We are working hard to maintain our support to people in Birmingham who need information, advice and guidance as part of our Access Service.
To...

We provide advice, information and guidance to clients and patients around the complex issues arising from living with Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia disorder. Our person...

We are currently running a project called ‘Hear to Help’ during these unprecedented time.

We would like to provide anyone who is vulnerable, self-isolating or...

Our vision is to excel in all our endeavours to meet the needs of older people and others in need. As those needs change during...

To help protect the most vulnerable and support those in need in the communities we work in, we are now providing four new services in...

We arr currently providing advice and guidance for local residents during COVID-19 Crisis.

Contact Shale Ahmed on:
0121 507 0218, or e-mail shale@aspireandsucceed.org
https://www.facebook.com/AspireNSucceed/

During the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Muath Trust are providing support seven days a week for Over 50s living in Sparkhill, Balsall Heath and Sparkbrook. Advice...

Support that we are offering during the Covid-19 pandemic includes family support, breastfeeding advice/support, food banks referrals, dependent on availability, wellbeing support, sharing activities to...

Our face-to-face benefits advice sessions are currently suspended but are available by phone, email and video call. Please call 0121 386 4345 to access these...

Dedicated Helpline for Citizens in Yardley and surrounding areas, requiring information, advice and guidance during the COVID lockdown. Run by the Disability Resource Centre.

We currently provide advocacy services to Mental Health service users that are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 and who reside with forensic care...

Due to Covid-19, all activities are suspended and, but CASBA are providing support while staff home working. CASBA runs an advocacy service for Learning Disability...

COVID-19 Update:

POhWER remains committed to providing information, advice and independent advocacy support wherever possible. Even if we can’t provide advocacy in person at this...

After school care provision for NHS workers. Food packages will soon be offered.

This is the page for the Royal British Legion West Midlands. We are dedicated to supporting the Armed Forces community throughout their whole lives.

If...

Leaf Creative Arts received funding from NNS but have been adapting the project in line with the COVID-19 pandemic. They will be offering, amongst other...

We are pleased to announce we will be running Arthritis Action Group meetings online via Zoom. Our next West Midlands group is 29th June at...

Art craft packs containing all items needed to make and create fun and exciting things with your child. For delivery, please contact pam.atwal@oasisshortheath.org or 07929347761.

The project involves the creation of arts boxes, with the intention of giving not only adults
and children fun-at-home activities, but also to anyone in...

Art Pad is an arts-based youth club for Young People aged 8-14yrs.

We try lots of different art techniques in our sessions, from animation to...

Inspiration during COVID-19: Interactive arts opportunities to empower people affected by dementia in the community.

Join your children for this FREE weekly Art event hosted by our professional and published CZECH artist. A stimulating activity that you and your children...

Together, the children at Kings Rise Academy are busy creating wonderful pieces of artwork to be converted into banners to bring hope to the community...

Join the “Virtual Fire Choir!”. Rabble-rousing, soul-lifting chants, all using Zoom. “Bring your housemate, bring your cat!”

Mondays, 7pm. https://thenestcollective.co.uk/includes/fire-choir/

Channel your love for, or...

Looking for something fun as a family? Enjoy storytime with our free online books and videos, play games, win prizes, test your knowledge in our...

Feeling Creative want to take part in online free creative activities? Let's Create is our Creative Arts programme funded by BCC Prevention and Communities.

The...

The “Lock Down Poetry & Creative” pack is a really good way to engage in the English language. Acrostics, personification, rhyme! Created with “lockdown” in...

We have launched an exciting new online platform called The Buzz, by Community Catalysts. We hope this resource will help to keep everyone motivated, energised...

Play Association and recycling project - Running in the YARDLEY, NORTHFIELD, HALL GREEN localities

Visit an exhibition – You can bring the whole family to Birmingham’s prestigious Ikon art gallery with a “walkthrough” of their current exhibitions.

https://www.ikon-gallery.org/blog/2020/04/09/new-digital-content/

We are running on Zoom - combined session for choirs from Ladywood, Sutton and Chelmsley Wood.
Every Monday and Wednesday from 7pm.


https://www.facebook.com/wellbeingchoir/

Women of Yardley Unite! (WOYU+) is a women’s empowerment programme, a series of free creative sessions led by different professional artists. We use creativity to develop skills, build confidence and form local support networks and friendships.

We facilitate 2 arts & craft workshops per month, alternate by the model of artist-led and participant-led. All workshops are free for participants to attend with all materials provided. Light refreshment will also be provided.

For each session, we explore different art forms; hence we commission various artists for specific skill set and expertise. All participants are given the opportunity to lead their session, share their crafting skill and project ideas as they wish.

There are private Facebook group and WhatsApp group dedicated to the participants. They can choose to join and use it as the platforms to showcase their artworks, give peer support or have a friendly chat in their own time.

CovidCulture is your space for news and information relating to the coronavirus pandemic, and how it might affect you working in the arts. This is...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Resources for Autism will continue to provide some community support to a small number of high-risk families. Due to the closure...

FREE weekly online session with our qualified beautician. Discussion topics include nutrition supplements and vitamins, skin care analysis and skin care advice, face and body...

The Encounter Church is running a befriending service during the COVID-19 outbreak. Please call 121 471 1133 for more information.

The Telebuddy Service aims to connect people through a telephone befriending service. It is FREE and aimed at those who will be self-isolating. Telebuddies will...

Based in the Mere Green area - offering moral support and telephone befriending.

Call Lynn Jennings: 07950 085 905
Email: jennings206@aol.com / info@arkcommunity.church

A telephone befriending service for people affected by Covid-19, if you are Over 50, feeling isolated or lonely and just needing a friendly chat.

Because of the COVID-19 Outbreak the CAFLO Community Centre is currently closed. However, our volunteers are calling clients to check they have everything they need...

Befriending service to BAME people of East African Countries and Swahili, Lingala, Yoruba & French speakers, so isolated people with language barriers can stay in...

Ethnicity focus: African,African

Connecting people in Vesey ward through phone befriending.
Contact Danny Brierley (Vicar): 07840 046 020
Email: DannyBrierley@ChesterRoadChurch.org.uk

Social befriending support available via telephone. Please contact 07920 490 263 for more details.

Dosti Ladies Group is an informal group led by volunteers ran every Wednesday. The group offers a range of activities such as cake decorating, card...

Befriending calls to vulnerable, and networking through social media and phones. Edgbaston area.

We are offering a telephone social contact service to our community. We are letting community members know about the service via a leaflet drop. Please...

We can offer a friendly chat on the phone to anyone feeling worried or lonely. Signposing available to other local support and resources.

Oasis Hub Hobmoor have launched a friendship line to support those anxious or home alone during the Coronavirus crisis.

The friendship line will be active...

An over 65's group aiming to reduce isolation. During the Covid-19 epidemic, the group is aiming to ensuring participants have telephone and WhatsApp contact to...

Telephone befriending service and providing regular food parcels /prescriptioin collections to existing clients. We may be able to accept emergency referrals depending on capacity.

For...

A telephone befriending service offered on 0121 382 3590.

A befriending service for residents of Moseley during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you feel isolated and need someone to talk to, text or call 07796...

During the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Muath Trust are providing befriending support seven days a week for Over 50s living in Sparkhill, Balsall Heath and Sparkbrook....

The usual offer of a befriending service for vulnerable and isolated people who want a chat or support continues but via calls, Whatsapp or Facebook.

We are currently offering tephone support for people in self-isolation.

Call: 07879 915408 or 0121 293 2201

This group is not meeting because the church was being refurbished prior to the Covid-19 outbreak. However, the group is still in touch with over...

Whilst we cannot meet in person, we are using our Facebook page to keep in touch with members - and will also be providing links...

The usual Tuesday Place of Welcome meeting at the Church has been suspended due to Covid-19. The Church is keeping in contact with vulnerable people...

Following the continuing spread of the coronavirus, in order to help our nations effort to stem the flow, the wise & loving thing until further...

Church buildings are all now closed. Encouraging people to join their Facebook or WhatsApp groups to stay in touch. For all those who completed GDPR...

To help protect the most vulnerable and support those in need in the communities we work in, we are now providing four new services in...

Restore, a project of Birmingham Churches Together, aims to welcome, include and assist integration of refugees and those seeking sanctuary from persecution.

For befriending support...

Ethnicity focus: Somali,Congolese,Afghan,Iraqi,Syrian,Yemeni,Asian,African

We are providing telephone befriending for the elderly.

Gontact:
Amina Chowdhury
Call: 0121 766 7990
E-mail: bwaamina@yahoo.co.uk

Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

Befriending and Peer Support

This is a free city wide service supported by Birmingham City Council for adults and senior citizens who may experience loneliness...

We are currently providing a befriending telephone or email service, to alleviate any concerns or worries for older residents who may be feeling isolated during...

The Hub are supporting Bromford and Firs residents over the telephone Monday - Friday 11-3.

Dealing with bereavement and grief during the Covid-19 pandemic

Bereavement at any time is hard. Bereavement during a period of isolation with restricted movement and...

Birmingham Bereavement Advice Service and helpline were created as part of the Birmingham Bereavement Care Project.

A pilot project in Birmingham discovered that during a...

