So many inspiring people at this event talking about all the grassroots orgs that have started in Birmingham to to address gaps in provision but has led to so much more for children and families. Simbi Folarin now talking about short breaks coming back #WhoCares24

‘A 2012 study focusing on children’s play aged five to 11 revealed a generational decline in children’s freedom to play out unsupervised. It also found that children who spent more time playing outdoors had fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression.’ #LetThemRoam

Fancy doing some tree planting? 🌳 Friends of Spark Green Park is looking for volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to come and help us plant trees at #SparkGreenPark, #BalsallHeath. These sessions are family friendly and the site is easily accessible and flat. Email us to confirm details

Just found our dream HQ/base- with nearly 2 acres of land for roaming and training new leaders, yet less than 2 miles from Birmingham City Centre. Anyone got a spare £2.5m to invest in us 🙏 rightmove.co.uk/properties/152…

Whilst it doesn’t directly impact us as we’re currently too small, I recognise the huge burden this budget decision puts on so many charities ncvo.org.uk/news-and-insig… via NCVO Signed in my role as ROAM founder.

Get ready for the #treeplanting #actiondays and reap the #positive #rewards of being part of a #nature #wildlife #loving #community. #Volunteers are invited from all backgrounds, ages & abilities. We need your help on the 19th & 26th of #November 🌳 #Letsmakeourparksgreenagain 💚

Here we are at the Coventry Arena at the Inclusive Communities celebration! Already managed to connect with organisations I’m always meaning to get in touch with like The Glue Collective 😊 Looking forward to hearing lots of inspiring stories Heart of England Community Foundation West Midlands Combined Authority Department for Culture, Media and Sport

First up are the Connected Care Network working innovatively and across agencies to support children, young people and families in Solihull. Amazing work with incredible outcomes shared. Heart of England Community Foundation #DoMoreLocal

And now it’s John Paul from Beatsabar Music Project | Alternative Education in Wolverhampton telling us about the emotional journey of their Beat the Street project taking homeless people into the recording studio to tell their stories through music. Just one of many projects the IC Fund has supported Heart of England Community Foundation

It was really touching to hear about the work Flourish are doing with girls in Warwickshire. So hard to hear how self esteem plummets in Year 6 girls - but what this great local charity is doing to support them. Great work 👏 Heart of England Community Foundation

Now on stage is Mayor of the West Midlands talking about the acute challenges that young people in our region are facing, and the importance of this legacy funding. #DoMoreLocal Heart of England Community Foundation

Great to hear from Tina Costello OBE about the challenge of assessing the astonishing 1358 applications to the Inclusive Communities Fund We were incredibly lucky to be one of the 28% of projects that were awarded funding. Well done Heart of England Community Foundation on delivering on this process!

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Very exciting to be running five sessions in 3 days which is a record for us! We are still in need of volunteers though. Please get in touch if you can spare just two to four hours per month. Email us at [email protected] #LetThemRoam

On #WorldChildrensDay, I had the privilege of walking and talking with Dr. Mariana Brussoni about the transformative power of play and physical activity in children’s lives. We explored how fostering these elements can shape healthier, happier futures for children everywhere.

We LOVED roaming with the brilliant Friends of Spark Green Park children this year. Super group of people doing loads to improve their local area. 😊🌳

Caught up with a client this week who’s been doing some engagement with children all over #Birmingham and found that their common issue was that there’s nowhere in the city centre for them. Is Europe’s most youthful city the least child-friendly? #play CityPark4Brum ROAM

Gary Harridence CityPark4Brum ROAM We tried! birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-… The fountains in Centenary Sq are the only public playspace in the city centre where people feel comfortable letting their children free- from both a safety and ‘implicit permission’ perspective.