Latest stories from Midlands
Celebrating people helping people in your local area
Spades of Style
5 November 2019 | Midlands
Wise words and green fingers have captivated youngsters for more than 20 years
Warrior Woman
5 November 2019 | Midlands
One year on, iconic Icolyn is still feeding nourishing meals to hundreds of homeles
Positive signs
15 October 2019 | Midlands
Inspirational mums have helped thousands of kids through Makaton
The right beat
15 October 2019 | Midlands
Brilliant music company putting youngsters on the right path
Cherishing the next generation
02 October 2019 | Midlands
Mentoring scheme gives girls a brighter future
Enthusiasm for helping others
03 September 2019 | Midlands
How Nikita went from troubled teen to inspirational mentor.
Turning the page to a better future
03 September 2019 | Midlands
How reading together helps dads bond with kids.
Safe haven for homeless teens
03 September 2019 | Midlands
Volunteers offer a bed for the night to young people with nowhere to go.
On track to help others
14 August 2019 | Midlands
Unique rally school helps disabled drivers get behind the wheel.
Inspire to Independence
14 August 2019 | Midlands
How young people with life-limiting conditions are helping each other to lead fuller lives.
On the road to a brighter future
14 August 2019 | Midlands
Unique classic car restoration giving youngsters hope.
Taking on the online conmen
09 July 2019 | Midlands
Simon’s workshops help everyone from students to the elderly stay safe from fraudsters.
Empowering women
09 July 2019 | Midlands
Inspirational workshops for women help boost confidence.
Scambuster Jackie
09 July 2019 | Midlands
TSB Partner Jackie saved customer from losing £19,000 from her life savings.
Marching with Pride
05 June 2019 | Midlands
The charity leading the way for the LGBT community in Birmingham.
Animal therapy
14 May 2019 | Midlands
Llamas and alpacas prove wonderful co-therapists for those having counselling.
Joan is our community hero
02 April 2019 | Midlands
Public spirited grandmother has devoted her whole life to helping others.
Mum and dad count too
02 April 2019 | Midlands
Charity supports the parents of premature and poorly children.
Actively looking for work
06 March 2019 | Midlands
Charity uses sport to get young people up the career ladder.
Learning to thrive
13 February 2019 | Midlands
Charity uses horticultural therapy to change lives.
From helped to helper
14 December 2018 | Midlands
Kate was helped by bereavement charity after losing her mum. Now she helps other faced with the same heartbreak
We cried for the life we lost
14 December 2018 | Midlands
Dementia care charity helping families with love, advice and support.
The boy who left a tremendous legacy
14 December 2018 | Midlands
Fiona and John Devine opened £6.8m hospice to help others in honour of their son.
OSCAR nomination
12 December 2018 | Midlands
Charity that helps those with Sickle Cell Disorder improve their quality of life.
Community Arts Centre celebrates 10 years
21 November 2018 | Midlands
Arts project bridging divides and bringing people together.
87-year-old touches thousands with inspirational soup kitchen
6 November 2018 | Midlands
Inspirational 87-year-old who has fed and provided comfort to dozens of homeless and vulnerable people, every week for the last 28 years
"I always look at what we can do, not what we can't do."
6 November 2018 | Midlands
Theresa on how she helps her branch’s TSB Local Charity Partner.
The disabled dancers taking centre stage
10 October 2018 | Midlands
An incredible dance company for people with disabilities is changing lives
The art of helping others
10 October 2018 | Midlands
Meet the inspirational couple using art and creativity to change lives
The Pony Club that gives everyone the chance to ride
24 October 2018 | Midlands
Former race horse trainer who says horses saved his life is now helping urban children to ride ponies for the first time.
We played here as kids - now our children can too
10 October 2018 | Midlands
See how inspirational volunteers transformed wasteland into beautiful park
Meet the volunteer cooks using leftovers to feed their community
28 September 2018 | Midlands
Foodcycle in Birmingham serves up a delicious veggie feast for 50 people every Sunday
Community academy is fighting fit for the future
28 September 2018 | Midlands
How boxing club blossomed into thriving centre for everyone from schoolchildren to pensioners
How Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid is helping women affected by domestic violence
13 April 2017 | Midlands
The West Midlands charity offers refuge and a range of support services to women and their children