Help for those who are hurting

Coping with the pain and heartache of a close bereavement is always difficult – not least when it’s accompanied...

The Nishkam team in collaboration with Birmingham Faith comunities are offering Chaplaincy Support for; Bereavement, End of Life Care and Spiritual Support.

Call us on:...

We support children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling.

Our Freephone National Helpline is free to call on 08088 020...

Communities in Sync is offering a Wellbeing & Bereavement Service - Taking referrals via email or telephone.
• Phone calls to anyone who is isolated...

Coronavirus is having an impact on everyone, including individuals and families facing bereavement, professionals who work with families, and our supporters. The coronavirus information page...

Cruse Bereavement Care Birmingham, based in the city centre, provides free bereavement support and counselling to anyone living in the Birmingham area. We offer support...

GriefChat - we're here to help 9am - 9pm Monday - Friday (or leave us a message), click on the 'pop up' menu on the...

Our helpline continues to operate as normal.

We provide confidential support, information and guidance to individuals, families and professionals throughout the UK. Our support team...

Hope Again is the youth website of Cruse Bereavement Care.It is a safe place where you can learn from other young people, how to cope...

We are providing much needed advice and support during the bereavements process. Please get in touch for further details.

Supporting children who are facing the death of a loved one.

When someone who a child knows well dies, their world changes in an instant....

Supporting bereaved children during the outbreak of COVID-19

The outbreak of Covid-19 means that many aspects of children's lives are changing. School is closed for...

Information, advice and guidance on supporting bereaved children and young people during the coronavirus outbreak.

Bereavement support during coronavirus

Being cut off from family, friends...

Church of England Birmingham has set up a dedicated phone-line offering 1-2-1 pastoral support and prayer for bereaved people.
This faith-based CofE ministry is specially...

Through our Human Lending Library (HLL) social entrepreneurs looking for business advice can ‘borrow’ one of our Experts, for free, to help them solve their...

BCOP has been providing care for older people since 1946. Currently, it has three care homes with nursing in Birmingham, including provision for those with...

The Carers UK website is the first port of call if you’re looking for information about any aspect of caring.

Our help and advice pages...

The Information and Advice service is available for anyone caring for a friend or family member within Birmingham. This service can be accessed by telephone, email or via outreach sessions at various locations throughout Birmingham. Please visit our website or get in touch to find out more.

Our specialist team can provide advice and information on:
• One to one support – from assisting with welfare entitlements to counselling
• Accessing grants and carer breaks (subject to availability)
• Carer Emergency Response Service – CERS
• Training for carers
• Carer support groups
• Wellbeing provision, for some ‘me-time’ away from caring
• Out of school activities for children with additional support needs
• Signposting to other agencies who can assist carers
• Online communities through Facebook and Twitter

The Carers UK Adviceline provides expert information and advice on caring, with a listening service if you want to talk about caring to someone who understands.

Carers UK factsheets break down the complex issues simply and accurately.

Our current range includes: Carer’s Allowance, Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payments,...

The Carers UK forum is a warm and welcoming online community where you can share what’s on your mind, day and night. Talk about real...

Supporting carers through loss and bereavement

- one to one wellbeing support tallored to your needs
- connecting you with other carers through our support...

Partnership between Birmingham Forward Carers and Sandwell Crossroads

Caring for Carers Dementia Support Groups are groups specifically for carers of people with dementia or memory...

Caring for Carers Dementia Support provide training specifically for carers of people with memory problems or dementia living in Birmingham. Either in a group environment...

Coronavirus or COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. In light of the recent developments concerning COVID-19 all Carer grouped...

During this time, it's important to know what support is available to you as a carer and those you look after.

If you are worried...

ACP Carers Coffee Morning is being held at 11am- 12pm. Please call or sned an email to access the Zoom session.

Mobilise s a bunch of carers coming together for supportive chats to share practical tips and tricks, and sometimes just to vent.

Looking after somebody...

We understand the unprecedented issues currently facing the charity and social enterprise sector and firmly believe that there has never been a more important time...

Place of Welcome in Ladywood, particular focus on young families. This support is running via zoom every Thursday at 1.30pm.

E-mail ruth.fuller@karisneighbourscheme.org for further details.

At a time where we are all unable to access Play and Stay groups in the community, we would like to bring Play and Stay...

We are continuing to provide support to children, young people and families through our dedicated Children in Need team.

Youth club continues to run every...

Birmingham Educational Psychology Service is providing a telephone helpline for any parent or carers of children, who feel they would benefit from a consultation with a psychologist to support them with any concerns arising at this time, for them or their families

The learning resource pack/children’s magazine is filled with fun educational activities directly related to KS1 curriculum and designed to embed the learning from the stories.

Our team of volunteer mentors support children and young people who are experiencing challenges as a result of Covid – 19 who live within the...

Mentoring Support for Mental Health wellbeing. One to one support is being extended for children engaged with the Mentoring Scheme. Activity resource packs for Primary...

Universal access stay-and-play group.

Online counselling and mental health support for children. Please contact 03306 228319 for further information.

We are offering one to one and group activities to support young people in their transition to secondary school. Please get in touch with us...

This multicultural and multifaith group from Edgbaston who do ESO, sewing groups, beauty therapy and meditation courses have suspended groups but continue to meet online...

Birmingham LGBT Centre is currently closed - however, some groups are meeting online. Please contact us for more information.

The Birmingham LGBT Centre hosts a...

We provide accessible and affordable activities in safe environments for adults with learning disabilities, their families and carers. So whether you want to let your hair down at a disco or learn how to make a healthy meal from scratch, Midland Mencap has something for you!

We are offering support to those who are vulnerable and self-isolating, please contact us for more information.

Church supported initiative which supports vulnerable individuals and families. The church is currently closed but are using Facebook/Zoom.

The church has a support network to...

As part of the government bid to ‘delay’ the spread of Coronavirus you may be advised to self-isolate. Self-isolation refers to the removal of yourself...

We are providing FREE Food Packs and Sanitary Products

Contact us if you meet any of the following requirements:
- If you live in the...

Are you currently isolated due to Coronavirus (Covid19)?

• Check www.bvoices.uk/coronavirus for some of the local community support available
• Still need help? Call 0333...

Learning and sharing through food, crafts and play.

We are currently helping with food distribution though The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS), processing potatoes to go...

We are working in partnership with Allens Cross Community Association delivering food parcels, prescription pick-ups and friendly phone calls.

E-mail us at: artsforumnorthfield@gmail.com

We are providing support for the local community through phone support, food parcel deliveries and prescription pick-ups. Please get in touch for further details.

We offer support including; prescription pick up, dog walking, shopping etc, with local policing team/Neigbourhood Watch. We are happy to take referrals from residents (Harvest...

Providing Coronavirus supprot for the local community - Making sure everyone has what they need to help them get throgh the COVID-19 Crisis.

Get in...

We are currently able to provide the following support:

Daily telephone wellbeing and conversation
Helping them to plan their day, suggesting and guiding them to...

We are a group of local charities, churches and schools working to support people isolated or in need due to C19 - with particular emphasis...

We are offering support to people of any faith or none. We are focussed on the Perry Beeches Parish area, but happy to receive requests...

We focus on providing resources and connecting individuals with their nearest community group, volunteers and those in need. We recognise that the pandemic doesn’t affect...

If you are self-isolating and need support, please call 07548 725 254.

This designated number has been created to assist just those who are self-isolating...

Help with shopping, collecting medicines or other essential items, phone befriending

Contact: Rev’d Jonathan Nicholas on 0121 329 2995
Email vicar@stchadsc.org.uk

Are you feeling isolated or lonely? Do you need some advice? Are you struggling to get food or medication?
Your local COVID-19 response group can...

Coronavirus: Where To Get Help

The Real Junk Food Project Birmingham is busier than ever!!
Need food or assistance? Visit our web page to access...

As people of all ages spend more time at home over the coming months, we’re all keen to keep in touch - and in particular...

LGK in the community is delivering a digital 6 -week online cooking course a young person and their families can follow, using the basic essential...

Domestic Abuse Counselling Service
Our Domestic Abuse Counselling Service is based in Kingstanding (North Birmingham) and provides a range of counselling services and support to...

You matter and we want to do our best to care for you during this season. We have moved our advice and counselling services online....

If a loved one passes away from COVID-19 complications, call 07795 838 786.

Joint venture between Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham Central Mosque and Central Funeral...

To get the support you need, call us on 0333 150 3456 or email us on dementia.connect@alzheimers.org.uk
You can also get access through your GP or another healthcare professional, simply ask them to refer you to Dementia Connect.
Once you’ve contacted us, or been referred by your GP or a healthcare professional, you’ll be contacted by a specially trained Dementia Adviser. They will assess your needs and connect you to the right support.

It’s free of charge and we’ll keep in touch, providing you with ongoing support and services when you need it.
Dementia Connect also includes our Side by Side service, which matches people with dementia with our dedicated volunteers, enabling them to keep doing the things they love.

Dementia Change Action Network (DCAN) has created a pop up, interactive COVID19 website, with ideas, information and tips for people with dementia and their families....

Want to talk about dementia?

