Volunteers Collective Impact Report Published

The latest United By 2022 Volunteers Collective Impact Report shows how the spirit of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games continues to inspire community action across the West Midlands. Over the past year, the programme has enabled volunteers to deliver 26,828 hours of volunteering. Here are some of the key things that stood out: The Volunteers […]
Gen22 and Ideas Made Real Impact Report Published

United By 2022’s Gen22 and Ideas Made Real 2023–2024 Impact Report highlights the incredible strides made by young people across the West Midlands. Designed to break down barriers to opportunity, these programmes have empowered 577 participants—many from underrepresented backgrounds—to lead over 22,000 hours of meaningful social action. Key achievements include: The report shows that co-creation, […]
United By 2022’s Impact in Birmingham

United By 2022 is the charity created to sustain the community legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. A global audience of more than a billion received a warm West Midlands welcome as the region became home to more than 5,000 athletes across 20 sports between 28 July and 8 August 2022. Beyond the Games, […]
United By 2022 Launches Impact Report

Born out of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, United By 2022 was created to extend the remarkable legacy of this ground-breaking event. The Commonwealth Games were a historic moment for our region, and we knew it was essential to ensure that the energy, excitement, and pride generated by the Games would have a lasting impact. […]
Gen22 Digital Filmmaking & Community Arts: Empowering Young Creatives in Wolverhampton

Read more about how young people in Wolverhampton developed their digital filmmaking and community arts skills.
Finding Purpose and Building Community: A Volunteer’s Journey with The Volunteers Collective

Hear from our dedicated Volunteers about the impact that volunteering has had on their sense of community.
Critical Mass: A Legacy of Movement and Inclusion

Critical Mass sustained a legacy of movement across the West Midlands, read more about the impact of this amazing programme.
Building Social Value: The Impact of the United By 2022 Trailblazer Strand

Find out more about the community organisation we worked with to expand the impact the West Midlands Social Value.
Bring The Power Festival Days: A Story of Youth-Led Transformation

Festival Days took place across the West Midlands, developed and led by young people. Read on to find out more
Creating Joy and Lasting Memories: The Stories of Perry Chaperone Volunteers

Perry, the enthusiastic bull mascot of the 2022 Commonwealth Games continues to bring joy across the West Midlands and needs chaperones at events in order to interact with the public. Read more about how Perry Chaperones spread joy across the Midlands!