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Birmingham City Accreditation

Birmingham gain city charter accreditation Birmingham is the UK’s first accredited Compassionate City The people of Birmingham have been recognised for their compassion in the way communities have supported each other during some of the most difficult times, by being crowned the UK’s first Compassionate City on the 14th March. Accredited by Compassionate Communities UK,Continue reading “Birmingham City Accreditation”

Brereton and Ravenhill

Brereton and Ravenhill A village community whose volunteers gave up their time to care for sick and dying patients during COVID has received a new national award for their compassion. Residents of Brereton and Ravenhill in South Staffordshire have become the first UK community ever to be awarded ‘Compassionate Community Charter’ status. During each of theContinue reading “Brereton and Ravenhill”

The Evaluation of Whittington Men’s Lunch Group

The Evolution of Whittington Men’s Lunch Group The Evolution of Whittington Men’s Lunch Group Like all communities, Whittington has its fair share of compassionate individuals, but they don’t always have the opportunity to blossom. Sometimes when people recognise a clear need they do respond. This was the case when the local vicar, Rev Paul Bothwell,Continue reading “The Evaluation of Whittington Men’s Lunch Group”

Compassionate Whittington and Fisherwick

Compassionate Whittington and Fisherwick Compassionate Communities UK (CC-UK) presented Whittington and Fisherwick with the award this week to coincide with the first International Compassionate Communities Day. Members of the Whittington and Fisherwick Good Neighbour Scheme have supported vulnerable and disabled residents over the past six years, receiving support from a range of local organisations along the way,Continue reading “Compassionate Whittington and Fisherwick”