Starbucks Merry Hill Centre - Upper Mall

Black Country Foodbank is a Christian based charity. It was set up in 2006 to provide three days of nutritionally balanced food to vulnerable individuals and families in crisis whilst they are engaged with an agency to tackle the underlying problems and develop a longer term solution. From small beginnings when 45 people were fed in the first year, BCFB has grown and now feeds over 16000 people annually. How to we operate? Food vouchers are distributed by local organisations. These various agencies act as referral partners and use their expertise to issue vouchers to those they consider to be in need. The clients then take the voucher to one of the many Distribution Centres located in the Black Country where they exchange it for enough food and, where necessary, toiletries to last three days. At the centre they will be offered a drink and the opportunity to chat to one of the volunteers. Where do the supplies come from? The food distributed by BCFB is non-perishable/long-life and is obtained through donations which can be taken to the individual Distribution Centres or the main storehouse in Brierley Hill. As well as private individuals many churches, schools, businesses and Voucher Holding Agencies throughout the Black Country support BCFB by regular collections and also at special times of the year such as Harvest.

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. Our TouchBase Pears centre, in Selly Oak, is a pioneering, multi-purpose project for the whole community in Birmingham and beyond – a place that brings people together in a welcoming environment where everyone can feel connected, included and part of the community. It has: Developed by Sense, TouchBase Pears also offers a range of arts, sports and wellbeing activities for children and adults who are deafblind, have sensory impairments or complex needs. TouchBase Pears operates as a social enterprise, with a focus on sustainability and creating value for the whole community.

We believe that every moment matters, and so we are here to help our patients make the most of every second that they have with their loved ones. Our care and services are provided free of charge to all those who need it. Although we receive some Government funding, we rely on the local community and charitable trusts to raise more than 80% of our annual running costs which have risen to £2.9 million. It costs £331 every hour to keep our doors open, and as a charity we have to fundraise the first £271 every hour, every day of the year. Your support will help us provide a safe, compassionate environment, where we can deliver emotional and practical care for people living with incurable, life limiting illnesses such as Cancer, Parkinson’s, Motor Neurone, Multiple Sclerosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis and other rare neurological conditions. We also support children, families and friends throughout this difficult, life changing period with ongoing emotional and bereavement support. No other end-of-life care providers offer similar services within Dudley MBC.