing to over 100 people. One of the recipients, Mark, shared his story
Wear and Share is a new project, created in partnership with the Aston Villa Foundation, which collects donations of clothes that have been previously used and loved, and passes them on to new owners. Over the last 10 weeks, Wear and Share have received approximately 700 bags of donated clothing
Spending time outdoors or going for a walk can have a positive effect on our mental and physical wellbeing. Over the last few months, many people have utilised outdoor spaces to exercise, spend time with friends, and just enjoy some time outside the house. We know that physical activity has
Birmingham is slowly rising again after a national lockdown in March that pretty much paralysed my gorgeous, canal laden city. According to the United Nations, this global coronavirus pandemic has emerged as the most challenging crisis since the Second World War. Schools, offices, factories, construction sites, universities and even taxi
Since March, The Station pub in Kings Heath has served as a local foodbank. The owners, Darren and Adele, have been working with Birmingham Community Solidarity to use their pub as a space to store, sort and distribute essential food supplies to people in need all across Birmingham. With a
During Covid-19, we have seen lots of examples of sharing within communities. People have been willing to donate food, share tools and volunteer their time. Local community WhatsApp groups, posters offering support, and mutual aid groups have sprung up to check in with neighbours and arrange donations and deliveries of
Following Government announcements on the easing of social distancing restrictions and lockdown measures, we wanted to give you an update on where we stand on outdoor activity. Over the last few weeks, the government has approved the restarting of outdoor activity within social distancing guidelines, the new guidance allows people
Prior to Covid-19, The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) delivered a range of free and accessible activities, including Tai Chi and Dance Fitness, in parks, green spaces and indoor venues across the city. Back in March, when social distancing measures meant that face-to-face activities were no longer possible, we acted quickly
Part of being a co-operative is all about encouraging and enabling communities to support each other, whether that’s to help each other out or to generally work together towards shared aims and objectives. As it’s Co-op Fortnight, we’ve been focusing on our role as a co-operative, as well as sharing
Did you know, in Birmingham, 77% of visits to the natural environment are by white people, despite only making up 58% of the population? Had you noticed that Park groups are mainly run by elderly people, with activities mainly targeted towards young families and the retired? So, what causes these
David Newsome and his wife Jane have been volunteering with #BrumTogether for the last two months. On Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, they both deliver food parcels to homes in Alum Rock, Washwood Heath, Saltley, Small Heath, Ward End, Yardley and Sheldon. Volunteers have been integral to the #BrumTogether food distribution
The #BrumTogether campaign is built on collaboration – and none of what’s been achieved so far could have happened without the help of our city-wide partners. One of these partners includes Bristan Group, who’ve provided the campaign with behind-the-scenes logistics support and made sure our food deliveries have continued to
The Oasis Academy in Short Heath has been working with the Erdington Covid-19 volunteer group to provide vulnerable residents with hot food and food parcels throughout the lockdown. The deliveries are being made by a team of volunteers, which includes Erdington resident, Surjit, who has autism. With the help of
For the last 13 weeks, The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) have paused our normal activities and refocused our work to provide relief and support to Birmingham residents in need. TAWS have been coordinating the community food response to Covid-19 in Birmingham, which has seen a network of over 70 organisations
This week (15th-21st June) is Loneliness Awareness Week so we wanted to take the time to talk about some of the work we’ve been doing to help people feel less lonely during lockdown. Back in April we launched a Befriending phone service to support people who have been facing loneliness due
This ‘Spotlight on…’ blog series is aimed at shining a light on some of the 70+ partner organisations that are making the #BrumTogether campaign possible. Next up on the spotlight list, is Simply Chefs: Q. What do you do? A. We’re a hospitality and catering recruitment company that specialises in
During lockdown, we have seen lots of examples of people doing small things to look after their wellbeing and feel connected to others. Local mutual aid groups have sprung up, neighbours have checked-in on each other, and many organisations have adapted or set up phone support lines to provide a
This ‘Spotlight on…’ blog series is aimed at shining a light on some of the 70+ partner organisations that are making the #BrumTogether campaign possible. Next up on the spotlight list, is The Real Junk Food Project: Q. What do you do? A. We’re a community interest company whose aim
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