Then you're in the right place. Talking Point is an online community for anyone affected by dementia. It's a safe place to ask questions, share your experiences and receive advice and support.

Providing General advice on how to manage your diabetes during the COVID-19.

Steps to Your Healthy Future is a charity set up to support you...

Focus Birmingham have temporarily closed its face to face services but are still here to support people in the community.

Please get in touch for...

Learn My Way has free courses for you to learn digital skills to stay safe and connected.
View courses here: https://www.learnmyway.com/

We are here to provide advice and information on help that is available. Please get in touch for further details.

The Focus Birmingham community services...

If you are a disabled child, young person, parent, carer or sibling or a professional we know you will have many worries and questions about...

We are currently providing Fit 4 Life fitness sessions virtually. Please get in touch for further details.

Focus Birmingham have temporarily closed its face to face services but are still here to support people in the community.

We are here to help...

Focus Birmingham have temporarily closed its face to face services but are still here to support people in the community.

We have set-up a Health...

We are currently offering Make It Click 1:1 sessions to help citizens become digitally active.

Support available Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Call our SupportLine on 0121 478 5222 - Open 7 days a week

Monday to Friday: 9am – 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 2pm...

Focus Birmingham have temporarily closed its face to face services but are still here to support people in the community.

We can support you with...

Domestic violence is one of the most common forms of crime in our society today. Twenty five per cent of all assaults recorded by the...

Domestic abuse and COVID-19

We know that this is a difficult and worrying time for everyone – but particularly so for adults and children living...

Confidential helpline or email support for women and children who are victims of or at risk of domestic abuse.
OUR HELPLINE IS OPEN AS USUAL...

We are providing remote 1-2-1 counselling and domestic abuse support/signposting. We also have online resources available.

Please get in touch for more details:
0121 440...

Birmingham Crisis Centre counselling service aims to provide a safe, confidential environment and time for residents to talk through their problems and difficult experiences. One-to-one...

Due to the growing concerns around the Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic, RSVP have made changes to the way we will be working, to protect you, to protect...

Our specialist team provides support and guidance to enable our tenants to move into sustainable long-term accommodation.
When required we offer professional counselling which helps...

We provide support to vulnerable and isolated pregnant women in Birmingham during their pregnancies, their childbirth and after their babies have been born.

You might be feeling anxious and unsure about everything that’s happening right now. It’s OK to feel like that. We will be posting general advice...

You might be feeling anxious and unsure about everything that’s happening right now. It’s OK to feel like that. We will be posting general advice...

You might be feeling anxious and unsure about everything that’s happening right now. It’s OK to feel like that. We will be posting general advice...

You might be feeling anxious and unsure about everything that’s happening right now. It’s OK to feel like that. We will be posting general advice...

Please note that because of the COVID-19 outbreak, we are unable to hold any face-to-face meetings at the moment, but all of our services are...

We are here to support anyone under 18 in Birmingham who is affected by substance misuse.

Many of the children and young people we work...

IntoUniversity offers an innovative programme that supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to attain either a university place or another chosen aspiration. During the Covid-19...

We are working hard to ensure we maintain our support to people wishing to access Education, Employment & Training during this difficult period and want...

Providing and/or identifying locally available support for citizens including referrals to established channels of obtaining essential supplies (including shopping services, food banks, religious organisations etc.)...

We are supporting our neighbourhood initiative to assist those who are self-isolating. For elderly residents or those with underlying health conditions who need food supplies...

Essential products sold at cost-price, delivered for free. Available to the Elderly, Vulnerable, and NHS Workers.

POSTCODES COVERED:
B11, B13, B14, B26, B27, B28, B33,...

Volunteers and staff to deliver food parcels, fruit bags, nappies and baby formula to vulnerable families during the Covid-19 lockdown. Please call 0121 7474631

Providing hot meals to isolated and vulnerable older people in need across North Birmingham, and offer referral into other meal provision across Birmingham and Sandwell...

Offering referral across to other existing shopping support providers, undertaking shopping where alternative support may not be provided, and offering a prescription pick up and...

Providing twice weekly calls from one of our dedicated volunteers to offer reassurance and comfort over the coming weeks, also to identify any additional health...

Supporting older people with ongoing issues and concerns around welfare, benefits and access to other statutory and social services.

Tel: 0121 437 0033 and/or Email:...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering support to anyone who is currently being seen by the Ophthalmology team in Heartlands Hospital and is in...

Virtual employment/skills training and support sessions. Please contact Dellano or Nargas on 0121 382 1930, or at dellano.lewis@wittonlodge.org.uk / nargas.rai@wittonlodge.org.uk.

Support with CVs, job search, applying for jobs and interview skillls.  Advice/support to access training. Available by phone and email. Please contact Rob or Ceri...

Free online CSCS course and card

Get the qualifications you need to be a construction worker for free!
Level 1 Health & Safety in the...

During the Covid-19 pademic whilst we cannot meet, we are offering telephone information, advice and guidance regarding employment.

Your local Employment Support Officer is available...

Are you... Aged 29+? Currently unemployed? Living in Birmingham?
Homeless or at risk of being homeless?

We offer support with:
- Financial Independence
- Interview...

A week's worth of sessions on Zoom around employability skills. For details, please call 0800 100 900

Monday May 18th 2pm-4pm: Confidence Building
Tuesday May...

We are working hard to maintain our support to people in Birmingham who need information, advice and guidance, or housing related support during this challenging...

FREE weekly English conversation classes aimed at SLOVAKS who have a good understanding of English but want to improve their confidence and vocabulary. Hosted by...

A range of videos have been produced by Leeds City Council, with essential information about Coronavirus available in different languages.

View these videos on Youtube:...

Ethnicity focus: Turkish,Indian,Polish,Somali,Pakistani,Iraqi,Bangladeshi,Syrian,Yemeni,Asian,African

Every Monday 12.30-1.15pm
Simple seated and standing movement to stretch, reduce pain and improve posture.

This fun and easy-to-follow seated movement class is for everyone...

A free stay-at-home strength and balance exercise programme for older adults in B31 and B45 who may feel less confident and stable on their feet...

Looking to get fit or loose a few pounds caused by "lockdown"? Our FREE weekly online keep fit session hosted by a qualified personal trainer...

During the Covid-19 Pandemic, we are offering online yoga classes to people. These classes cost £3 per session. Please call 07843439475 or email thomassharon103@gmail.com
for...

Though we are unable to conduct face-to-face meetings, a wide range of advice and support is still available from our teams at Lakeside Children's Centre,...

Headway Birmingham & Solihull support people with a brain injury, their carers and families, here is information about their temporary revised services. For support, advice,...

Important Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update: Help and support is still available from your local Children's Centre team.

Although we are not currently open for groups, or...

Weekley Integrated Education, Food and Activity Boxes for familes connected with Billesley Primary school.

We support women who have had a traumatic birth experience and offer emotional and practical support to those suffering post-traumatic stress disorder, and their families....

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Compass Support are offering their Family Support & Independent Living services over the phone, including advice, support and signposting.

Please call...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we are facilitating delivery of ingredients and menu cards for all vulnerable participants of the Cooking with Cath programme.

Our ‘Cooking...

We know many single parent families are worried about the impact of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, on their families. The following page on...

Due to the current situation we are dealing with more domestic abuse cases and single mums are suffering with mentla health due to being in...

Providing emergency support for families in Hodge Hill and surrounding areas whilst the Covid19 pandemic is on going. Support is provided in the way of...

Charity providing volunteer support support to families with an under 5 living in the Erdington, Stockland Green, Nechells, Aston, Lozells and East Handsworth and Handsworth...

Happy Bags are given to young people (aged 12+ yrs) who are vulnerable or struggling with their mental health during these times. They are also...

Provision of essentials (i.e. cots, pushchairs, clothes, nappies) for newborns and infants, referral only via social worker/support worker/health professional etc. Please get in touch with...

We are a charity that provides information and support to mums experiencing perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). For peer support email ur or visit our website...

The NCT gives practical and emotional support with bottle feeding or breastfeeding your baby, and can help with any concerns or questions.

Call us on...

We provide services for families experiencing poverty or social isolation, including mental health support. Our National Parent Support Service helps those struggling with the challenges...

We provide support and advice for any parent experiencing perinatal mental illness. Call 0808 1961 776, 9am-8pm Monday - Sunday or see pandasfoundation.org.uk.

Delivery of sensory tools for families of MSI children to use during lockdown.

The Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline provides support and expert advice on anything from dealing with a break-up to going back to work or sorting out...

Well-being packs, provided for families suffering from emotional Mentall health and low moods.
Emergency bags for victims fleeing domestic abuse- Individuals who have limted or...

During temporary suspension of prison visits, the project will provide cards (with s.a.e) for children to decorate to send to Dad/their loved one inside.

Families...

We offer information and support in all aspects of family life. Call us on 0808 800 2222 9am - 9pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am-3pm...

Provides support for mums suffering from postnatal illness. Volunteers have experienced and recovered from postnatal illness. Call 0207 386 0868, 10am-2pm Mon-Fri, or use the...

Providing under 5s with stories, games, craft activities on Youtube, posting out DVDs for those who don't have internet access.

Offering craft Packs for families...

