Birmingham’s streets are no place to call home, yet too many find themselves stuck in hazardous temporary housing. To shed light on this issue and raise awareness of the lived experience of those who have slept rough or have been placed in unsecure housing, Shelter, Grand Central, HSBC, and ten talented local artists have joined […]

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 […]

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 […]

SIFA Fireside, the Birmingham homelessness charity, has remodelled its support services in response to the changing needs of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Birmingham. As always, homeless and vulnerably housed adults over the age of 25 will all be welcome at SIFA Fireside’s Support Centre: individuals who are rough sleeping or in […]