Summer 2024

This summer, we brought an incredible array of activities and experiences to children aged 5-16 through our much-anticipated annual Summer Scheme, which started on 24th July 2024 at our Lozell’s community centre, and thereafter Small Heath scheme opened on 29th July.  The scheme provided a safe and enriching environment for children to learn, play, and grow. Both schemes ran from Monday to Thursday, with morning sessions for primary-aged children and afternoon sessions for secondary-aged children. We had over 400 children booked across both schemes.

Daily Activities

Children dabbled in arts and crafts, creating everything from robotic hands and murals to bookmarks and kites. Physical activities were equally varied, featuring daily energisers, yoga sessions, and a wide range of sports including hockey, golf, rounders, football, cricket and basketball. The Warwickshire Cricket Board provided weekly cricket coaching at both locations, allowing children to hone their skills under expert guidance. Additionally, a bike riding session organised by British Cycling and an adventurous bell boating experience at Ackers Adventure added excitement and variety to the programme.

Learning Valuable Skills

Beyond sports and crafts, the children participated in valuable learning experiences. A First Aid session conducted by St John's Ambulance equipped them with essential life-saving skills. The children’s enthusiasm was palpable as they engaged in these practical and life-enriching activities.

Nutritious Meals and Healthy Snacks

Ensuring that children received nutritious meals was a key focus of our programme. Each day began with a healthy breakfast offering a variety of cereals, toast, milk, squash, and water. For lunch, children enjoyed an impressive selection of dishes, including chicken pasta bake, biriyani, rice and curry, chicken mushroom and lemon rice and spaghetti bolognese. To keep their energy levels up throughout the day, we also provided snacks such as cakes, fresh fruits and refreshing cool drinks.

Special Events and Excursions

One of the highlights of our Summer Scheme was the Sports Day in Small Heath Park on Tuesday 6th August. The day was filled with laughter and joy as the children participated in a traditional races, including, egg and spoon, sack race, bean bag and three legged race. Prizes and medals were awarded to those who did well, creating memories they will cherish for time to come.

The excitement didn't end there! Our weekly trips took the children on incredible journeys, including sightseeing in London, hiking the beautiful Brecon Beacons in Wales, exploring the West Midlands Safari Park, and enjoying a sunny day at Skegness Beach. These excursions were fun, educational and provide the children a chance to explore new environments and learn about the world around them.

Winter Scheme 2023

During the Christmas holidays, Community Foundation delivered holiday schemes at two locations in Birmingham, between Wed 28th Dec 2023 and Fri 5th Jan 2024. At each location, we delivered a morning session for primary aged girls and boys and an afternoon session for secondary aged girls and boys. 

Our regular scheme at Small Heath was a success as children enjoyed themselves and really engaged with all activities. This Winter Scheme also marked the reopening of our Lozells' community centre (which has been closed since April 2022) where we delivered our second scheme.  Children took part in arts and crafts; making rockets, face masks, drawing and painting. The children also participated in sports, energisers and fun games. Alongside this, to tackle holiday hunger we delivered food provision as children received at least one healthy and nutritious meal a day.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the funders and donors whose contributions made these programmes possible. Their support enabled us to create memorable moments for the children and families involved. If you are inspired by our work and wish to make a positive impact on the lives of others, we invite you to contribute by donating to support our community programmes. Your donation, no matter the size, plays a crucial role in sustaining and expanding our initiatives, ensuring that more families can benefit from enriching experiences and opportunities.

On Thurs 28th Dec, children and their families had the opportunity to visit Blackpool Pleasure Beach for a day of fun, followed by an evening illuminated by the captivating Blackpool Illuminations. During the following week, on Wed 3rd Jan, children and their families made a local trip to Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum where they toured the museum, visited the different exhibits and gained valuable knowledge.

With these exciting adventures, we concluded our 2023 holiday schemes. Stay tuned to our website for updates on our upcoming holiday programmes in 2024.

Summer Scheme 2023

Free for children registered on the Summer Scheme and attending regularly!

🚩 Departure Point: Darul Uloom High School, 511 Coventry Road, Small Heath, B10 0LL 🏫 ⏰ Departure Time: 9.30am 🕤

Upcoming Day Trips:

🗓️ 3 Aug '23 - London City Sightseeing 🇬🇧✨ (Duration: 9.30am - 10pm) - Additional Family Members: £20

🗓️ 10 Aug '23 - WM Safari Park & Rides 🦁🎢 (Duration: 9.30am - 7.30pm) - Additional Family Members: £30

🗓️ 17 Aug '23 - Pendeford Nature Reserve and RAF Museum 🌳✈️ (Duration: 9.30am - 6pm) - Additional Family Members: £10

🗓️ 24 Aug '23 - Barry Island Seaside 🏖️🌊 (Duration: 9.30am - 10pm) - Additional Family Members: £20

There are limited spots available, so places will be given on a first come first served basis. Please, complete the booking form and return.

Our Summer Scheme 2023 at JMIC, Small Heath has now reached maximum capacity. Therefore, we will not be able to register anymore children for this Summer.

