United By Family: City of Birmingham Hockey Club
City of Birmingham Hockey Club was established in June 2019, from the former Yardley Hockey Club founded in May 1932. The current City of Birmingham Hockey Club is comprised of three ladies teams, two mens teams and a badgers side respectively. City of Birmingham Hockey Club (COB) were recognised as a legacy hockey club of […]
United By Family: St John Ambulance West Midlands
St John Ambulance step forward in the moments that matter to save lives and support communities. They believe in empowering communities to improve the health of the nation, through volunteering for health and first aid. St John Ambulance have a deep heritage of caring, compassion, and health for the past 1000 years. Promoting the relief […]
Ellie Simmonds OBE Supports Launch Of Major Commonwealth Games Legacy
We were really excited to celebrate the official opening of Sandwell Aquatics Centre this week and delighted that our amazing trustee, Ellie Simmonds OBE, was there to represent our charity. Sandwell Aquatics Centre is one of the Games’ major legacy projects and it’s now open for public use. It was the only brand-new venue constructed […]
United By Family: Hit The Dhol
Hit The Dhol is a specialist in delivering educational Asian Dhol Drumming workshops in a range of settings and has been delivering workshops as sole trader for over 20 years. They are dedicated to the development and music education of schools and communities through Culture and Diversity projects. Through a series of interventions, they aim […]
United By Family: Canal and River Trust
Canal and River Trust are the charity who play a central role in helping people live a happier, healthier life by looking after and bringing to life 2,000 miles of waterways across the UK. Once at the heart of the industrial revolution, they are now used to deliver a Community Activity and Wellbeing Programme, reaching […]
United By Family: Sports Key
Sports Key is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) based in Birmingham and is a member of our United By Family. Dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing, cohesion, and life opportunities of the community, Sports Key focuses on individuals from low socio-economic backgrounds. By harnessing the power of physical activity, Sports Key aims to improve the […]
Our free Bring the Power Online Resources are now LIVE
To celebrate almost 1 year on from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, we are thrilled to have launched the Bring The Power Online Resources. Developed specifically for schools, youth clubs, and families in Birmingham and the West Midlands, these resources aim to widen knowledge, boost confidence, and inspire young minds to make a positive difference […]
Funding secured until 2025 for successful Legacy Programmes from Commonwealth Games
United By 2022 Legacy Charity, the organisation dedicated to maximising the long-term positive impact of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, is thrilled to announce the continuation of five highly successful legacy programmes. This follows a decision from the West Midlands Combined Authority Investment Board relating to the Commonwealth Games Legacy Enhancement Fund. The Commonwealth Games […]
New Volunteer Opportunities in June!
Two incredible volunteering opportunities are now live on our Volunteers Collective platform, offering you a chance to contribute to unforgettable events. Read on to learn more and get involved! School Games Legacy Event: On the 22nd and 23rd of June 2023, Sport Birmingham is hosting a remarkable event to celebrate nearly one year since the Commonwealth […]
Volunteers Collective Launch safeguards Legacy of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Volunteers
Coinciding with Volunteers’ Week 2023 the Commonwealth Games Legacy Charity, United By 2022, has launched its volunteering legacy with the Volunteers Collective and a new report on Event Volunteering in the West Midlands. The Volunteers Collective is a new digital match-making service that coordinates people looking for volunteering opportunities with organisations looking for volunteers, supported […]