Birmingham is the youngest city in Europe with under-25s accounting for nearly 40% of our population but it’s important not to forget that the city still has many older adults.
LoveBrum is showcasing three projects throughout December that support Birmingham’s ELDERLY community, helping to combat isolation and loneliness.
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.
Please check back soon to find out more about this month's final elderly project...
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Throughout the month three new local causes seeking funding go live. During the forth week of the month LoveBrum members vote for their favourite.
At the end of the month, the winning cause is announced and they receive valuable funding, and 12 months business and marketing support.
The process starts again. Three new causes go live. Voting starts again. We’re one step closer to a better Birmingham.
Peacemakers
Peacemakers is a charity that works with schools, helping children and adults build strong relationships and learn the skills to respond to conflict positively.
Catalyst Studios
Catalyst Studios is a film production and arts organisation that works to provide equal opportunities for disadvantaged young people, and portray more positive and realistic representations of young people, and people of colour, in mainstream media.
You’re Cherished
You're Cherished provides a range of group and 1:1 mentoring sessions for young girls to support them with a variety of issues and help them to feel safe, seen, soothed and secure.
Meriden Adventure Playground Association
Meriden Adventure Playground aims to compensate for the serious lack of play opportunities in Chelmsley Wood. As well as providing a place to play, the playground has become a community hub.
Birmingham Bike Project
Birmingham Bike Project collects second hand bikes, fixes them up and gives them to refugees and asylum seekers to provide a sustainable and low cost option for newly arrived communities to get around Birmingham.
Females of Empowerment
Females of Empowerment offers a range of support services for women who have experienced domestic abuse, helping them to rebuild their lives.
Kids Need Both Parents
Kids Need Both Parents support children and families across Birmingham going through separation, bereavement or long-term illness and ensure children have a voice whilst going through difficult times.
Noah’s Star
Noah’s Star runs a sibling support group at Birmingham Women’s Hospital, providing a safe place for children to play, whilst their parents spend time with their sick or premature baby.
Kidz Come First
Kidz Come First supports parents and children in Birmingham by providing a before and after school club, and holiday club. They focus on providing a service in more deprived areas with limited, or unaffordable, childcare.