Community Foundation will be running a free 4 weeks Summer Scheme, providing free activities, sports, day trips and breakfast/ lunch for boys & girls aged 6-16 years old @ JMIC in Small heath, Birmingham.

The summer scheme will run Monday -Thursday from Mon 31 July  until  Thursday 24 Aug 2023.

The session for primary school aged children will run from 9am-12:45pm and the session for secondary aged children will run from 1:15pm-5:00pm.

Please complete the application form on our website to book a place for your child.  Children will need to complete a separate booking form for day trips.

For further info, please call us on 0791 854 6577 or email us at info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Winter Holiday Activity Club 2022

Community Foundation will be running free winter holiday activity with free breakfast & lunch for boys & girls aged 6-16 years old from Mon 19 - Thu 22 Dec 2022 at JMIC in Small heath, Birmingham.

Children will take part in talent show, speech & quiz competition as well as learn new sports and go on day trips.

Please complete the online application form below

or the word document application and send back ASAP to book a place for your child.

For further info, you can contact our office or email us at info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Drayton Manor Rides & Zoo- Wed 21 Dec 2022

• FREE for children registered on our Holiday Scheme

• £25 each for parents/ older siblings

• Coaches will depart from Small Heath at 10am and return around 7pm

To book a place please complete the consent form, available from our website.

Tel:      07918 546 577

Email:  info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Web:   www.thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Community Foundation, Quayside Tower, 11th Floor, 252-260 Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2HF

Summer Scheme 2022

Our 4 weeks summer holiday scheme concluded on Thursday 25 August 2022. The scheme started on the 2nd of August and was open Monday - Thursday for primary aged children in the morning and secondary aged children in the afternoon. We had capacity for 100 children in each session supervised by five energetic full time staff. Children were given free healthy breakfast and lunch each day along with a range of sports such as golf coaching, hockey coaching, football, basketball, rounders, and cricket. Both girls and boys tried out each of the sports session, some for the very first time. In addition to sports, we also had fun energiser games, PE, growing our own tomatoes, arts and crafts. We also organised two day trips to West Midlands Safari Park with rides, Blackpool beach and Dovedale in the Peak District for a scenic cross country walk, all of which were highly enjoyed by all the children. Unfortunately we had to cancel our sports day in the park due to inclement weather forecast in the last week. The team will shortly plan the winter holiday scheme, so look out for further info and booking details.

Summer Scheme 2022

Community Foundation will be providing free summer scheme for boys and girls.

The summer scheme will run Mon – Thu from 2nd Aug – 25 Aug 2022.  Morning session from 9.15am – 1.15pm will be for children aged  6-10 years old.

Afternoon session from 2pm – 5pm will be for youths aged 11-16 years old.   Children must be eligible for free school meal to register.  We will provide primary school children with free breakfast and lunch.  Children will take part in outdoor and indoor activities with qualified staff.

All the activities and day trip are free (WM Safari Park and ride, Blackpool beach, Peak District countryside) for registered children.  We have limited places, and spaces will be offered on first come first serve basis.

To register your child, please complete the form and return by email to:  medina@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Drayton Manor Trip

Community Foundation is organising a trip to West Midlands Safari Park and Rides on Monday 22nd August 2022

The trips are free for children registered on our Summer Scheme.   Parents and siblings can also join the trip for a small fee.

• Coaches will depart from Small Heath at 9am

• Limited places. First come, first served.

To book a place, please complete the booking form and return to us early to avoid disappointment.

Tel: 07918 546 577

Email:  info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Web:   www.thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Community Foundation, Quayside Towers, 11th Floor, Broad St, B1 2HF

Blackpool Beach Trip

Community Foundation is organising a number of family day trips during the summer holiday.

• Blackpool Beach on Thu 4 Aug

• West Midlands Safari Park and Rides on Wed 10 Aug

• Dovedale Peak District on Wed 17 Aug

The trips are free for children registered on our Summer Scheme.   Parents and siblings can also join the trip for a small fee.

• Coaches will depart from Small Heath at 9am

• Limited places. First come, first served.

To book a place, please complete the booking form and return to us early to avoid disappointment.

Tel: 07918 546 577

Email:  info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Web:   www.thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Community Foundation, Quayside Towers, 11th Floor, Broad St, B1 2HF

West Midlands Safari Park Trip

Community Foundation is organising a number of family day trips during the summer holiday.

• Blackpool Beach on Thu 4 Aug

• West Midlands Safari Park and Rides on Wed 10 Aug

• Dovedale Peak District on Wed 17 Aug

The trips are free for children registered on our Summer Scheme.   Parents and siblings can also join the trip for a small fee.

• Coaches will depart from Small Heath at 9am

• Limited places. First come, first served.

To book a place, please complete the booking form and return to us early to avoid disappointment.

Tel:  07918 546 577

Email:  info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Web:   www.thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Community Foundation, Quayside Towers, 11th Floor, Broad St, B1 2HF

Dovedale Peak District Trip

Community Foundation is organising a number of family day trips during the summer holiday.

