DSL Training Course Coming Soon
We will be running our 1 Day DSL Refresher training on the 8th of July 2022. To learn more please visit our Training Page.
REVISED Storytelling and Story making workshops
Creative writing workshops at the Venture between 1pm and 2:30pm on Wednesdays.
Attendees are welcome to just turn on up the day and take part, meet new people in a relaxed environment and get creative.
Healing Waves Event at Moseley Road Baths
Healing Waves is a gentle therapeutic movement class at the historic swimming pool at Moseley Road Baths.
Running on Monday’s between 12pm and 1pm. Starting on the 24th of January 2022.
For more information please contact, Emily Butler on Emily.Butler@moseleyroadbaths.org.uk or call her on 07596 858360.
Want to join a dynamic Board of Trustees?
St. Paul’s Community Development Trust has been on a long journey. From making significant loses for consecutive years the financial position is much improved and services are expanding an improving year on year. Having assessed strengths on our Board we are looking to increase membership by two and are looking for candidates with experience in the following areas;
Giving hope to broken families in Balsall Heath
Attached is a Birmingham Mail article that shows the positive impact St. Paul’s make with the work we do with children and families.
Whilst we are not appreciative of the third world headlines, it does show how we help to improve lives particularly through the last two years.
Upcoming DSL Training Feb/March 2022
We are running our DSL Training on the following dates,
- Designated Safeguarding Lead 1 Day Refresher Training – Monday 7th February 2022
- Designated Safeguarding Lead 2 Day Training – Friday 4th & 11th March 2022
Please be aware that all of our Training is now Online only.
To book a place please download, complete and return the Booking Form on our Training Page
For further details please visit the Training Page or contact Ruksana.Parveen@stpaulstrust.org.uk
Joint Statement: TAWS will be leaving the Farm
The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) and St. Paul’s Community Development Trust have been in partnership for two years working together to ensure the funding of the Balsall Heath City Farm, as well as working together on the site to bring support and services to the local community in addition to those already being provided there. This includes a community kitchen and a portable Share Shack.
The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust
St. Paul’s Trust would like to thank The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust (CIO) for the grant of £3,000 to enhance our offer to improve the lives of children.
Healthy Start Scheme
St. Paul’s is happy to promote the Healthy Start Scheme and encourages families to access their entitlement.
Healthy Start is a government scheme to improve the health of low-income pregnant women and families. Women who are 10˖ weeks pregnant and families with children under four years old qualify if they are on benefits and tax credits. The scheme offers eligible women and families, FREE vouchers worth £4.25 (or £8.50 for a baby in the first year) to spend on milk, fruit, vegetables and first stage infant formula milk. In addition, families also receive Healthy Start vitamin vouchers.
BALSALL HEATH CITY FARM IS OUTSTANDING!
For the last few years, we have entered the Royal Horticultural Society’s Heart of England in Bloom – It’s Your Neighbourhood Awards and we are pleased to report that, this year, we have been awarded: Level 5 – Outstanding!
Kickstart Recruitment
We are currently recruiting for the following posts: Kickstarter School Receptionist/Admin Assistant Job Advert (PDF) Kickstarter Early Years Assistant Job Advert (PDF) Closing Date: On-Going https://www.stpaulstrust.org.uk/recruitment/
Upcoming Workshops hosted by Sir Josiah Mason Trust
Sir Josiah Mason Trust are running the following workshops in the coming weeks.
- Parent and Carer Voice – 6th May 2021 @ 6pm
- Imagination Space Workshops – 5th, 11th and 13th May 2021 @ 5pm
Please see the attached flyers for more information.
Living Well UK Events
Living Well UK is hosting a series of FREE events based around wellbeing, for more information please visit https://livingwellconsortium.com/events/