Independent, confidential, mother-centred, non-judgmental breastfeeding support and information.

Run by the Breastfeeding Network and the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers, volunteers on the end of the...

We are offering support on Benefits, Employment and Housing - available Monday to Friday 10am - 12pm.

Contact us for more details:

Call - 07545...

COVID-19 Update:
During this time, Yousef will be working from home, so if you need help with your finances (debt and/or benefit advice) then please...

Are you confused about which Government coronavirus help you might be eligible for?

- Have you stopped work due to the coronavirus lockdown?
- Are...

Benefits advice and advocacy. We are currently giving support by telephone only (subject to capacity).
Please call 0121 455 5070.

Email: Bram.Scott@karisneighbourscheme.org
Daniel.bains@karisneighbourscheme.org (over 50s...

A website with a variety of financial advice for people who may struggle due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

We provide free, confidential and impartial advice for people living in Birmingham. During COVID-19, we are currently able to provide Money and Debt advice over...

To help protect the most vulnerable and support those in need in the communities we work in, we are now providing four new services in...

We are here to help! Call us on 0121 515 0003 - Available Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm.

This is a special support helpine...

Do you require support and advice with the following?
- Money Problems
- Health and Wellbeing
- Access to Services

Together with our partners, we...

During the current health crisis Buttle UK is still fully operational, and committed to maintaining the distribution of our Chances for Children grants as closely...

We’re still here to support loan shark victims

We are aware that COVID-19 has left some people struggling financially and loan sharks may look to...

Citizens Advice Birmingham offers advice on a wide range of issues to anyone living in the Birmingham area.

Benefits advice and welfare service available for those in Hall Green and Sparkhill areas. Please call on:
0121 792 5442
07847 661 022
07595 035...

Due to Coronavirus we have reluctantly taken the decision to temporarily close our offices for face-to-face advice. However, we continue to provide free advice by...

If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact the Hope for Sutton Helpline (07483 829 891). There is a hardship fund for the delivery of...

Are you isolated and need help due to the current COVID-19 outbreak?

We can with Housing / Benefit Support. Please get in touch for further...

Telephone advice for anyone who is looking for support with issues such as benefits, employment etc. Please contact 0121 773 8619.

COVID-19 Information Service Monday-Friday, 10am to 12pm.
For guidance on benefits, housing and employment including Universal Credit.

Contact Kelly Round: 07545 378 181 (can call...

We can help with money management matters, for example checking you are on the right benefits, helping to create budget plans, debt support (where possible)...

We are continuing to provide our emergency response across the region, and we intend to continue to support the most at-risk members of our communities...

support for destitute asylum seekers or refugees to come and get a food parcel, or for those asylum seekers who are new to Birmingham to...

We have expanded our Villa Kitchen programme to donate up to 500 meals each week with local organisations distributing them to people who need them...

The group is currently sharing cooking ideas via telephone, text and e-mail. New memebrs are welcome!

Get in touch with Nina on 07917 664 645...

Free breakfast and lunch served to those in need and to NHS Key Frontline workers during Covid19. Also free food bank packages given out to...

OPEN FRIDAYS ONLY

We provide food parcels to people with no income via a referral system. Vouchers are available from Job Centre, CAB, Change Grow...

Food bank provision between 2pm and 5:30pm on Fridays.

We aim to provide provisions to last a minimum of 3 days depending on the size of the family. Our Regular Care Package contains a...

We collect food and issue vouchers to help the neediest in our community.

Food bank provision based in Kingstanding. This will continue to run for the time being during the Covid-19 outbreak as it is an essential service...

We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support...

Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system. We know that anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different reasons.

In...

Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system. We know that anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different reasons.

In...

Emergency food for the community on Wednesdays, 13:00-15:00 at Elim Church St Margaret's Rd Ward End B8 2BA

We can provide emergency food parcels for those people who cannot afford to buy food and who present a red Trussell Trust voucher.

If you...

We can provide emergency food parcels for those people who cannot afford to buy food and who present a red Trussell Trust voucher.

If you...

Emergency provisions made avaiable to people struggling. A foodbank voucher available from agencies such as Citizens Advice, housing support officers, children’s centres, health visitors, social...

Emergency provisions made avaiable to people struggling. A foodbank voucher available from agencies such as Citizens Advice, housing support officers, children’s centres, health visitors, social...

We offer a Food Bank Service every Tuesday between 2-4 at 46 Foundry Rd, Winson Green, B18 4LP. You can chooose your grocery items. We...

Food4U foodbank is handing out bags of foodstuffs on Tuesdays from 11.30am to 1pm

We are supplying food parcels to those who are isolating and are in need.
10am -5pm Monday-Friday.

Harborne Park Community Café is part of Junk Food Project. Due to Covid-19, this café had to close but project still operates from St Germain's...

We are continuing to operate the food bank at Hollymoor Community Church and serve our local community during the Coronavirus crisis despite being unable to...

Manningford Hall (corner of Druids Lane & Manningford Road in Druids Heath) is running a food bank - no referral/ voucher needed - for families...

During the Covid-19 pandemic we are operating a foodbank, where we are providing food for those in need in South Birmingham. Where possible please get...

We are running a foodbank based in rubery and also available to South Birmingham residents.

All requests should be made by phone, by email or...

Our Food Bank continues the job of making sure vulnerable neighbour’s get the food they need. Now, we are putting solutions in place, one by...

Foodbank for people who cannot afford to purchase food.

Contact: 0121 355 5088 or 07525 838 640
Email: office@scbc.org.uk

On Thursdays between 10am-2pm, The Life House are opening their doors in order to offer a drop-in service where people can pick up a hot...

Food parcels available for collection for those in need in the Hall Green and Sparkhill areas. Only available by arrangement over the phone, call 0795...

Those isolating with Covid-19 symptoms and are over 65, or NHS staff, can contact us to arrange a food delivery, on 0783 548 7124 or...

Free meal delivery available for anyone over the age of 65. Contact 07501 078 401.

The Cafe Oasis home delivery service is up and running. Meals can be ordered by telephoning by telephoning Teresa on 07845 628 283. Meals will...

Community Centre closed however volunteers are providing meals for vulnerable locals - please contact 07907 266487.

Also, volunteers are calling clients to check they have...

Providing delivery of food, medicine and essentials to Castle Bromwich, Shard End, Buckland End and Hodge Hill. Please get in touch with samgobey_18@hotmail.com.

We are able to provide meals to vulnerable and isolated people in Birmingham, prepared at The Warehouse Café in Digbeth.

We are currently operating a food bank in conjunction with Northfield Community Partnership. Food items are delivered to those in the local ares, please call...

The Forum is able to arrange the provision and delivery of food parcels to those in need. There is some possibility of support from Shelter.

Volunteers from the community centre are supporting vulnerable people by offering a shopping/medicine service. Edgbaston-based.

Foodcycle are delivering free food parcels to isolated and vulnerable people in Falcon Lodge and other local areas on Wednesdays from 9.30am. Please contact Justin...

During this difficult time, in the interest of keeping our community members and staff safe we have had to postpone all activities until the Government...

We are able to deliver supplies and medicines to the most vulnerable. Please get in touch on 07858 150671 if you need support.

Delivery of essential food to Hall Green residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Call or text 07470153525 or 0121 439 2690. Delivery is available between 10am-7pm.

Hope Cafe at St James Church Centre is offering home delivery (covering Mere Green, Four Oaks, Harvest Fields and Falcon Lodge) of freshly prepared meals...

Ad-hoc food deliveries to vulnerable members of community. We are picking up food from Morrison’s and delivering to food banks etc. Have also offered transport...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we can arrange delivery of food parcels to vulnerable adults around Alum Rock. Please contact 0121 729 5116 or info@kanzulhuda.com.

We are running daily food delivery drops to vulnerable people across Birmingham. Please fill out the online form in order to refer somebody in:

https://www.covid19support.mattsmission.co.uk/

Food delivery, shopping and befriending.

We are delivering food parcels and hot meals to families in the Winson Green area. If you would like to find out how to receive...

We are continuing the Roots & Branches Community Kitchen project which we established in September 2019. Due to the current circumstances, we have adapted the...

Offering food delivery service for those who can't cook or shop for themselves.

Contact Alan Eaton: 0121 355 1217
Email: office@scurc.org.uk

Delivering shopping, collecting non-prescription medication and signposting to other support.

Contact Jagbir Singh: 07795 646 240
Email: mcpjag@gmail.com

We have a limited ability to do some deliveries of bags to people who live locally to St Germains. We have mostly fresh food but...

t Marks are now offering hot meals on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; which they will deliver locally. The cost of this service is...

We are working with a network of voluntary organisations across the city to get food to those in need.

During the Covid-19 outbreak, The Big Feed are able to use the kitchen facilities at Manningford Hall to cook meals and deliver them to vulnerable...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Warstock Community Centre are arranging food distribution around Billesley and Highters Heath.
Contact through warstockcommunity@outlook.com or ken.axford@hotmail.co.uk

Free foodpacks available in Stechford, Shard End, Hodge Hill, Castle Vale, Castle Bromwich, Chelmsley Wood, Walsall, for:

Those self-isolating
The Over 65s
Frontline NHS Staff...

