A Message from our Chair of Trustees Pat Wing
A Message from our Chair of Trustees Pat Wing. RE: Dick Atkinson, co-founding member of St Paul’s Trust.
Long Covid Research
St. Paul’s are hosting a free ONLINE information event on Monday February 20th, for anyone who may still be experiencing symptoms as a result of having Covid. The NHS are keen for everyone to get the help that they need and have tasked local organisations to run these information events.
Mr. David Cusack, Chief Executive leaves St. Paul’s
After six and a half years as the Chief Executive, Dave leaves St. Paul’s today. Whilst at St. Paul’s Dave has done an outstanding job in stabilising and moving the Trust forward. There have been some very difficult times, but Dave through his many years of experience and at times dogged determination has skilfully guided us to a stable place and leaves us in a very healthy and sustainable position.
Introducing our new Chief Executive
We are pleased to announce that St. Paul’s Community Development Trust has now appointed a new Chief Executive to succeed Dave Cusack our current CEO.
The Board of Trustees has appointed Lisa Martinali.
Warm Spaces
Its where to come for warm welcomes, hot drinks and to recharge your batteries!
Commences 3rd Jan 2023.
Call To Action – Cost-of-living crisis
Call to action from St. Paul’s Trust CEO David Cusack regarding the worsening cost of living crisis.
With the winter looming and the cost-of-living crisis getting more severe I want to reach out to third sector colleagues/faith groups/business’s’ in the Balsall Heath area to see if there is an appetite for us to come together to see what we can collectively do to support the local population who we all know will struggle to heat their homes and feed their families.
I believe that collectively we could make a difference and I am therefore suggesting that as many of us who are interested in working together meet to try and scope out an approach.
Compost Culture
St. Paul’s Community Development Trust are delighted to be part of a project called Compost Culture supported by funding from The National Lottery Community Fund Climate Action Fund. We will be working with a fantastic set of partners, led by Incredible Surplus, to continue our work developing a closed loop system on site, where our organisation will compost all of the food and other biodegradable waste we produce and use the compost to grow fruit and vegetables. The systems we develop here at St. Paul’s will be a place to look, learn and find out about composting and we’re looking forward to inviting you to events and activities where you’ll be able get involved in this important Climate Action activity.
Healing Waves Event at Moseley Road Baths
Healing Waves is a gentle therapeutic movement class at the historic swimming pool at Moseley Road Baths.
Running on Monday’s between 12pm and 1pm. Starting on the 24th of January 2022.
For more information please contact, Emily Butler on Emily.Butler@moseleyroadbaths.org.uk or call her on 07596 858360.
Joint Statement: TAWS will be leaving the Farm
The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) and St. Paul’s Community Development Trust have been in partnership for two years working together to ensure the funding of the Balsall Heath City Farm, as well as working together on the site to bring support and services to the local community in addition to those already being provided there. This includes a community kitchen and a portable Share Shack.
Census 2021 Workshop
We are working with the Census Engagement Team, who will be hosting a workshop to help those who are yet to or need a little extra help to complete the 2021 Census.
The session will be held at Balsall Heath Children’s Centre (10 Malvern Street, B12 8NN, next to Balsall Heath City Farm) on Tuesday the 27th April between 11:00 and 15:00.
https://census.gov.uk/en/start/
Please remember that you are required by law to complete the Census as soon as possible.
The Farm is reopening on Monday!
Balsall Heath City Farm Reopens on Monday 12/04/21
After the Government announcement regarding step 2 of easing the lockdown, we are pleased to announce that our little City Farm can reopen to visitors from Monday. As social distancing is still of utmost importance, we will continue to use our booking system to ensure that no more than 6 people visit at any one time. Please continue to follow the “Hands, Space, Face” guidance.
You can book a visit by using the Booking System on the Visit and Donate page
Census 2021
The 2021 census is here
Text taken from the 2021 Census Digital Accessibility Leaflet (attached PDF)
In the linked leaflet, you will find all the information you need
to help you get support, whatever your needs.
It informs decisions about the things that matter
to your community.
This leaflet outlines the wide range of accessibility
support available to help you take part in Census 2021.
It’s important to fill in your census questionnaire
because it gives us the most detailed information
we have about our society. You must complete the census by law.
National Lockdown January 2021
National Lockdown
Government advice on the rules concerning the newly announced lockdown.
Information can be found on the UK Government website by clicking this link
Message from The Chief Executive
New coronavirus restrictions for Birmingham
New coronavirus restrictions have been announced for Birmingham residents as a result of the government’s new three-tier system. These come into effect TOMORROW: Wednesday, 14 October.
The city has been placed in the ‘alert level 2’ due to infection rates above 100 per 100,000 people. This means households will not be able to meet indoors (except with support bubbles) – including indoor hospitality, leisure and retail. This is in addition to the national ‘rule of six’ and the local ban on meeting other households in private homes – though the rule of six will now apply to private gardens.
FREE Courses available
Free courses available in ESOL, English and Basic IT hosted at the Women’s Enterprise Hub on Ladypool Road
Starting 14th of September
Contact Yasmin Faruqui for more details (contact details on flyer)
