Causes

badg (Birmingham Adult Dyslexia Group) supports people with learning disabilities, but particularly focuses on helping those with dyslexia through support groups, online services and video content.

Street League works to improve the levels of youth unemployment in Birmingham by working directly with young people and engaging them through sport and physical activity.

Colebridge Trust works to improve opportunities for local people in Chelmsley Wood and the surrounding area, by creating meaningful work experience opportunities for those who are perceived as being the furthest from employment.

Umberslade Nurseries is owned by Queen Alexandra College and provides a place for a variety of people, including those with dementia and the local elderly community, to get involved in a range of craft and horticulture activities, as well as a place for them to socialise.

Karis BeFriends tackles elderly isolation by organising events for older adults in the community and provides practical support for those who are unable to leave their homes.

The Stonehouse Gang is a youth and community organisation based in Selly Oak, works with all members of the local community. Their senior citizens group provides a place for the elderly community to socialise.

Food Forest Brum is a project run by Spring to Life, which aims to provide a healthy and sustainable food supply for communities in Birmingham by planting forest gardens.

Zero Waste in the Community is a grass-roots, community lead solution to improving community pride through zero waste initiatives by reducing and reusing landfill waste.

Greenholm Primary School took over a derelict piece of land behind the school, which has been developed into a small farm that benefits both pupils and the local community.