Food/medicine support if you cannot leave your home due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

Mere Green area - offering shopping or non-prescription medicine collection.

Call Lynn Jennings::07950 085 905
Email: jennings206@aol.com / info@arkcommunity.church

Shopping service for isolated and vulnerable Chinese people.

Call: 0121 685 8510
Email: service@chinesebirmingham.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chinesebirmingham/

Ethnicity focus: Chinese

Solidarity in Separation
We are now distributing free food on a pilot basis and plan to expand significantly over the coming weeks.
If you need...

We are collecting and cooking food and delivering meals to isolated and vulnerable in their area.

Contact: Sarah Hayes 0121 429 3431
https://www.facebook.com/stgermainschurch/

We can pepare and deliver food parcels to some of the most vulnerable who are struggling during the pandemic. Please get in touch for further...

We are providing food parcels and other non- food essential items to our member school families.  Please get in touch for further details.

Call: 07951...

Our vision is to excel in all our endeavours to meet the needs of older people and others in need. As those needs change during...

During COVID-19, we are currently able to deliver emergency food parcels to the most vulnerable people in the community. We are prioritising the most isolated...

Food Support: We are currently supporting those who are self-isolating in the Northfield area, with collecting and delivering food shopping.

Medication: We can also collect...

Offering a chargeable shopping and drop of service suited to community members who are able to pay for a service but are self-isolating or should...

Are you financially struggling and need help?

Handsworth Wood Youth Group has provided over 100 food packs for the local community and delivered PPE and...

A free food parcel delivery service for those struggling with basic necessities. Please get in touch for further details.

Are you isolated and need help due to the current COVID-19 outbreak?

We can help with Food parcel delivery and Prescription Collection. Please get in...

We have arranged that people can come to St Anne’s in Digbeth starting Tuesday 21st April, between 10am -12pm to pick up food parcels for...

Ethnicity focus: Irish,Irish

We are here to help and support the elderly and vulnerable with food during COVID-19 lockdown. If you are over 65 and in isolation, don't...

During these challenging times the lighthouse will be utilising their food order from Fareshare to provide free food to those in need.

If you're suffering...

Organisation for Sickle Cell Anaemia Relief and Thalassaemia Support

Our offices will be partially closed due to COVID-19 as part our measures to help prevent...

Provide materials for locals to grow their own veg whilst at home isolating along with arts and craft activity packs and some simple cooking recipes....

Based at Edgbaston Community Centre - we are delivering a hot food service.

IMed's shopping delivery service to those in self-isolation.

If you need any assistance with shopping for standard delivery or shopping for international food, please e-mail...

We have teamed up with renowned artisans Vegan Vybes to offer a healthy takeaway lunch for those affected by the Covid -19 closures.
Sample lunch:...

Our vision is to excel in all our endeavours to meet the needs of older people and others in need. As those needs change during...

We are assisting with Peery Beeches Church Subsidized Healthy Lunches Outreach.

Collection from Perry Beeches Baptist Church, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11.30am to 12.30pm.

Contact: Barbara...

The Selly Oak and Northfield NNSs are working together to provide food distribution, help with shopping, prescription collection etc. Contact through Northfield NNS on 0333...

To help protect the most vulnerable and support those in need in the communities we work in, we are now providing four new services in...

Assistance in basic food parcel delivery and a friendly phone call (between 10am – 4pm) for the elderly and vulnerable.

We are offering soup and a hot meal every Friday and Saturday 6pm - 7pm. All are welcome.

We are located outside Handsworth Library, Soho...

During the COVID-19 pandemic we are offering support to local residents who would normally attend the Church that need a few items from the shop.

Food Collections Four Dwellings Primary. (Monday & Friday PM)

Food deliveries 7 days a week, referrals via The Active Wellbeing Society website.

We are currently offering unch bags - Take away soup & sandwiches (Tuesdays only)

We are making provision of food parcels for people who need them. We are always seeking help for delivering the parcels to those in need....

Vouchers available for Bethany and Trussell Foodbanks. We can issue food vouchers Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm, to people aged 18 and above. The opening times...

Covid-19 Emergency period: B30 Foodbank at Cotteridge Church is closed to the public but is still providing emergency food.

B30 Foodbank is still providing emergency...

Our foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in our local area.
Opening hours: Thursdays 1pm...

Foodbank Centre is currently open on Thursdays 11am to 1pm. Please get in touch for further details.

Foodbank and befriending service available.

The Food Bank is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:30am to 1:30pm.

You must have a Red Food Voucher -...

Our foodbank is operating a satellite spot in Yardley Wood Baptist Church. Please get in touch with us in order to learn more details. The...

COVID-19 Update: The foodbank opens Friday 10am-12:30pm.

Our foodbank is part of The Trussell Trust’s network of 428 foodbanks, working to tackle food poverty and...

Our foodbank is operating a satellite spot in Hall Green Church of the Ascension. Please get in touch with us in order to learn more...

By referral only. Clients cannot self-refer

In partnership with Narthex (Sparkhill Foodbank) and the Church of the Ascension, a Trussell Trust foodbank is held in the Church Hall every Friday 2.00pm...

Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system.

We know that anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different reasons. In...

At FareShare we save good food from going to waste. Fresh, tasty and in-date food from some of the UK’s top food companies. We redistribute...

We are providing free furniture for those in need by referral during the Covid-19 pandemic. Please get in touch on newfrankley@newstarts.org.uk.

We are looking for new and budding gardeners from across Yardley constituency area to get involved with our new growing initiative. No garden? No problem!...

The Unity Hubb is a centre offering projects and services to the local community in Ward End. During COVID-19, Unity Hubb is offering online support...

We are based at the allotments on Court Oak Road, Harborne. We are trying to offer an opportunity for gardening enthusiastic members to meet and...

Mental health wellbeing support offered via telephone, Skype and other online platforms. Call 0300 304 5530 for further information 8am to 8pm. Currently accepting referrals.

We are offering health and well-being advice on a variety of topics including; budgeting, fitness and healthy eating.

Like the Facebook page CTETBHAM for regular...

1 hour via zoom or whatsapp £50:00 per hour

Join Parveen Talwar, Nutritional Therapist via zoom for information on how you can look after your...

Delivered via zoom 4 hours £50:00 per hour.

Join Parveen Talwar, Nutritional Therapist via zoom for information on how we can support those who are...

Khush Minds - by Creative Cohesion West Midlands

Khush Minds provides health and wellbeing services across Birmingham. The project works with partners and specialist organisation...

Maggie Thompson is currently running two Laughter Yoga sessions per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.00 pm for 15 to 20 minutes. The sessions...

3 modules 3 hours via zoom - £50:00 per hour

Join Parveen Talwar, Nutritional Therapist via zoom for information on how we can support those...

We are currently providing online activities and running a you-tube channel to encourage people to stay mentally healthy through arts and activities. Please visit: https://www.youtube.com/user/LouDeemY

We provide free, confidential and impartial advice for people living in Birmingham. During COVID-19, we are currently able to provide Health & Wellbeing support over...

The WHOLE Woman programme is a fitness and wellbeing programme delivered by Impact 4Life Wellbeing in collaboration with Shakti Women

This programme has been designed...

Witton Lodge are offering weekly well-being calls to identified vulnerable individuals in Perry Common.

Chronic Fatigue Conditions, M.E. and Fibromyalgia

24 hour contact centre to provide support to individuals at end of life or receiving palliative care. Access to support from Community Nurse Specialists, Physios,...

Health information made available in all community languages for women to understand. Smart Women is a Sparkbrook-based CIC.

Following the government’s instructions to stay at home, all our face-to-face advice services will be suspended for the foreseeable future. People who have already booked...

Advive and support via telephone/email/video call for families with autistic children.

Action on Hearing Loss Information Line: Telephone 0808 808 0123 | Textphone 0808 808 9000 |
Information Line open as normal. People can contact them...

Support to ileostomists and internal pouch patients within the Birmingham area via email or telephone.

We are now extending our services and have set up a dedicated helpline which will be in operation 7 days a week from 9.00am to...

Ethnicity focus: Irish,Irish,Irish

Breaking the Silence is a charity that exists to raise awareness and support of domestic abuse, forced marriage and/or human trafficking. As part of our...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2833381136748403

Due to recent social restrictions caused by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak Clouds End CIC wanted to create this group to support and encourage those who...

Clouds End CIC is continuing to support people with hoarding issues on the phone and also support workers. We are still taking referrals for those...

Age Concern Birmingham Day Care (during COVID19; telephone, virtual, community and home support)

All our day care clients are being contacted on an agreed basis,...

Telephone support for people who would normally receive home visits but cannot due to the COVID-19 pandemic, covering Small Heath & Bordelsey Green. Contact available...

Emmaus supports more than 800 formerly homeless people. We provide them with support, a home for as long as they need it and meaningful work and training in our social enterprises. We hope to increase our capacity to 1,000 rooms by 2020.

Sustain provides accommodation for individuals all of whom are experiencing mental health problems, learning difficulties and/or dual diagnoses, (including those who are recovering from alcohol/drug dependency.)

Providing deliveries of food and cooked meals to those who are or have been homeless or at risk and elderly in adjacent sheltered housing.

