As the cost-of-living crisis continues to grip the country, many households across our communities are feeling pushed to the brink. While families and individuals may be feeling the pinch, they may not feel that they are quite at the point at which they may need or be eligible to access a foodbank. However, they may […]
Natalie Allen, former Head of National Partnerships at Homeless Link has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer at SIFA Fireside, the Birmingham charity that supports homeless and vulnerably housed individuals in leading happy, healthier lives. Natalie joins SIFA Fireside from Homeless Link, where she has been working as the Head of National […]
The increase in the cost of living is at the forefront of everyone’s minds at the moment. Sadly, there are necessities that are no longer affordable for families, and this includes school uniforms. A survey of about 1,000 UK parents by The Children’s Society suggested those with children in state schools spent on average £337 […]
Free Classes in Movement and Dance @ Micro Rainbow We hope you are having a good LGBT History Month! We wanted to tell you about Micro Rainbow, a supported housing provider who specialises in helping refugees and asylum seekers who identify as LGBTQI+. Micro Rainbow’s vision is to create a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, […]
Homeless Link Spring Conference: Accommodation Solutions Homeless Link are the national membership charity for organisations working directly with people who become homeless in England. In March Homeless Link are hosting their Spring Conference in Birmingham. This will be an in-person event and a great opportunity to network with other organisations and charities within the homeless […]
“Violence Against Women and Girls: Cause and Consequence of Women’s Homelessness” Train-the-Trainer Offer: RSVP in conjunction with Birmingham Community Safety Partnership are offering agencies the opportunity to attend ‘Train-the-Trainerr’ sessions for the training ‘Violence Against Women and Girls: Cause and Consequence of Women’s Homelessness’. This will be an opportunity for staff to develop their knowledge […]
Did you know that as part of Birmingham City’s approach to ending homelessness, there are four commissioned services aimed at specific groups of people to provide specialised advice and support? Homelessness HUBS are available for young people aged 16-25 adults over the age of 25 women fleeing domestic violence and adults aged 18+ leaving custodial […]
Some of the biggest names in comedy and light entertainment converged on Birmingham’s Glee Club in January to help raise money for Crisis UK at their annual Crisis At Christmas Comedy night. The Crisis at Christmas comedy night at the Glee in Birmingham is an annual event coordinated by Uzma Shaheen, West Midlands Regional Fundraising […]
Learn to tap dance and be part of a tap dancing world record attempt – no experience necessary about Tappin’ In Tappin’ In is a project happening across the West Midlands during spring-summer 2022, as part of Birmingham International Dance Festival and the Birmingham 2022 Festival. We’re inviting people to come together weekly between February […]
Local authorities from across the West Midlands have joined to help rough sleepers as they battle the harsh winter weather and ongoing challenges caused by the pandemic. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), the Homelessness Taskforce, and partners from the public, private and voluntary sectors, have set out a joint winter plan with the aim […]
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