Community through Charity
At the heart of our community are the incredible local charities working tirelessly to create positive change. From providing essential resources to creating new opportunities for those in need, these dedicated teams are the real backbone of our neighbourhood. We believe that a thriving community lifts everyone up, and we are incredibly proud to support these local heroes. By championing their vital work, we hope to help them strengthen the community we all share and care about so deeply.
Every quarter we hand the reins to our team. A staff member is chosen to spotlight and support a charity that matters deeply to them, helping us give back to the causes that inspire our people.
Below are some of the charities we have worked with, click to find out their stories and what they do.
Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity
The Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity raises vital funds to enhance the lives and treatment of more than 100,000 sick children cared for at the hospital each year. Because the NHS only covers core medical care, the charity steps in to fund state of the art medical equipment, ground breaking research into childhood diseases, and world class facilities. They are also dedicated to making the hospital experience as comfortable and reassuring as possible for young patients and their families by building welcoming spaces, like child-friendly play areas and specialised family centres, to provide comfort during incredibly difficult times.
Mind
Mind is a leading mental health charity in the UK that works to ensure no one has to face a mental health problem alone. The organisation provides vital support and advice through national helplines, digital resources, and a network of roughly 100 localised "Local Mind" hubs that offer grassroots services like counselling, crisis care, and supported housing. Beyond direct support, Mind actively campaigns to reform government policy, improve NHS mental health services, and eliminate the social stigma surrounding mental illness.
Air Ambulance
Your local Air Ambulance is a vital, community-funded charity that delivers advanced pre-hospital critical care directly to the scenes of major medical emergencies and accidents. Operating via both high speed helicopters and specialised critical care cars, the service essentially brings the specialised capabilities of a hospital intensive care unit straight to the patient when every second counts treating severe trauma, cardiac arrests, and road traffic collisions. Under the banner of The Air Ambulance Service, this specific regional branch provides 24/7 lifesaving coverage across approximately 3,850 square miles spanning five English counties: Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Because the charity receives no daily funding from the government or National Lottery, it relies entirely on the generosity of the local public and businesses to fund its missions, which average around £2,500 each time the crew is deployed.
Myeloma
Myeloma UK is the only dedicated charity focused exclusively on myeloma, a complex and currently incurable blood cancer that originates in the bone marrow's plasma cells. Since its founding in 1997, the charity has worked to transform patient outcomes by funding pioneering scientific research, accelerating early diagnosis, and heavily campaigning to ensure the NHS grants patients rapid access to cutting edge treatments. Alongside its advocacy and research initiatives, Myeloma UK provides critical emotional and practical support to patients and their families through local support networks, educational resources, and a free, specialist led Myeloma Infoline.
Movember
Movember is a leading global charity focused entirely on changing the face of men's health. Best known for its annual campaign where participants sprout a mustache during the month of November, the organisation uses this fun visual cue to spark vital conversations and raise critical funding. Movember targets three major areas where men face disproportionate health risks: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention. By funding thousands of innovative research projects, local survivorship programs, and mental health initiatives worldwide, the charity aims to break down the social stigmas that often prevent men from seeking medical or emotional support, ultimately working toward a world where men live happier, healthier, and longer lives.
