For many young people, stepping outside of their environment is the first step toward transformation. On a recent residential trip with Our Community Foundation, a group of young participants took that step — and came back changed. From the thrill of Drayton Manor to team-building challenges, the trip was packed with opportunities to grow. It […]
New Places, New Confidence: It Takes A Community. Read More »
Where’s Our Support? is more than just a documentary—it’s a bold call to action led by 10 young people from inner-city Birmingham. Delivered by Our Community Foundation, this youth-led social action project was the flagship for the West Midlands, receiving joint funding from BBC Children in Need and the #iwill Foundation. The project gave a
Where’s Our Support? East Birmingham Youth Demand Better Futures. Read More »
At the heart of this year’s Bring The Power youth event was a young leader whose words captured the spirit of everything we stand for at Our Community Foundation. With energy, passion, and purpose, they stepped up to share their journey — not just as a participant, but as someone who helped lead the entire
Boxing, Bikes and Bravery: A Young Leaders Story. Read More »
At just 11 years old, one young person showed exactly why we believe in giving children real platforms to grow. In a recent video, he bravely spoke on camera — something most adults would hesitate to do — and reminded us all what belief, consistency, and the right support can unlock. He shared his love
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When Real Model Zain Khan appeared on BBC TV, he wasn’t just representing himself — he was representing the hopes, challenges, and potential of an entire generation from East Birmingham. As a youth mentor with Our Community Foundation, Zain’s interview marked another powerful step in our mission to ensure youth voices are not just heard
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At just 11 years old, one of our youngest youth leads helped shape a legacy event — Bring The Power — celebrating the legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. More than just a participant, he was a driving force behind the scenes, helping organise key elements, build excitement, and lead from the front. His
Leading at 11: One Youth Voice Behind a Legacy Event. Read More »
At Our Community Foundation, we believe in the power of representation. When young people see someone like them achieving great things, it sparks belief — belief that they too can overcome challenges and create a better future. That’s the heart of our Real Models pillar: using digital media to spotlight local real models, amplify youth
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The POD: Seven Years of Trust, Action, and Transformation in East Birmingham. From 2011 to 2018, The POD wasn’t just a building — it was a second home for thousands of young people in East Birmingham. Before we opened the POD, the area was a number one hotspot for anti-social behaviour and crime. Our Community
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Confidence in Every Chain Link: How Bike Building Sparked Skills and Self – Belief in East Birmingham. In 2018, Our Community Foundation launched a hands-on Bike Building Programme at The POD — our youth base equipped with a skate park and BMX track. Over the course of the project, young people not only built their
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Aaron first started to attend our youth club at the age of 12… a quiet timid young person who needed a confidence boost. Our youth workers worked with him on a one-to-one basis to build up his confidence, using our personal development programmes. He made many friends while coming and got along very well. From
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