Centre...

Please note that due to COVID-19 we are operating with a reduced staff and the pandemic's effects on other organisations may affect our access to...

Recent reforms to the benefit system are causing homelessness and making it harder for homeless people to get back on their feet.

Visit our webpage...

Temporary Accommodation: 6AM - 12PM 7 days a week. Call on:

0121 464 6381 or 0121 675 6805 or 0121 675 5531

"Emergency (Accommodation) out...

Our daily Drop In sessions are open five days a week for people who are rough sleeping or are extremely vulnerable. We can see 30 people at a time and breakfast and lunch is available.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Please note that due to the Coronavirus pandemic our reception is currently closed. Whilst our staff work from home, our services are still...

Birmingham’s only permanent night shelter for people experiencing tough times on the streets.

Due to COVID-19 this service is currently operated from a hotel in...

Housing advice is available via phone, email and video. Please contact the office 0121 386 4345 to be referred on.

Housing support for those effected by coronavirus, supporting over issues of rent payment, evictions etc

During these unprecedented times, our Housing Support, Supporting People and PURE services remain in operation for Birmingham’s citizens. Our Lead Workers are providing their support...

What we offer:
We offer a person-centered one to one support
We offer help with filling out benefit forms and attending appointments
We provide basic life skills training course from reputable organisations
We help prepare service users for job interviews and CV building
We have mental health support available from Birmingham Minds
We help them to foster and build meaningful relationships within the community
We provide opportunities for them to develop a range of different skills

Our Rough Sleeper Outreach Service gives responsive support to address immediate needs of those sleeping rough in the City. Referrals can be made into our...

Riverside is a National leading Housing Association, providing care & Support, Retirement Living and general needs housing throughout the country.

We are providing housing support - call us on 0300 303 0099 or 0121 772 2483. OR text Need St Basils to 62277 - this...

We are offering support for those who are at risk of homelessness or are homeless where their Asylum Application has been refused. Please call us...

Free helpline for anyone with any concerns related to COVID-19 and immigration. Please call 0800 678 1767 on Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, or...

Thank You Key Workers - You are doing a wonderful job keeping us safe and keeping us well.

Let us show you our appreciation -...

A range of guides to help people negotiate a range of legal issues, useful for any time with additional information relating to coronavirus.

According to...

Advice to employment law related to Covid-19.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Our Domestic Violence service is still operational but all support offered will now be telephone-based or through Zoom video conferencing. To make a...

Birmingham LGBT runs the Ageing Better LGBT Hub, which offers practical and access to financial support older for LGBT people, whether as individuals or in...

Virtual coffee & chat for the LGBT community in isolation.

Support each other - Take some time out - Join our Social Cafe via Zoom....

Routine sexual health testing is not currently available at Birmingham LGBT or any other Umbrella Clinic. If anyone has symptoms of an STI or needs...

For any trans or non-binary service users wishing to access Wellbeing Support, we can still offer telephone or virtual support appointments through Zoom video conferencing....

Our Wellbeing Support service is still available during the partial lockdown. For general practical and emotional support we can still offer telephone or virtual support...

Listen and Connect is a listening service with a difference!

Listen and Connect provides a telephone support service that offers a safe space for people...

We are delivering hot meals every day at 12pm from All Saints kitchen to those in need. If you or someone know is in self-isolation,...

During the Covid-19 Pandemic. the Asian Resource Centre in Handsworth is able to support with medication delivery. Please call 0121 523 0580.

During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Nishkam Pharmacy are able to offer some support around delivering medication. Please call

We're connecting 14-25 year olds with therapists (traditional and creative) through lockdown and beyond. For those struggling to cope, choose the therapist and type of...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we are providing telephone support for anyone who cares for someone with mental health along with connecting communities and those vulnerable...

Discovering ways to adapt to what life throws at you makes you more able to cope.
Resilience is a process of effectively coping with adversity...

A range of new, easily accessible mental health support is now available for patients in Birmingham and Solihull, based around four groups:

0-18 year olds...

Online and telephone counselling services offered during the COVID-19 outbreak.

We are here for you.

The Birmingham Mind Helpline provides advice, information and signposting to people with mental health issues, carers, professionals and the general...

A listening service for anyone who is in distress and needs to talk.

Contact us by phone or e-mai - we are available 24 hours,...

We are a counselling centre in the heart of Birmingham. We are dedicated to providing a low cost first class face to face counselling service...

Community Counselling is offering free emotional support via phone or online counselling to adults severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Small community group based in Quinton currently keeping in touch via phones - can provide support with mental health and a listening ear.

Life Coaching to identify goals and support self-empowerment to achieve them. Please contact Rob or Ceri at Robert.Harris@compass-support.org.uk /
Ceri.Cooper@compass-support.org.uk or on 07841067622 / 07525...

COVID-19 Update: Telephone and video counseling sessions available.

A very warm welcome to St Martin's Counselling Service. We hope you’ll take a little time to...

We are currently running Counselling, Mentoring and workshop programmes remotely by either telephone and/or via Zoom for those that find those platforms beneficial.

Opening times...

Beyond the Horizon Charity [BTHC] provides counselling, play therapy and support to children and young people affected bereavement, parent relationship breakdown and domestic abuse.

Accessing Mental Health Support for concerns surrounding COVID-19

- Having a bad day and want to talk to someone about it?
- Call Mental Health...

Due to Covid-19, the counselling service is available online, on phone and video call. Please get in touch on 0121 386 4345 to be referred....

Forward Thinking Birmingham, the city's mental health partnership for 0-25 year olds.

When someone says eating disorder, you probably think of catwalk models or super...

Telephone and video conferencing counselling to parents bereaved, or about to be bereaved, of their son or daughter, whatever the age of their child; children,...

We are here, if you need;
A listening ear
Supportive care
A friendly conversation

Call us on: 0121 515 0003

Free local wellbeing support service by telephone, offering emotional wellbeing and low-level mental health support sessions to adults aged 18+ in our catchment area (B16/B17)....

At times like this, we’re all looking for ways to relieve stress and anxiety to support our wellbeing, and nature is a powerful antidote. Spring...

Finding Balance; reduce stress, beat boredom and boost positivity.

Join Kam for a guided meditation to ease anxiety and stress during Covid-19 throughout the month...

We are providing therapeutic arts/crafts sessions for isolated people with stress/anxiety/mental health needs, aged between 18-55 (over 55 by special arrangement).
Must be patients of...

Forward Thinking Birmingham, the city's mental health partnership for 0-25 year olds.

VIsit our website for useful resources to support and help you during this...

St Germain's FREE Emotional Wellbeing Service can support you by offering:

We can support you by offering:

- A non-judgemental listening ear
- Self-help tips and skills for managing difficult emotions and stressful situations
- Support accessing other services that can help

To access the service all you need to do is register and one of our team will give you a call. Just let us know you would like to register by emailing wellbeinghub@stgermains.org.uk or calling us on 0121 517 0476.

Newman Health & Wellbeing, as a member of the Living Well consortium, is able to offer free short term counselling to people with a Birmingham...

We are a newly registered organisation who offer health and well-being support to young people and students in creative and engaging ways. We focus upon...

As a precaution and in line with national COVID-19 (coronavirus) guidance, our Forward Thinking Birmingham Pause drop-in centre in Digbeth has closed until further notice....

Forward Thinking Birmingham, the city's mental health partnership for 0-25 year olds.

Having a mental health crisis means different things to different people. You might...

We provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through our helpline, HOPELINEUK....

During these unprecedented times, our team is here providing easily accessible mental health support for our children and young people. These services are provided to...

During COVID_19 we are still available via telephone or video call. If you need some support and coaching contact Kam either by texting 07918077777 or...

Free Mental Health & Wellbeing Services.
The Living Well Consortium supports individuals and groups to maximise their mental health and wellbeing through personal and community...

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means that normal life is changing for all of us. These uncertain times may cause you to feel anxious, stressed, worried,...

We are currently running Counselling, Mentoring and workshop programmes remotely by either telephone and/or via Zoom for those that find those platforms beneficial.

Opening times...

We are currently running Counselling, Mentoring and workshop programmes remotely by either telephone and/or via Zoom for those that find those platforms beneficial.
Opening times...

Muslim Youth Helpline is a national award-winning charity helpline that provides free and confidential faith and culturally sensitive support services targeted at vulnerable young people...

Women's Consortium presents online virtual training. Next up we have; Overcoming Anxiety, Worry & Depression during the COVID 19 Pandemic, delivered via Zoom on Thursday...

Our Roots CIC is providing a free Counselling service to those who are unknown to the service and are experiencing psychological symptoms due to the COVID-19 situation.

This Counselling service is designed to:
- Ease stress on key workers
- Increase coping strategies
- Help with effects of Social Isolation
- Tackle loneliness
- Reduce relationship conflict
- Ease worries of and around COVID-19

We offer a maximum of 3 sessions to those who are not in a current psychological crisis

We provide support for those experiencing low level mental health problems and could benefit from someone providing a listening ear.

Unfortunately Birmingham Mind will be suspending all face to face services at our Recovery Hubs with immediate effect until further notice.
However, in the interim...

