We are proud to present “The Green Heart of Birmingham,” a short film by Sima Gonsai that captures the spirit of our network of incredible people that we support. This film is a tribute to the volunteers who show up week after week, giving their time, energy, and love to the places that matter most […]

At our 20th Anniversary Volunteer Celebration in late 2025, we hosted a “Just a Minute” segment – a space for our members to share a snapshot of what their local open space and volunteering means to them. When Natascha Rohde (Secretary & Trustee from the Friends of Handsworth Park) stood up to speak, she shared […]

As part of our mission to support and celebrate Birmingham’s parks & open spaces volunteer groups, we’re sharing stories of projects that have made a real difference to local communities. This case study highlights the Friends of Balaam’s Wood, who turned a long-held idea into reality thanks to the help of a University student placement. […]

We’re celebrating a major new funding award from the National Lottery Community Fund’s Reaching Communities programme! This three-year grant will support our core work across Birmingham and help us launch a brand new programme focused on supporting communities in Nechells, Balsall Heath, and Bordesley & Highgate – three wards that experience some of the city’s highest inequalities in access […]