📢 Join us at Inspiring the Black Country Careers Exhibition at Wolverhampton Racecourse! We're teaming up with Halesowen College. Our focus will be on highlighting opportunities in the sport & physical activity sector. We’re looking forward to inspiring the next generation!

Active Black Country @bcbeactive is looking for new trustees from community organisations to help us tackle inactivity and support our mission to get more people to be active, move more and play sport. What is involved in being a trustee? As a trustee, you will help lead Active Black Country and keep us on track with our mission and purpose. You might ask questions to help us think differently, make suggestions to move things forward, or act as a sounding board for ideas. We especially welcome applicants from under-represented or marginalised groups, including people from ethnically diverse communities and those with a disability or long-term health condition. The post is not remunerated but out of pocket expenses can be paid. And we can provide training and support to help you excel as a trustee. How to apply: To apply, please submit your expression of interest explaining why you are keen on joining our Board, and how you are a good candidate. For an informal discussion on any aspect of the role, please contact Ian Carey (Chief Executive Officer). Email: Ian.carey@Activeblackcountry.co.uk Closing date: Friday 19 June

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🛟 It’s Drowning Prevention Week and we’re proud to support the Royal Life Saving Society by highlighting the importance of water safety Visit our Water Safety Hub to learn more ow.ly/epEb50Zb72U

👋 Meet Zara, our Digital Inclusion Manager at Active Black Country. Her work plays an important role in creating more inclusive digital experiences and supporting healthier, more active communities. 👉 Learn more about Zara and her work in this Q&A: activeblackcountry.co.uk/new…

📢 We're looking forward to the Inspiring the Black Country Careers Exhibition in Wolverhampton on 17 June. We'll be joining Halesowen College with CEDRIC the digital bus, running interactive activities to help students discover opportunities across the Black Country 👏

🎙️ What helps people to be more active? In our latest podcast, we explore insights from communities across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton, uncovering the factors that support or prevent people from moving more. 🎧 Listen here: activeblackcountry.co.uk/new…

Buddle’s June workshops are here, packed with practical sessions to help you lead, grow, and succeed. From volunteering to governance and marketing, there’s something for everyone. 👉 Book your place today: ow.ly/EYTA50Z6MuK

📢 This #VolunteersWeek, we’re thanking the incredible volunteers supporting our partners & community groups across the Black Country. They give their time and care helping people get active & boost wellbeing. 👏 Their contribution strengthens communities every day.

👏 Introducing another member of the Active Black Country team, our Strategic Lead for Impact, Rana Aytug. Rana leads our work using data, insight and lived experience to understand the impact of physical activity across the Black Country. Read more: activeblackcountry.co.uk/new…

🛟 With the hot weather across the UK, more Black Country people are heading to pools, lakes, and rivers to cool down. With the right water safety education, we can help reduce the risks and ensure everyone can enjoy the water safely. 👉 Find resources: activeblackcountry.co.uk/wat…

Active Black Country attended the Walsall networking group at Walsall Arboretum to support Swim Bike Run in creating their new Facebook community page. It was a great session to help promote local activities and connect with more residents across Walsall 👏

Our Community Engagement Officer, Saqib Amin, visited Challenge Academy at Baggeridge Country Park to see how they’re making outdoor activity inclusive and exciting for local communities. 👏Proud to work with partners who help strengthen wellbeing across the region.

📢 Recently, we’ve brought together partners and community voices across the Black Country through our Community Engagement Forums & Action Planning Workshops. Together, we’re tackling inequalities that prevent people from being active, moving more & playing sport.

✅ This week is #SafeguardingAwarenessWeek Creating safe, welcoming spaces in sport matters for everyone. At Active Black Country, safeguarding is more than policies; it’s about people feeling safe. We practice what we preach, so we can support clubs to keep safeguarding strong

⚠️ Limited spaces available! Don’t miss this important online workshop from the West Midlands Sport Welfare Network, focused on raising awareness and driving positive change. 📅 Monday 18 May 🕕 6:00pm – 7:30pm 💻 Online (Zoom) 🔗 Book your place: ow.ly/aruq50YVqMp

👏 Introducing our Community Engagement Officer, Masuma Begum. We caught up with Masuma to learn more about her role and how she builds strong, trusted relationships with community groups and residents. 👉 Read more about Masuma’s work here:

👉 As part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re highlighting the great work done by Mettaminds to support mental wellbeing in the community through Tai Chi. Community-led initiatives like this are making a real difference! Helping people improve their mental and physical health.

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re driving positive change across the Black Country. With high inactivity levels, we’re working with local communities to help more people move and boost physical & mental wellbeing. Discover more here: 👉 activeblackcountry.co.uk/new…

As a charity passionate about helping local people become physically active, we’re proud to support #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and encourage everyone to take action and move more for their mental wellbeing 🧠 📲 Find out more here: mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work…