At OpenMinds Therapy Centres we offer long term specialist counselling and psychotherapeutic services for adults, children, and teenagers. Our trained and qualified therapists offer a...

Phone faith support available with those wrestling with social isolation and bereavement. Please call 07957 252208.

Offering emotional help, guidance and reassurance to people in Birmingham who may be finding the current Coronavirus situation overwhelming.

Support available 7 days a week...

We provide step-by-step programmes and support for those with anxiety disorders. Call 0844 967 4848, 10am–10pm daily, or receive email support at info@nopanic.org.uk.

We have set up a service to deliver psychological support to keyworkers (NHS, social care, public services, delivery people etc). This will be carried out...

A support line for young people to ring if they are;
- experiencing abuse
- need support with mental health
- or just need a...

Cherished is a non-profit organisation providing attachment focused support for girls in Primary and Secondary schools across Birmingham. Our groundbreaking self-esteem workshops and mentoring schemes...

Working with young people aged 11 to 13 in Edgbaston who may have experienced short-term trauma because of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Providing Therpeutic Counselling to...

Our #VirtuallyMinded Project is all about raising awareness of male mental health particularly in teenagers and young men.

Mental health problems in young adults are...

Free wellbeing and practical support available for people living in Birmingham:
- Phone support for anyone experiencing stress or struggling with their mental health
-...

COVID 19 Update: please call our Advice & Information Line if you require any support or further details about the services provided by Birmingham Mind...

New 24/7 telephone helpline supporting people in Birmingham and Solihull experiencing mental health difficulties during the current pandemic, now have easily accessible support to help...

Providing young people with online mentoring support from trained staff, supporting and signposting them at this difficult time. Please get in touch with us on...

Supporting those furthest away from mainstream support.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering one to one mentoring support to young people aged 10 - 16 based on their wellbeing needs. Please...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, this service has been changed to a telephone service - making it safer for you and our adviser.
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Our experienced...

A mutual support group for residents of Cambria Drive.

A team of volunteers are available to offer a range of help - food deliveries, help accessing foodbanks, delivery of info leaflets, dog walking etc.

The local neighborhood forum is setting up provision to respond to the needs of vulnerable local residents. Please get in touch to find out more...

This is a group for those that live and/or work in the Acocks Green Ward, in Birmingham to help each other out over the coming...

A group of volunteers delivering essential food items to older adults within Ward End/Small Heath/Bordesley Green area along with support for NHS staff. Please contact...

A group set up for Spanish people all across the city to access community-led support and to pitch in/be signposted to appropriate places to join in with the community effort.

A space for B31 Voices readers across south west Birmingham to chat and share information - currently focusing on the coronavirus outbreak.

A group set up for people all across the city to access community-led support and to pitch in/be signposted to appropriate places to join in with the community effort.

A group set up for people all across the city to access community-led support and to pitch in/be signposted to appropriate places to join in with the community effort.

A Facebook group for Bordesley Green residents to ask for help and support each other during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Connecting Yardley is now becoming Connecting Yardley Covid19 Mutual Aid: Working alongside communities in Acocks Green, Fox Hollies, Garretts Green, Glebe Farm, Greet, Hay Mills,...

Running a Solidarity Kitchen – a food support service which takes food directly to people. This will make more people able to self-isolate without the...

A lot of people want to help but aren't sure where to start.

This group is to:

- Connect - To bring individual streets/small areas...

The objective of this group is for self isolating individuals to make posts, comments or drop messages to this group to allow none infected individuals...

This is a space for those living in Erdington to support one another during the virus outbreak, to offer help and request it for ourselves...

A mutual aid group for residents of Hemisphere Apartments in Birmingham during this Coronavirus isolation period.

A group for Hodge Hill residents to share information, resources, advice and requests for support.

Bringing together people who can help those affected by Covid-19, with those that need some help.

This is a local group to coordinate the community organising to support the most vulnerable and isolated in our community during the Covid-19 outbreak.

IMPORTANT:...

Volunteers able to support residents in Erdington, e.g. help with collecting shopping, collecting medicine etc. Please get in touch to either request help or to...

We are local volunteers supporting the community in Moseley, making sure everyone has what they need to help them get through the COVID-19 crisis.

Charitable group set up and run by volunteers in response to COVID-19 to support people in need during the outbreak. Visit our Facebook page for...

A friendly support group whilst as a community we join forces to deal with the recent pandemic.

if you need any support or if you...

Selly Oak Community volunteer group to link up those who want to help their community with those who need help within the community!

Selly Park community group supported by Selly Park South Neighbourhood Forum and Christ Church set up to help those in need during the Covid-19 outbreak.

This group is about sharing information and supporting each other in Shirley in the face of the corona virus pandemic. This page is linked to...

For the residents of and anyone connected to the residents of Shorters Avenue B14 (Billesley) in case they need or can offer assistance to anyone...

A group to share helpful tips, and to allow those that need help to connect with those that can provide it. Staying in touch and...

Covid 19 support - For people living in the Summerfield/ North Summerfield area of North Edgbaston. Keeping it ultra local - Let's keep in touch...

The ‘Sutton Coldfield and Surrounding areas helping the Community during COVID-19’ group is about supporting those who are struggling during this time due to the...

Supporting residents during the coronavirus pandemic

As social isolation measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 increase, Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council, Age Concern Birmingham...

This group is for people who live, work and play or have an interest in the Great Barr area of Birmingham. The purpose of the...

Rehabilitating older people’s independence by promoting self-confidence, knowledge and skills.

Ethnicity focus: Asian,Asian,Asian,Asian

We believe in a world where everybody is valued and included as active and equal citizens in their community regardless of need

We are providing...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we are currently offering free online courses including improving English skills, poetry and maths short courses.

As well as our contact...

DigiKick are offering free internet support and social conversations to people during the coronavirus outbreak.

If you need information or advice on living with pulmonary fibrosis, we are here to help. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are currently offering...

Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people. This is online service which users can access through log-ins.

Online Zoom and FB calls to maintain contact with our community. If you'd like to take part, please call us on 07947354915 or email at...

Support for young people, including saftey online, mental health support, supporting with school and after.

Face to face services have stopped and we are providing...

Supporting existing beneficiaries and developing capacity to take referrals from futher afield. One to one support for children and young people only. FB and Instagram...

BVSC is leading the voluntary sector response to COVID-19 in the city. Here we have collated information including around how we can support during these...

The recreation and and the nature parks in Quinton are still open to the public with the trust that people will use them responsibly during...

Palliative Care services are available to support you at this time.
Please use the Hospices of Birmingham and Solihull (HoBS) central patient number: 0121 809...

If your family member or friend is living with a terminal illness, or if you have a terminal illness yourself, you may be worried about...

I can’t visit someone who is dying. What can I do?

if you aren’t able to visit someone in their last weeks or days of...

Parkride is a Fun and Flexible inclusive family cycling project that provides to all, regardless of age or need with the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors through cycling, together!

Women & Theatre’s Community Performance Club involves creative, uplifting activities for people over 50 & carers – currently taking place via Zoom. Group sessions encourage...

We are able to offer free delivery of prescriptions and rtoiletires during the Covid-19 outbreak. Please get in touch on 0121 366 8790.

Hope Radio is a not-for-profit community radio station that provides FM
radio programs for over 50s and their family and friends, who do not
have...

We are a charity supporting the integration of refugees and asylum seekers into British society and improving access to mainstream services.

Due to COVID-19, we...

Due to the Covid-19 virus, we have closed our drop in advice Mondays at Elmwood Church until further notice. We are providing phone support to...

Ethnicity focus: Somali,Congolese,Afghan,Iraqi,Bangladeshi,Syrian,Yemeni,Asian,African

Our website contains information on COVID-19 of relevance for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in the West Midlands, as well as those working with and...

Ethnicity focus: Somali,Congolese,Afghan,Iraqi,Bangladeshi,Syrian,Yemeni,Asian,African

Coronavirus update 25th march 2020: The Refugee and Migrant Centre service will be adjusted from Monday 23rd March 2020. We will be running our drop...

Ethnicity focus: Somali,Congolese,Afghan,Iraqi,Bangladeshi,Syrian,Yemeni,Asian,African

We are currently updating information on the availability and contact details of our services due to coronavirus, also called Covid-19. If you need refugee services,...

Ethnicity focus: Somali,Congolese,Afghan,Iraqi,Bangladeshi,Syrian,Yemeni,Asian,African

We are currently updating information on the availability and contact details of our services due to coronavirus, also called Covid-19. If you need refugee services,...

Ethnicity focus: Somali,Congolese,Afghan,Iraqi,Bangladeshi,Syrian,Yemeni,Asian,African

Refugee Action is responding to the particular problems faced by people seeking safety in the UK which put them at high risk during this pandemic....

Ethnicity focus: Somali,Congolese,Afghan,Iraqi,Bangladeshi,Syrian,Yemeni,Asian,African

All activities have been suspended. None or very limited contact with residents, and using digital media where possible for communication. The village has exercise leaflets...

Safegyarding continutes to remain vitally improtant during the COVID-19 pandemic. With this in mind, SCIE offers a variety of safeguarding training courses, many of which...

FREE weekly classes open to age groups 3-13 aimed at Czech & Slovak children. Various groups based on age/ ability will learn language, history and...

