Black Country Futures

As a diverse Partnership of Black Country-based organisations, we work together to bring positive change to people's lives and local communities.

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

As we move into the new financial year for 2024 this image always brings us back to the reality our people are communities are facing but also the strength in our sector as lived experience organisations, enabling voices to be heard, and access to opportunity for all @BC_Futures

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

People who are looking for work often need a lot more support than can be offered by standard #employability models. We know from experience this really is the tip of the ice-berg. That is why #charities and the #voluntarysector play such a crucial role in #employment support.

[Refugee and Migrant Centre🧡 @RMCentre]

Today see's the minimum income requirement that spouses of British and settled people need in order to enter or stay in the UK increase, with further increases due in 2025. 

Take a look at what these costs will be, and how it will impact people:
https://t.co/BPjLRLu9At

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

Fantastic to see young people getting involved, giving back to their community, learning new skills and making a difference @idealforall Your journey to employment and independence does not have to match everyone else. Rethink a rewarding careers outdoors https://t.co/KDqbhoSxEZ

[Ideal for All @idealforall]

Huge thankyou to @sandwellcollege #NCS for the amazing transformation! This amazing group of young people have made an enormous impact already and we are so grateful for their efforts @NCS 💪🥹👏A taster of the therapeutic benefits being outdoors and #Careers in horticulture!

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

It is never too late to rethink your career and @BC_Futures together with the teams @SwedaServices you could be enabled towards your dream of working for yourself through accessible online and face to face workshops and in person events in the #BlackCountry thanks to @TNLComFund

[SWEDA @SwedaServices]

CALLING SANDWELL
Looking to start a business?
We have fully funded advice and training for you.
DM or email to find out more [email protected]

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

Forward thinking and developing a workforce and business for the future. @BCHousingGroup are leading the way with obtaining their cyber essentials, building on their digital work locally already across our @BC_Futures partnership and local networks @TNLComFund #CyberSecurity 🎉

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

Wow! The only time we want to fan the flames! 2 days left to book for the #circusSkills with the experts @ZebraAccess in Wolverhampton! #BSL You can also pop on down to @Access2Business whilst in town and see their specialist team too @TNLComFund #partnership @BC_Futures

[Zebra Access CIO @ZebraAccess]

Terry will be showing us how to do #poi spinning in #Wolverhampton on 27th March! There are limited places for this so please Email: [email protected] or S.M.S. /Whatsapp: [phone] to book. #BSL #CircusSkills
Funded by @tnlcomfund and #CRCommunity

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

So much happening locally to support people across the @WestMids_CA region. Hear more from our partners @Manor_Farm1977 @BilstonC76082 @TLCcollege @WELLTraining2 directly on the difference they are making and the success of their people #Empowerment #ENABLING thanks @TNLComFund

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

What better way to understand our partnership and impact than to experience first hand. Brilliant testimonial is a snapshot into the amazing efforts of organisations like @RMCentre in our @BC_Futures partnership #volunteer #impact #opportunities thanks to @TNLComFund

[Refugee and Migrant Centre🧡 @RMCentre]

Want to feel the benefits of helping others? When you volunteer at RMC, you get to make a difference to your community as well as build your skills and experience.

We're looking for volunteers in our Dudley Centre right now: https://t.co/8bFkcoS8eH

#volunteering #dudley

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

Flashback to celebrating the amazing achievements of local people on the #WalsallBridges programme @StepsToWork with @WalsallCouncil and @TheFizzogs amazing performers keeping it #local #BlackCountryFutures #partnership

[Just Straight Talk @JustStraightTal]

Great opener from Helen & Stephanie @StepsToWork to the #WalsallBridges Celebration Event - celebrating participant achievements then onto the hilarious Fizzogs! Sure to be a fantastic day @WalsallCouncil

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

There are many local providers in our network and beyond offering practical 'hands on' support such as this fantastic support from @StepsToWork enabling access via their Nifty Numbers Multiply project made possible via @WestMids_CA @educationgovuk #multiply #numbersforli

[Steps To Work @StepsToWork]

Meet Nuzhath from our Multiply project Nifty Numbers! 🌟
Struggling with budgeting? Nuzhath and Debra help you understand finances and save smarter.

Join them for a 6-week journey towards financial empowerment! 💰📊

Find out more: https://t.co/6x8pGqKYit

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

@dmuleicester @BCHousingGroup @One_Walsall @walsallforall @wearewhg @SwedaServices @BCImpactWalsall @Manor_Farm1977 @DudleyCVS @WtonVCA @SCVOSandwell Please can you promote this through your networks?

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

Calling all #thirdsector providers of #employment support in the Black Country! We have partnered with @dmuleicester to research how third-sector employment and skills support is being affected by changes in the funding environment - please take part! https://t.co/g5g5D0ek8G

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

Calling all #thirdsector providers of #employment support in the Black Country! We have partnered with @dmuleicester to research how third-sector employment and skills support is being affected by changes in the funding environment - please take part! https://t.co/g5g5D0ek8G

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

@dmuleicester @idealforall @JustStraightTal @RMCentre @ZebraAccess @Access2Business @TLCcollege @WellAssociates @StepsToWork Please can you promote this through your networks?

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

@YF_Foundation @ersa_news Really interesting to hear from Catherine about what Really helps young people to be able to be included in the workforce and how their mental health has been affected by the pandemic, and economic and political instability .

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

@ersa_news Great to hear from @NCVOs Sam Mercadente at today's ERSA conference. We echo what Sam said. The voluntary sector need to be recognised, involved and integrated as providers of employment and skills support.

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

@topchurchtrain Great to meet you today and learn more about how you support people in Brierley Hill and Dudley. Welcome to 'Join the Conversation' helping to highlight the work of #volsec providers of employment and skills support in the #blackcountry https://t.co/GZuR8ZY4n6

[Just Straight Talk @JustStraightTal]

Today12-2pm,
@BC_Futures
UK-CAN Team, Oksana and Angie, will be at Revival Fires, Dudley. They will be creating vision boards on dreams and goals with Ukrainian women for 2024. This activity is expected to help find their inner strength, purpose, and reach potential.
@TNLComFund

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

Another great @One_Walsall Employment and Skills Provider forum today, hearing from new services launching in Walsall, discussing the bigger picture & wider impact we provide. We encourage everyone to 'Join the Conversation' - we are stronger together! https://t.co/O19WpXI7zb

[Black Country Futures @BC_Futures]

We are attending the @jrf_uk webinar today on #Destitution in the UK. With a 61% rise in people who are destitute in the UK the need for a strong and resilient third sector is vital to supporting people in need. #charity #voluntarysector

[Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk]

There's still time to register for this webinar on our latest destitution report. ⤵️

Our report found that in the UK in 2022 around 3.8 million people experienced destitution.

Join us today and find out what's driving destitution and what action is needed to address it.