Nominations for the 10th Community Inspiration Awards 2022 are now open. The annual Community Inspiration Awards is organised by the Community Foundation, to recognise outstanding contributions made by staff from public sector organisations, charities, businesses and members of the community, whose efforts have made a positive difference in the community and has inspired and motivated others.
In previous years, Community Foundation has been inundated with hundreds of applications from very high achieving individuals from the community, public sector organisations and businesses.
This year’s Community Inspiration Awards ceremony will take place on 29th March 2022 where a panel of judges will announce the finalists and winners. Like previous years, awards will be presented by various dignitaries, including leading businessman and women, chief officers from public sector organisations and Members of Parliament.
With 15 award categories to choose from, you can nominate somebody who you think deserves an award. Individuals can also submit a self-nomination, with the support of an independent verifier (basically, someone who can vouch for your good work!). Nomination is open to all and there is no minimum or maximum age limit. Individuals can be nominated for more than one award category, where applicable.
Click here for the online nomination form
Completed nomination forms should be returned to info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk before the deadline of Friday, 18th February 2022.
Central & Woods Methodist (The Wesley Centre), Spring Head Wednesbury, are hosting a Christmas Fayre on Saturday 27th November 2021. There will be lots of Christmas stalls, competitions, cakes and refreshments plus a Santa’s Grotto!
Warley Baptist Church would like to invite you to their annual Christmas Market on Friday, 3rd December, between 6 pm to 8.30 pm. 
Sandwell schools and community organisations have a unique opportunity to plant themselves at the root of the climate change race, and leave a legacy for future generations. If you have a tennis court-sized piece of land at your disposal, you could become part of the Tiny Forest programme, helping Birmingham 2022 in their pledge to be the first carbon-neutral Commonwealth Games.
Omega, the National Association for End of Life Care, new project, 
Princes trust Smethwick have completed another successful Team Programme and are recruiting for our next one due to start the 6th December 2021.
Places of Welcome started in Birmingham and is now available in Sandwell. It aims to create a network of safe places where people can connect, belong and contribute. There are now well over 400 venues, rapidly spreading to other villages, towns and cities across England and Wales from its West Midlands base. 
Powell Office Style, a supplier of education furniture based in Rowley Regis, have recently replaced primary age furniture for a local school. There is now a stock of used furniture which Powell Office would like to donate to the voluntary sector, free of charge.