August 2023

Can You Help Feed Birmingham?

By Alice Rosenthal Communications Officer The Active Wellbeing Society There has been a welcome move in recent years to combat food waste, and to make sure any leftovers go to feed bellies, not bins. This is something we are fully behind at the Active Wellbeing Society, we use surplus food in our cafes and our […]

Summer campaign reminds people that Homelessness Doesn’t Take a Holiday

By Robb Sheppard Communications Officer, SIFA Fireside (reproduced with permission)   It’s a sad truth that while the festive season often inspires acts of kindness towards vulnerable people, the same cannot always be said for the warmer months. But SIFA Fireside, the Birmingham support service for those experiencing homelessness, is addressing this issue head-on. They […]

Crisis Skylight Birmingham Service Update Aug 2023

New ways of Working at Crisis Skylight Birmingham Following the introduction of a new approach to supporting members, Crisis Skylight Birmingham now have Engagement & Assessment, Strengths & Assets Coaches and Lead Workers.  Matt Green, Skylight Director says “For 13 years our staff and volunteers have delivered life changing work with members and now my […]

CRASAC launches new training programme

Join the experts at Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre on Tuesday 12 September 2023 for an interactive and engaging training session which raises awareness of sexual violence, its prevalence and impacts.  Book your place The full day face-to-face workshop will provide an overview of what we mean by sexual violence, some of the key […]

Southampton Art Competition

The City Schools Art Competition that was held in Southampton was a huge success with the winners having their designs included as part of the Homeless Commemoration Service at Saint Mary’s Church on Wednesday November 1. There were many great entries making it a tough competition. Congratulations to our three winners, Amelia Szady from Oasis […]