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. […]
Accelerating Change: A Conversation with Malikah Khan for International Women’s Day
In honour of International Women’s Day, we are excited to bring you an inspiring conversation with Malikah, a young and passionate social change activist who joined United By 2022’s Ideas Made Real programme, to provide young women from her community access to snow sports. Through her own experiences, Malikah recognised there weren’t many girls that […]
50forWM50: New campaign launches to celebrate volunteers across the West Midlands
We’re delighted to support a brand-new campaign from the West Midlands Lieutenancy, which is inviting people from across the region to nominate a volunteer who is making an impact in their local community. 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of the West Midlands county and the West Midlands Lieutenancy. To celebrate this special milestone, the […]
The Inclusive Communities Fund is now live!
Creating a lasting legacy for the West Midlands: The Inclusive Communities Fund is a direct result of the budget surplus from the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Through the Fund, £9million will be awarded to community-based organisations across the West Midlands, enabling access to exciting opportunities and fresh funding. Empowering Communities The Inclusive Communities Fund will support […]
We are excited to announce the 14 organisations partnering with us for Phase 2 of Gen22!
Join Gen22 as a Funded Grassroots Partner and Empower Young People in Your Community!
Are you a start-up organization, sports club, digital/media, creative, or cultural organisation passionate about creating positive change in your community? Gen22 invites you to be part of an exciting program that empowers young people and fosters social action within the West Midlands. Gen22 is dedicated to empowering young people aged 16-24 and creating meaningful opportunities […]
United By 2022: Official Volunteer Partner for Festival 23 in Birmingham’s Centenary Square
Birmingham’s Centenary Square has come alive this weekend as the vibrant Birmingham Festival 23 takes centre stage. We are thrilled to be the Official Volunteer Partner for the Festival, providing 100 volunteers for the event. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our commitment to fostering the legacy of the Commonwealth Collective, the volunteers that […]
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 […]
