A Message from our Chair of Trustees Pat Wing
A Message from our Chair of Trustees Pat Wing. RE: Dick Atkinson, co-founding member of St Paul’s Trust.
Long Covid Research
St. Paul’s are hosting a free ONLINE information event on Monday February 20th, for anyone who may still be experiencing symptoms as a result of having Covid. The NHS are keen for everyone to get the help that they need and have tasked local organisations to run these information events.
Mr. David Cusack, Chief Executive leaves St. Paul’s
After six and a half years as the Chief Executive, Dave leaves St. Paul’s today. Whilst at St. Paul’s Dave has done an outstanding job in stabilising and moving the Trust forward. There have been some very difficult times, but Dave through his many years of experience and at times dogged determination has skilfully guided us to a stable place and leaves us in a very healthy and sustainable position.
Let’s Get Moving Activities
Let’s Get Moving Activities on Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays.
Mondays 1pm – 2pm “Seated Exercise”
Tuesdays 11:30am – 12:30pm “Walking Cricket”
Wednesdays 10:30am – 11:30am “Walking Group”
Introducing our new Chief Executive
We are pleased to announce that St. Paul’s Community Development Trust has now appointed a new Chief Executive to succeed Dave Cusack our current CEO.
The Board of Trustees has appointed Lisa Martinali.
Warm Spaces
Its where to come for warm welcomes, hot drinks and to recharge your batteries!
Commences 3rd Jan 2023.
Upcoming DSL Training in 2023
We will be running our accredited DSL Training courses in early 2023.
2 Day Full Course: Thursday 19th & 26th Jan 2023
1 Day Refresher: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Lets Get Moving!
Low impact, fun and varied physical sessions designed for adults who are inactive and with low and moderate physical and mental health challenges.
Mondays: 13:30 – 14:30
Wednesdays: 11 – 12
Fridays: 10:30 – 11:30
Remember to wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Call To Action – Cost-of-living crisis
Call to action from St. Paul’s Trust CEO David Cusack regarding the worsening cost of living crisis.
With the winter looming and the cost-of-living crisis getting more severe I want to reach out to third sector colleagues/faith groups/business’s’ in the Balsall Heath area to see if there is an appetite for us to come together to see what we can collectively do to support the local population who we all know will struggle to heat their homes and feed their families.
I believe that collectively we could make a difference and I am therefore suggesting that as many of us who are interested in working together meet to try and scope out an approach.
Impact Report for 2021-22 Now Available
Our latest Impact Report for 2021/22 is now available to read on our Literature Page.
Message from our Chief Executive Dave Cusack:
I am proud to present our impact report 2021/22 which demonstrates the fantastic work my staff team deliver supporting children and families locally and in wider Birmingham. I hope you enjoy the read and all feedback welcome to David.Cusack@stpaulstrust.org.uk.
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.
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.
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.