The Active Wellbeing Society works with people to lead healthy lives. This approach can be simply described as ‘doing with’ rather than ‘doing to.’ Find...

Christina from Ladywood Share Shack describes how she creates a welcoming environment where people can re-discover, practice and share their skills. With an emphasis on...

The Big Bike Project exists to make cycling accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or how much money they have. After all, it’s hard...

Hannah shares how the Research and Insight team’ approach co-designing and delivering research with communities.

Lucy is the Active Streets manager, she describes how the team co-designs and co-delivers with people each step of the way. From supporting people to...

Emma began running in 2017. As a full-time carer for her daughter, Emma was looking for something which could help her decompress. Over the years...

Naeed works with the Social Prescribing team. She shares how she works with people to identify what is most important to them and start solving...

When sight loss and bereavement transformed Lenox’s life beyond recognition—a local walking group helped him recover. Walking with others in nature brought him back to...

Artist and inventor, Joe, found the tools, equipment and space he needed in the Share Shack to be even more creative. Introspective and calm, Joe...

It’s a blustery Spring Thursday morning at the Share Shack on St Vincent Street in Ladywood. Today, instead of local people browsing items to loan,...