Legacy West Midlands

"Passionately serving our communities"

Legacy West Midlands is a charity based in Birmingham, founded in 2010 to celebrate our local heritage and diverse communities. We deliver sports, arts, heritage and youth programmes for the benefit of the whole community, including marginalised and underrepresented groups.

As winners of a 2023 Kings Award for Voluntary Service and 2021 Weston Charity Award, we take pride in achieving excellence in service delivery and maximising positive impact across our programmes.

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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Arts

Championing artistic talent in the West Midlands, commissioning artworks and creating opportunities for creative community engagement.

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Wellbeing

We provide health & wellbeing services of consistent high quality and free at the point of access for local people. We collaborate with NHS partners and micro organisations to engage health service users and their families.

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Housing

Working to tackle the housing crisis head-on, we work with community partners to find urban living solutions that respect the needs of local people.

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Upcoming Events

Legacy WM Men Only Cycling

Tue, 22 Apr 2025, 12:00 - 14:00

Join our over 50s cycling sessions for men only led by qualified cyclists every Tuesday.Bikes will be provided. All are welcome!For more information please contact…

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Coffee Mornings

Wed, 23 Apr 2025, 10:30 - 12:00

Join us every Wednesday for our Coffee Mornings meet up! Enjoy a range of activities including gardening, healthy eating workshops, cooking classes, mini trips and…

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Legacy Wellness Day

Tue, 22 Apr 2025, 10:00 - 13:00

Join us for an enriching experience designed to support your overall wellbeing! Our weekly sessions offer a holistic approach to health and mental stimulation,…

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Latest News

Legacy Dragons' Den Competition

News

01/09/2024 - 09:13

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with a business idea that could make a positive impact in Handsworth or Soho? If you've been operating for less than two years, or you’…

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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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King's Award for Voluntary Service Presented at the Birmingham Hippodrome

News

14/04/2024 - 13:37

Legacy West Midlands proudly received the King's Award for Voluntary Service at the Birmingham Hippodrome. This esteemed UK honour acknowledges the commitment and…

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Testimonials

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
I’m delighted to be joining Legacy WM board of trustees both to support the development of a brilliant grass roots organisation in our city, and to connect The Rep with more local communities and learn how we can better serve them through our work as a major city institution.

Rachael Thomas, Executive Director at Birmingham Rep and Trustee Member
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
Your coaches are doing a tremendous job with our children. Not only are you training them to become great badminton players, but you are also teaching them great discipline and behaviour, making them understand the importance of healthy competition as well as developing a strong passion for the game.

Kids Badminton Attendee, Parent

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.