Family’s Heartbreak as Beloved Dad-of-Three Dies Suddenly in His Sleep Wednesday, February 11, 2026 family tragedy bereavement community volunteering homelessness charity funeral support legacy The Barton family has been left devastated after Lee Barton, a 45-year-old father of three, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, January 29. Known affectionately as “Bart” among friends, Lee’s sudden … Read More
Bullring Charity Shop Opens with Designer Finds and a Purpose Friday, January 30, 2026 charity fashion designer clothing bullring birmingham volunteering employment coachingsupport popup A unique charity shop has opened its doors in the Bullring, offering shoppers the chance to find designer items while supporting a worthy cause. Smart Works Birmingham launched the shop on Link Street, conveniently located … Read More
Mystery Litter-Picker Takes Birmingham Street Clean-Up Requests Amid Bin Strikes Saturday, January 17, 2026 litter cleanliness birmingham environmentalism community binstrikes urban activism sustainability volunteering A mysterious figure known only as ‘DailyRubbish’ has been making waves across Birmingham, responding to growing calls for street clean-ups amid ongoing bin strikes. Armed with a cart-on-wheels and a litter picker, … Read More
‘Eating or Buying a Toy’ – Malawi Volunteer Confronts the Harsh Reality of Child Poverty in Birmingham This Christmas Wednesday, December 10, 2025 poverty childrens christmas birmingham malawi donations volunteering toys charity community “There are parents who must choose between putting food on the table or buying a present for their child — between heating the home or getting a toy. That just shouldn’t be the reality,” says Illhaam Jabot. Having grown up in … Read More