One of the longest running Community Gardens in Birmingham, Martineau Gardens, has been recognised for its commitment to the community, receiving the Queens Award for Voluntary Service. The Gardens have been described by visitors as ‘an oasis of calm in the bustling city’ and as ‘Birmingham’s hidden gem’…
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Christmas opening times and foodbanks update
Household Support Fund is coming to Edgbaston
Are you an organisation that can you help us make Community Connections? If so please look at this opportunity….
Edgbaston NNS – Focus on Assets: Woolly Mammoth Stitch Works
Nov 25, 2021 | 2021, Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme
The Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network is here to help all of Edgbaston’s community assets with everything from grants and funding applications to networking and promotion. That’s why Community...
Getting the full picture to offer full support
Sep 21, 2021 | 2021, Case Stories, Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme
Across Birmingham, the city's Early Help system is still giving thousands of families and children vital help and support. Below, you can read the story of just one of those families. What is Early...
Social Prescribing case study: changing circumstances
Sep 2, 2021 | 2021, Case Stories, Social Prescribing
Every so often, we highlight case studies from our Social Prescribing Link Workers. Our Link Workers work with GPs across Birmingham and Solihull to provide social and non-medical support for...
Social Prescribing case study: Kurdish connections
Aug 26, 2021 | 2021, Case Stories, Social Prescribing
Throughout the pandemic, our Social Prescribing Link Workers have continued to support people - usually patients referred by their GP - with social or other non-medical issues. This is the latest in...
Digital Literacy Workers needed in south Birmingham
Jul 19, 2021 | 2021, Latest News and Updates
We're pleased to announce that Gateway Family Services is one of three community anchor organisations leading a new Digital Literacy project in South Birmingham. Together with Northfield Community...
Edgbaston NNS and Early Help Edgbaston – Focus on Assets: Love Your Neighbour
Jun 23, 2021 | 2021, Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme
The Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme newsletter goes out to members every two months, and we're delighted to report that it now includes the latest news from ENNS's sister service, Early Help...
Edgbaston NNS – Focus on Assets: Your Local Pantry at the Haven
Apr 29, 2021 | 2021, Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme
The Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network is here to help all of Edgbaston's community assets with everything from grants and funding applications to networking and promotion. That's why Community...
Services working hand in hand
Apr 19, 2021 | 2021, Case Stories, Social Prescribing
The job of Social Prescribing Link Workers is to listen to what people want and need, and then to direct them to local groups and services that can help them achieve their goals. Sometimes, those...