Charity
Arts Council awards £33 million coronavirus funding but gives nothing to Birmingham museums
Birmingham Museums Trust, which runs several high profile public attractions, is facing “a very uncertain future” today after an application for crisis funding during the coronavirus pandemic was turned down by Arts Council England. There is mounting criticism of this controversial decision as the Arts Council England (ACE) issued a total of £33million emergency response…
1,000 billboards donated across UK to showcase LGBTQ+ people for Pride month
A thousand digital billboards across the UK have been donated by Clear Channel to showcase and celebrate queer life during Pride month. The advertising hoardings will be taken over with photographic images created by and featuring members of the LGBTQ+ community celebrating Pride from their homes.
Food charity feeds hundreds of Birmingham’s vulnerable people during coronavirus pandemic
A Birmingham food distribution charity has been busy handing out essential food supplies to hundreds of vulnerable and homeless people during the coronavirus pandemic. Volunteers from Feedo Needo, which is based in Smithfield House, Digbeth, have been helping to distribute much-needed food supplies in Birmingham as the pandemic places a huge strain on charities across…
Stunning new charity mural unveiled in Brum depicting the battle against COVID-19
A dramatic new mural depicting Birmingham keyworkers battling against COVID-19 against the backdrop of the city’s skyline has been painted for charity in Digbeth. Birmingham-based street artist Josh Billingham (aka Gent48) painted the gigantic mural over the past few days and the final touches will be applied on Friday as the mural is unveiled to…
Ramadan marathon man raises over £53,000 for charity to help those affected by coronavirus
An incredible feat took place over the holy month of Ramadan as a Coventry man ran 260km and raised over £53,000 for charity while fasting. Haroon Mota, 34-years-old, initially set himself a target to raise £25,000 for some of the most vulnerable and poorest people in the world affected by coronavirus but by the end…
Heart of England offers help to mental health charities in the Midlands during lockdown
Heart of England Community Foundation has been extending help and support across the Midlands with its Coronavirus Resilience Fund, supporting charities that are having to adapt, modify or pivot to survive the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. In line with Mental Health Awareness Week, which is highlighting the theme of kindness, Heart of England has…
Inspirational hero raises nearly £200,000 for coronavirus charities while fasting
100-year-old Dabirul Islam Choudhury has raised nearly £200,000 for coronavirus charities while also fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. The inspirational hero from St. Albans, set a challenge to walk 100-laps of a communal garden while fasting during Ramadan and raise money for people affected by coronavirus. His incredible effort comes to a close…
British Muslim celebrities share positive message for Eid during lockdown
Birmingham born comedian Adil Ray has shared a heartfelt video message on social media as Ramadan comes to a close and families begin to prepare for Eid celebrations during the coronavirus lockdown. A number of British Muslim celebrities from the world of sport, comedy, radio, cookery, and film took part in recording an inspirational message…
100-year-old man raises over £75,000 for coronavirus charities during Ramadan
A 100-year-old poet and book lover from London is walking 100-laps while fasting during Ramadan to raise money for those affected by coronavirus. British Muslim centenarian Dabirul Islam Choudhury has raised a staggering £75,000 so far for over twenty different charities which help people affected by coronavirus in the UK and Bangladesh, and those delivering aid…
Meet the Birmingham volunteers creating scrubs for NHS staff still without basic PPE
A group of Birmingham women have stepped in to provide NHS workers with essential scrubs, as the government continues to fall short of delivering vital PPE to frontline staff. Despite being hit financially and socially by the coronavirus crisis, a team of women from across the city have joined forces to help coordinate the production and distribution of scrubs.