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

Black History Arts And More Culture Cafe

Wed, 9 Apr 2025, 15:00 - 17:00

Join us for free coffee or tea for conversation and pop up activities about cultures, communities and inclusion. Join with likeminded culturally diverse individuals for…

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Free Blood Pressure Checks | BHAM Culture Cafe

Wed, 9 Apr 2025, 15:00 - 17:00

Are you concerned about your blood pressure? Join us at the Birmingham History Arts & More (BHAM) Culture Cafe for a FREE complimentary blood pressure check-…

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Men's over 40s Football League

Sun, 30 Mar 2025, 11:00 - 12:00

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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

Freedom50 charity bike ride in Bangladesh was one the greatest moments of my life, which I will cherish for as long I live.

Nasir, Freedom50 Cyclist
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
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
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 had the best time on this trip! I had the amazing opportunity to learn and grow in many different ways, as well as meet some wonderful people along the way for the first time. Thank you.

Hana , Freedom50 Cyclist

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.