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

Boishakhi Workshop

Sat, 5 Apr 2025, 12:00 - 16:00

Come and join us for a series of Art workshops taking place at Soho House Museum to commemorate the Bangla New Year! All are welcome!

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Eid Party

Wed, 9 Apr 2025, 12:00 - 15:00

Join us for a joyful Eid Party at Soho House Museum on Wednesday, 9th April 2025, from 12:00pm - 3:00pm!Come together for an afternoon of celebration, community, and…

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Pohela Boishakh

Sun, 13 Apr 2025, 12:00 - 16:00

Come join us on Sunday 13th April 2025 at Soho House Museum for a day filled with cultural festivities, delicious food, traditional music, and vibrant dance…

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Latest News

Legacy WM Celebrates Winning The King's Voluntary Award

News

14/11/2023 - 14:29

We are excited to share the incredible news that Legacy West Midlands has been honoured with the esteemed King's Voluntary Award. This recognition highlights our…

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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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Chair Jesse Receives Award from the Black Owned Birmingham Awards 2023

News

08/10/2023 - 15:54

We are delighted to announce that our chair Jesse Gerald won the Excellence in Media of the Year Award at the Black Owned Birmingham Awards 2023. A huge thank you to everyone…

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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
Riding with the Freedom50 group is amazing, its great company, mostly enjoyable (when it’s not too hilly, but hey, that’s where the best memories are made and where you get the best laughs!). It’s a brilliant way to stay fit, and coupled with charity rides, a great way to raise money for a needy cause.

Kois, Freedom50 Cyclist
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
During my time as a community champion I have participated in the Mason mile as well as holiday play schemes. I also had the honour of partaking in the Freedom50 exhibition, which opened my eyes to the true beauty of my culture. It has not only boosted my confidence, but it has also allowed me to feel more connected to the community around me.

Zara, 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

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.