Growing Up in the West Midlands

G:up is an alliance of West Midlands, children, young people and families', voluntary and community sector organisations and networks as well as public sector and national partners.

G:up works in a regional space to develop networks, communications and collaboration, build capacity and shape policy and strategy.

G:up in brief: Read more »

Project U-Turn Programs for 2012

Written by Xi'an Hector on Thu 26th Jan, 2012

Project U-Turn @ The Transformation Centre have got some new things going on in 2012.

Project U-Turn was set up in 2010 to work with Young People aged 10-19 and living in the West Midlands. Since our launch we have delivered many programs for young people, which have involved music, media, maths, literacy, art and personal development.

The current programs that we are running are: Read more »

Project U-Turn FREE SIX WEEK Outdoor Activities with Ackers Adventure

Written by Xi'an Hector on Thu 26th Jan, 2012
EventThursday23rdFeb, 20125:30pm

We have 10 FREE places for any 10-16 year olds who want to take part in our Six Week Outdoor Activities program, which will include Skiing, Climbing & Abseiling, Zip Line Kayaking! The Program will start on Thursday 23rd February 2012 and continue every Thursday until 29th March 2012Please see the attached flyer for more information or contact us on the details below.

 

Call: 0121 359 2891

Email: info@TheTransformationCentre.org

Project U-Turn Boys Brigade Open Day

Written by Xi'an Hector on Thu 26th Jan, 2012
EventWednesday8thFeb, 20123:00pm

Project U-Turn are hosting an Open Day on Wednesday 8th February between 3pm and 7pm, for all 8-11 year old boys who would like to join their Boys' Brigade.

The Boys Brigade will care for and challenge young people for life, through a programme of informal education underpinned by the Christian Faith.

There are only 20 spaces available, so please register your interest today!

For more information please see the flyer attached or...

Call: 0121 359 2891

Email: info@TheTransformationCentre.org

 

Are your/your members' voices being heard? G:XL Strategic Representation Learning Cluster, 27th Jan

Written by george on Thu 26th Jan, 2012
EventFriday27thJan, 201210:00am

Following our successful strategic representation conference in November (www.gup.org.uk/influence) the first G:XL Strategic Representation Learning Cluster meeting will be held on 27th Jan, to progress the key issues and challenges that arise for those representing the children, young people and families' VCS at a strategic level. Read more »

Back Office Services Learning Cluster - next meeting 3rd Feb! Topics: HR, shared marketing and comms

Written by Sharon on Thu 26th Jan, 2012

As part of the collaborative approach of the G:XL project, contract holder Midlands Youth set up a Back Office Services Learning Cluster.  Terms of Reference are now in place and the group has proved a vibrant forum attracting members and guest speakers from across the region and making headway towards efficiency and financial savings in numerous areas. Read more »

Making a difference: working with diverse families

Written by george on Thu 26th Jan, 2012
EventFriday27thJan, 201210:00am

This Action for Prisoners’ Families annual conference will look at how race, disability, sexuality, culture and religion impact on the families of prisoners and offenders and offer practical suggestions for how practitioners, service providers and policy makers can meet the diverse needs of families. Speakers include Dreda Say Mitchell, writer, broadcaster, education consultant and family member, and Celia Hannon, Head of Policy and Programmes at the Family and Parenting Institute. Places are £100. Read more »

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