During the Covid-19 outbreak, Urban Devotion has suspended all face-to-face activity. We are invovled in daily distribution of free school meals in partnership with TAWS...

Course to be delivered via tutor on live zoom call

Free four day online course including the purchase of Security Guarding Licence
Security Guarding Licence...

The Umbrella service is being managed from Whittall Street Clinic (WSC) only via telephone triage on 0121 237 5700, signposting to the Umbrella webpage and...

We are supporting patients over the phone along with sourcing food parcels, delivering medications, and doing other odd jobs for people who need help. Call...

This group is not meeting because the church was being refurbished prior to the Covid-19 outbreak. However, the group is working with care homes and...

Care Package UK is here to help deliver food and basic supplies to families and individuals who are listed on the governments increased risk list,...

We can offer some support to vulnerable people local to Erdington with getting supplies. Please get in touch on 07920 490 263, or email info@digikick.co.uk....

Weoly Castle-based shopping service for those unable to get to shops. Call 0121 471 1133.

Due to COVID-19, the group has been suspended and the centre closed. The group is continuing to provide to members a support service, shopping, prescription...

We are coordinating network of volunteers in Castle Vale providing practical support targeting residents aged 70+ including essentials shopping, prescriptions and welfare checks.

The Sing Me Sunshine Group runs an online weekly video singing session for all citiens. Please check out the Facebook page to join in:

https://www.facebook.com/SingMeSunshine...

Weekly Zoom quiz on Mondays at 8pm for everyone. Youtube Channel with chats, updates, general content.

Website is being kept up to date and Church...

Looking to make new friends and have some fun at the same time? Test your general knowledge at our FREE weekly online Quiz Night. Questions...

Looking to make new friends and have some fun at the same time? Test your general knowledge at our FREE weekly online Quiz Night. Questions...

Link Workers continue to pick up referrals from their practices and offer telephone chats, basic advice or help with food and prescriptions.

At a time when we face a crisis in our lives, many people who do not regularly attend a place of worship, seek to make...

We are delivering African Holistic Dancing (for age 50+) through Zoom.
Sessions are twice per week.

Get in touch for more details!

Many people living with a long-term health condition find it difficult to attend exercise classes. To help them, Arthritis Action recently launched a series of...

Come join us for Bhangracise via zoom every Friday Morning at 10:30 – 11:30. Please send your email address to Shabana on 07941364718 to participate...

Try Bollyfit - A Bollywood dance workout with Anushka.

Mondays 7:30pm-8:30pm, Wednesday 10am-11am and Thursdays 6pm-7pm. All sessions are delivered over Zoom. Sessions are £2.50.

Our dance classes are currently being offered virtually, for more details on how to access this support - please email us on info@ourrootscic.co.uk and we...

Join our ‘Dig-it’ crew for fun, social sessions connecting adults of all ages and abilities, if you’re 18+ and live in Birmingham or Solihull you...

Exercise Ballet – Nina Azadeh helps you keep healthy with easy steps and famous music from musicals. 12pm Saturday afternoons.

This is streamed live from...

Facebook live exercise sessions at 2.30pm every day - go to https://www.facebook.com/MoveItOrLoseIt1/live_videos/ and there are previous sessions on there.

Support packs available during this difficult...

Free health and wellness sessions online such as Yoga and Tai Chi.
Details are on Facebook @cancersupportcentre / https://www.facebook.com/cancersupportcentre/

Contact Jackie Price: 0121 378 6295...

Even though we are expected to stay at home, the Wellbeing Team, funded by Sport England are working hard to ensure we all stay fit...

An inclusive place for sharing innovative and imaginative ways to keep us all active.

Allied Health Professionals service recognised by the NHS.  We provide individualised plans for patients who have lower back pain, headaches, neck and shoulderpian, sciatica and...

Please note: Due to Covid-19, all groups have been suspended but wellbeing calls are being made to all participants, and 3 dance sessions a day...

Crisis Skylight Birmingham is working hard to provide support to our members. We are still here to help.

We are providing most support remotely through...

10 Today is an exercise programme from Sport England and Demos designed for older people to protect against poor health and disease, and improve mental...

The football club is producing a series of podcasts and exercise sessions throughout Ramadan. Check them out on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SaltleyStallionsFC/

Offering online yoga sessions for anyone wanting to take part.

COVID_19: WE ARE STILL OFFERING FREE YOGA SESSIONS EVERY TUESDAY AT 9:30AM VIA ZOOM, BRINGING YOGA INTO YOUR HOME.
ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS...

Currently doing live Zoom Yoga on Tuesdays 7-8.30pm. Focusing more on breathwork and deep stretches and meditation techniques.

Please contact Abhaya Tele 07948 609 890.

There are lots of ways that people can keep themselves busy while in isolation, including through cooking, reading, online learning, watching films and doing light...

During the Covid-19 crisis, the church is enhancing their knowledge of other organisations offering help and providing pastoral care and practical support to those who...

All the latest tools, tips and ideas to make your community an even better place to live.

Just tell us what you need and why....

Now, more than ever, we need to work together to ensure young people, communities and organisations stay safe and as strong as possible.

We are...

During the current pandemic, the drop in is running daily from 10am - 2pm. Our drop-in workers can provide support with a range of needs...

Anawim is a voluntary sector organisation based in Birmingham which provides support services to women and their children at its Centre in Balsall Heath and...

We provide support during pregnancy, birth support and postnatal support. At this time this means that we will help you get hold of baby clothes...

Do you have a problem? Worried about money, work or need someone to talk to? Talk to us. Our Czech speaking advisor is here to...

Do you have a problem? Worried about money, work or need someone to talk to? Talk to us. Our Slovak speaking advisor is here to...

The group normally meet monthly at Pitleasows Assisted Living facility. 60 members all with LTC's. Group funded by the CCG and facilitated by gateway Family...

We are offering telephone counselling sessions to people who may be victims of abuse or trauma. The counselling sessions are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays...

Telephone support to 20-to 25 families each week to make sure that they are ok and coordinate volunteers that will help us to provide direct...

COVID-19 Update: Support is offered via phone/email. Contact details:

Text 07534 228120
Email: a.ahmed@eurosom.co.uk

Our core work is the weekly delivery of confidential Advice surgeries...

Due to the ongoing and developing situation of COVID-19, Midland Mencap are offering a telephone support service to our citizens, their families and the local...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering telephone support for clients that would normally attend our Day Centre. If there are locals that need support...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offerinf telephone advice services to people who need support with benefits, housing and debt. Please get in touch on 0121 471 3677.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Telephone support for clients that would normally attend activities at Unity Hubb is available at 07455 242156.

In addition to venue hire at...

During Covid-19 we are able to offer this programme to women online.

This groundbreaking support/recovery programme aims to transition fearful victims into fearless victors through...

We offer therapeutic services via secure online platforms to ensure that those families whose stress has increased, as a result of social distancing and staying...

We have launched four brand-new digital short courses (listed below). These courses are FREE to anyone aged 19+ (as of 31st August 2019), regardless of...

Training and apprenticeships - IT Tech / Coding / Cyber Security

COVID-19 Educate while you isolate: Free technical IT training for the unemployed who are...

Now, more than ever, we need to work together to ensure young people, communities and organisations stay safe and as strong as possible.

We are...

Due to Covid-19 Phoenix Training Service have developed several fully funded, accredited, online courses. We are offering online courses to West Midlands residents who are...

Free digital and numeracy courses to build your skills.

Want to learn a new skill while at home?
Find free, high quality digital and numeracy...

Big Birmingham Bikes and the Big Bike Project loan bikes for community led rides, teaching people to cycle and for short term day loans to...

We are a Birmingham-based social enterprise and community interest company, providing private specialist, trauma-informed support for individuals subjected to sexual violence & abuse.

We provide...

Emotional and practical casework support to adults living in the West Midland who have been identified as victims of human trafficking and modern slavery and...

Volunteers needs to help our coronavirus isolation support service.

If you can help sort food packs, deliver food using you car or provide any other...

The Pillars Academy has set up a Covid-19 response provision where food packages are donated to those vulnerable or working for the NHS. Support from...

Kings Heath Volunteers Network aims to offer support and assistance to elderly and vulnerable members of the community. Services being set up include: collecting and...

At the Active Wellbeing Society, we are refocusing our work to ensure we are able to provide comfort and support to Birmingham residents at this...

Pop to the Shop connects people who need food or medicine delivered to locals who shop for them.

Pop To The Shop is an online...

The goal that we all have been working towards together, all of us at GoodGym, is happier, healthier and better connected cities. The Coronavirus is...

Autis Birmingham, is going to be delivering a number of Growing packs over June and July and craft/sensory kits July/Aug to Children with SEND and...

Weekly online meditation sessions for all ages to relieve stress and promote mindfulness. Weekly online drumming and singing for families to engage and develop and...

Over 50? Are you feeling lonely and isolated?

Need support to live independently in your own home? Looking to make new friends?

Want to get...

Thanks to funding from Children in Need, we are now running a weekly youth club for young deaf people, from 8 - 14 years old. The youth club launched in October 2014 and runs every Wednesday evenings during term time.