United By 2022 Launches Major Events Skills Academy to Boost Youth Employment in Birmingham
Birmingham is gearing up for a new wave of opportunity for its young people as United By 2022, the legacy charity of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, partners with Birmingham City Council to launch the Major Events Skills Academy—a first-of-its-kind programme designed to connect young Brummies with real career pathways in the city’s booming events […]
Your Wishes for the West Midlands – The Next Chapter
Back in April, we brought The Next Chapter to Birmingham New Street – an interactive exhibition celebrating the community legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Over four days, we transformed the station into a storytelling space, filled with fairytales, podcasts, knights, and lions – all sharing the impact of United By 2022 so far. […]
Real Opportunities, Real Change: Why Our Work With Young People Matters Now More Than Ever
In the West Midlands, youth unemployment is one of the highest in the country. In Birmingham—the youngest city in Europe and one of the most deprived local authorities in England—the need for youth-focused support is urgent and growing. At the same time, public funding continues to shrink, and opportunities for young people are becoming increasingly […]
Three things I learned during Social Economy Drive Week
By Shah Begum, Head of Social Value Last month, the West Midlands celebrated the Social Economy Sector with a packed week of events. These aimed to promote and connect organisations working to tackle poverty, reduce inequality, and champion overlooked communities. Running from November 18th to 22nd, the week began with a Social Economy Breakfast hosted […]