• Blackpool Beach on Thu 4 Aug

• West Midlands Safari Park and Rides on Wed 10 Aug

• Dovedale Peak District on Wed 17 Aug

The trips are free for children registered on our Summer Scheme.   Parents and siblings can also join the trip for a small fee.

• Coaches will depart from Small Heath at 9am

• Limited places. First come, first served.

To book a place, please complete the booking form and return to us early to avoid disappointment.

Tel: 0121 643 6490 / 07918 546 577

Email:  info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Web:   www.thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Community Foundation, Quayside Towers, 11th Floor, Broad St, B1 2HF

Winter Scheme 2021

Community Foundation will be running a winter scheme from Monday 20 December  – Friday 31 December 2021. The Winter Holiday Activity Club is free and open to all children aged 7 -15 years old. We will be running activities across two sites in Lozells and Small Heath. In addition to free day trips, sports, indoor and outdoor activities, all children will receive a healthy breakfast and lunch.

Places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

To register your child, please complete the registration form and return to us via post to Community Foundation, 20 St Silas Square, B19 1QW or email to: info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk   

For further info please contact  us.

Day trip to West Midlands Safari Park

Community Foundation has arranged a FREE day trip to West Midlands Safari Park for children registered on our 2 weeks Winter Holiday Programme.

Parents and siblings are also able to join the trip (£20 each for parents/siblings). Coaches will depart from Lozells and
Small Heath on Wed 22 Dec 2021 at 9.30am and return at 7pm. Places are limited and will be offered on first come, first served basis.

Please visit our website to download the registration form at www.thecommunityfoundation.org.uk for further info call us or email info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Day trip to Blackpool Illuminations

Community Foundation has arranged a FREE day trip to Blackpool Illuminations for children registered on our 2 weeks Winter Holiday Programme.

Parents and siblings are also able to join the trip (£10 each for parents/siblings). Coaches will depart from Lozells and
Small Heath on Monday 27 Dec 2021 at 9.30am and return at 10pm. Places are limited and will be offered on first come, first served basis.

Please visit our website to download the registration form at www.thecommunityfoundation.org.uk for further info call  or email info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Summer Scheme 2021

Community Foundation will be running a summer scheme from Monday 26 July – Friday 20 August 2021. The Summer Holiday Activity Club is free and open to all children aged 5 -15 years old. We will be running activities across two sites in Lozells and Small Heath. In addition to free day trips, sports, indoor and outdoor activities, all children will receive a healthy breakfast and lunch.

Places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. To register your child, please contact us or email info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Weekend Summer Scheme 2021

Community Foundation will be running a weekend summer scheme in partnership with JMIC and MMS from 1.45pm - 4pm Saturday 7th August - Sunday 29th August 2021. The Weekend Summer Holiday Activity Club is free, and open to all children aged 5 - 15 years old. There will be free sports, indoor and outdoor activities and all children will recieve a healthy lunch.

Places are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis. To register your child please contact us or download a form below and return back to info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Summer Scheme 2017

Community Foundation will be running a summer scheme in Ladywood from 8 Aug – 30 August 2017 for children aged 8 – 16 years old. This scheme is part of our programme to involve local residents get active in their own area. 

Places are given on a first come first served basis, we're encouraging participants to join early to avoid disappointment. All activities are completely FREE of charge 

• Morning activities will take place from 10am – 12pm

• Afternoon session will take place from 1pm – 4pm.

Meeting point will be Bethel Apostolic Church of Excellence, Ladywood Rd, Birmingham B16 8SZ. 

If you have any questions, please contact us. We are looking for adult volunteers to help in the scheme, contact us if you would like to take part. 

Summer Scheme 2016

Community Foundation is running a Summer Scheme Mon - Fri 2:00pm-5:00pm from Tuesday 9th August 2016 – 2nd September 2016.

The summer scheme is open to boys aged from 7-11 and girls aged from 7-16 years.

Kids will take part in social, educational and recreational activities during the scheme. Activities include:

• Day trips

• Residential

• BBQ

• Skills & Talent workshops

• Indoor & outdoor sports fun games

• Cooking skills

• Nature Scavenger Hunts

Tuesday 30th August: Day trip to Blackpool Seaside £5 per person, parents can come too!

Wed 31st August- Fri 2nd Sept: Narrow Boat Residential. £10 (covers accommodation, food & Activities) 

Limited space, places will be offered on first come first serve basis.

We have a special discounted rate of £5 per child per week to take part in the scheme. Additional fee applies for days trips and residential. If you receive working tax credit, then we can reimburse all costs. You will need to bring in proof of working tax letter and child’s birth certificate.

You can register your child at any time to take part and have fun, learn and get active!

We also have volunteering opportunity during the Summer Scheme. If you enjoy working with children or wish to learn a new skills, get in touch.

For more info:

web: www.thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/communityfoundationuk

Girls Only Youth Club

Community Foundation is now running a youth club for girls only.

We have two sessions every Thursday and Friday:

• 4.30pm - 5.30pm Girls aged 10 to 15 years old.

• 5.30pm - 6.30pm Girls aged 16 years and over.

All indoor activities are FREE!!

Come along have fun, learn and get active.

Requirements: