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Want to help someone sleeping rough in the West Midlands? Here’s what to know first

Your compassion matters Across the West Midlands, people are stepping up when they see someone experiencing street homelessness. Whether it is offering a meal, warm clothing, or a kind word, these acts of generosity reflect the deep care within our communities. But many frontline teams, including local councils, homelessness charities, safeguarding professionals, and the police, are […]

Clouds End CIC: Supporting People Who Hoard with Compassion, Not Judgment

Clouds End CIC began with a simple but powerful belief: people who struggle with hoarding deserve compassion, understanding and tailored support, not judgment or stigma. The idea came about because hoarding was so often misunderstood. Too many saw clutter simply as a mess to be cleared, rather than a symptom of deeper struggles such as […]

Hope Community Project Celebrates 40 Years of Supporting Heath Town

  Hope Community Project in Wolverhampton is marking a special milestone this autumn: 40 years of walking alongside the community in Heath Town. Set up by the Sisters of the Infant Jesus, a Roman Catholic congregation of religious sisters in 1985, Hope began with simple acts of kindness. Door-knocking. Conversations. Friendship. That approach, rooted in […]

Wolverhampton to Host UK Recovery Walk 2025: A Celebration of Hope and Resilience 

This September, Wolverhampton will host the UK Recovery Walk 2025 for the first time. Taking place on Saturday 13 September, the walk will unite people in recovery, their families, and supporters from across the UK in a vibrant celebration of resilience, community and hope. The event will form part of National Recovery Month, a campaign […]