Sandwell

A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out – Spotlight on Big Issue Birmingham and West Midlands

There cannot be many people in the UK who have never seen or heard of the Big Issue. Maybe you have seen one of the thousands of vendors selling the latest issue on high streets up and down the UK; maybe you have purchased one, or have a subscription.  Founded in 1991, the Big Issue […]

Black Country Foodbank Christmas Campaign

by Keeley Jones, Deputy CEO/Operations Manager This coming winter, we are hoping to support as many individuals and families in our local communities with essential items. Christmas is the season of goodwill, when we see so much generosity and kindness, and have the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful people, community groups, faith groups and […]

The Black Country Foodbank publish their 2023 impact report.

Since its inception in June 2006 at Chawn Hill Church in Stourbridge, the Black Country Foodbank (BCFB) has been steadfast in its commitment as a Christian-based charitable organisation to aiding those in need. Fast forward to the end of 2023, the BCFB has remarkably expanded its reach, boasting a comprehensive network of 26 food banks […]

Black Country Foodbank – Recipe Bag Initiative

The Black Country Foodbank recently launched an initiative in the Sandwell area. Receipe Bags use the ambient food in the food parcels to create appetising and healthy meals. The recipe bag contains ALL the ingredients needed to cook a nutritional meal along with a step-by-step instruction recipe card, and a QR code which opens a […]

Christmas at the Black Country Food Bank

At BCFB we are so grateful to all of our donors who give so much to help those who are in crisis. The winter months bring their own financial pressures but this year with the added challenges of energy prices, the end of furlough, rising food prices and cuts to benefits many are going to […]

St Basil’s Live and Work Scheme

An innovative and Award winning project in Sandwell, offering Apprenticeships and affordable rents with support to any young person, whether they have been homeless or not.  Live and Work scheme Private rent prices are continuously rising which ultimately leads to young people finding it extremely hard to become independent. That’s where St Basil’s ‘Live and […]

Mobile Advice Units Take Citizens Advice to Walsall’s Communities

Citizens Advice Sandwell & Walsall were awarded a grant from the Enhancing Community Support  from the British Gas energy trust in October 2021. The grant will fund the operating costs of a mobile advice unit called CASPER (Citizens Advice Supporting People’s Economic Recovery) ensuring money and energy advice services can be delivered in the heart […]