Heritage | Legacy West Midlands

Heritage

By learning about and sharing stories of migration and community, we foster a sense of belonging for local people. Our popular heritage trails bring local history to life!

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Projects

Bangla Food Journeys

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This was Legacy WM’s first project, which researched and recorded the contribution of Bangladeshi food to British culinary culture, through the stories of migrant communities…

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Connected Heritage

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Legacy West Midlands has been commissioned by Stronger Communities Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund, to be the lead organisation providing peer support to a network of heritage…

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Every Journey Matters

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What is Every Journey Matters?Every Journey Matters is a community project developed by Legacy West Midlands and funded through the Heritage Lottery Fund. We will be…

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Grandma's Story

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In February 2017 a group of nine organisations from across Europe were awarded Erasmus funding to deliver a project entitled ‘Grandma’s Story’ – Engaging migrant youth in…

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Heritage Trail

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The Handsworth Heritage Trails showcase the diverse heritage in the vibrant Handsworth area. The project has been funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic…

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Old Wives Tales

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The hidden stories of Birmingham’s Bangladeshi women have finally been told thanks to a heritage project being awarded £42,600 by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). …

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Peoples' Heritage & Arts Centre

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In 2013, Legacy WM worked in partnership with other organisations to develop a proposal for a People’s Heritage & Arts Centre in Birmingham. The Old Fire Station in…

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SIMRA

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Our European Project SIMRA II Project brings together 9 partners from 5 EU countries (UK, Greece, Cyprus Sweden & Poland), including facilities in 5 cities concerning…

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Events

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News

We Carry the Light

News - Heritage

11/05/2024 - 11:30

We Carry the Light was a nine month project which brought together women to stitch personal stories of heritage, family and life, shining a spotlight on the knowledge…

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Black Heritage Walks Network Feature on ITV News Central

News - Heritage

17/10/2023 - 11:08

Legacy WM are thrilled to witness one of our staff members Marcia (who is also cofounder of Black Heritage Walks Network) to be featured on ITV News Central. For…

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Wassifa In The Front Room

News - Heritage

06/09/2022 - 12:10

Last weekend at the Birmingham Rep we celebrated 60 years of Jamaican Independence and the monumental achievement of the Wassifa Showcase with its founder…

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Marcus Garvey Celebration Day

News - Heritage

22/08/2022 - 12:32

What a fabulous evening to celebrate and commemorate the memory of Marcus Garvey. Watch below to see what team Legacy WM got up to! It's also great to…

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Unashamedly Bangladeshi

News - Heritage

26/10/2021 - 11:47

50 years on since Bangladesh has become a sovereign nation and we, British Bangladeshi, have had a footprint in the UK that stretches back four centuries. It started with the…

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Legacy's Dawn Carr receives inaugural SAHGB MA Scholarship

News - Heritage

20/10/2021 - 14:15

The SAHGB is thrilled to announce Dawn Carr as the inaugural recipient of the Society’s Masters’ Bursary scheme. Dawn will use the £20,000 bursary to attend the Masters in…

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Testimonials

Clover HR are genuinely pleased to be able to support the work done by Legacy WM. We have been involved with Aftab and his Team for several years and know their tireless efforts directly and positively affect peoples lives everyday.

Michael Doolin, Chief Executive Officer for Clover HR
I've been volunteering at Legacy WM and just wanted to say a huge thank you to the team here. They've all been amazing and supported my journey throughout. I've really learned a lot and there's a lot I will take with me in terms of for my future and my personal development.

Isha, Community Champion
My experience volunteering has been nothing short of inspiring - local artists, and community leaders, has encouraged me to dig deeper into the socio-political histories of Birmingham. Working alongside staff has been a grounding experience for me. I feel more capable to engage with the world critically, consciously, and optimistically.

Canaan, Arts Intern
Volunteering for Legacy WM has been an incredible experience. The respectful and friendly environment of Legacy WM allows you to flourish in what you do best. Working in marketing has not only made me more confident in my skills but awakened a new passion for it as I can use it to help people and even give back to my community. Legacy WM ensures that I and everyone else like me, are proud of our cultures and continue to be.

Ikra, Community Champion
Walks around the park are relaxing. I like taking in nature and experiencing nature, whilst having great conversations with local residents. These walks have improved my life and have enabled me to continue with my passion for movement. I am now walking most mornings as a result of my role as a walk leader for Legacy WM.

Madge, Walk Leader - Every Step Matters

Diversity and Legacy

Legacy WM is committed to creating a diverse environment reflecting the communities in which we work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where all job applicants will be considered for employment irrespective of our differences.

The values and beliefs at Legacy WM enable our employees to bring their full self to work, develop their potential and engage in a world full of inclusion.