New youth-led initiative in Wednesbury provides safe spaces and mental health support for young people
Led by three young people from Wednesbury, Uplifting Minds is a new community initiative focused on wellbeing, connection and mental health support for local teenagers. As part of United By 2022’s Ideas Made Real programme, the charity has awarded a grant to Uplifting Minds, a Wednesbury-based social action project, totalling £4,575. The Ideas Made Real programme, which is open to those aged […]
Young people in Birmingham funded to make their ideas for community action real!
Young people in Birmingham are set to lead three new community initiatives in the city, thanks to funding from United By 2022, the legacy charity of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. As part of United By 2022’s Ideas Made Real programme, the charity has awarded grants to three Birmingham-based social action projects, totalling £12,000. The programme, which is open to those aged 16 to 24, gives […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Volunteering in the West Midlands: Insights from our Commissioned Report
Volunteering plays a crucial role in events across the West Midlands, contributing to community engagement, skill development, and social impact. A report by FRY Creative, commissioned by the Birmingham 2022 Legacy Team, explores volunteering at events in the West Midlands. The report sheds light on common themes and learnings, aiming to improve events based volunteering […]
Calling our Commonwealth Collective! Celebrate Event Volunteering in the West Midlands
We are looking for members of the Commonwealth Collective to join us at The Exchange on the 7th June to be the first to hear about the Future of Event Volunteering in the West Midlands. After the Games you told us you wanted more opportunities to come together again as a team and we’ve been […]
Birmingham 2022 volunteers awarded the Pride of Birmingham!
Birmingham 2022 volunteers awarded the Pride of Birmingham! The 14,000 strong Commonwealth Collective who made visitors and athletes feel so welcome during Birmingham 2022 have been honoured with a Spirit of Birmingham Award at the recent annual Pride of Birmingham awards.