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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

BCHC Charity would like to say a huge THANK YOU! to Juliet Raphael, who took part in a tandem skydive over Stonehenge on Sunday, raising £380! We hope you had a fantastic time, and thank you so much for braving it for BCHC 💙 www.justgiving.com/page/juliet-...

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Unfortunately Philomena did not get to skydive last October due to inclement weather, but will be skydiving for us this Sunday. We hope you have an amazing time, Philomena!

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Vote for us to give the gift of play! BCHC Charity needs your votes in Waitrose Harborne to help us provide toy-filled support bags for children living in poverty in Harborne and the neighbouring areas: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Thanks to funding from the @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk COVID-19 appeal, over the last 5 years BCHC services across the city have benefited from enhancements to indoor areas as part of BCHC Charity’s Safe Spaces scheme: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

Artist Jasmine poses in front of a wall with a painting of a pink blossom tree and a bright sun in her painting overalls. She is smiling with her arms spread wide.

A photograph in low lighting of a sea turtle swimming in the ocean, with glow in the dark accents

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Make a 'lotto' difference for #BCHCCharity by signing up to our weekly lottery! You'll be in with a chance to win up to £25,000, and 50p from each ticket comes directly to us to help continue to spreading some sparkle in Birmingham. Find out more and sign up: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-lott...

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

BCHC Charity needs your votes to help us provide emergency food parcels for vulnerable families; find out more and which stores you can vote in: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

A photo of a selection of foods displayed on a table, with a blue BCHC Charity branded bag

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

BCHC Charity were able to create 26 pairs of wellbeing bags for people living with dementia and the people who care for them in Edgbaston, thanks to a grant from Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

A photo of two blue BCHC Charity branded bags on a table along with their contents, which includes blankets, colouring books and supplies, pamper items, a sunflower lanyard, a radar key, travel cups, fidget toys, and more

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

An educational storybook aiming to teach children the importance of good dental hygiene and help ease anxieties about seeing the dentist debuted in BCHC’s Dental Services earlier this month thanks to funding from BCHC Charity: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

Helen Potter poses smiling with three children from the class; one is holding a copy of Amazing Amelia’s Happy Teeth, and another is holding a plush toy with teeth that is used to help demonstrate proper brushing

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Thanks to an incredible donation from Mitie, a polytunnel has been installed at Moseley Hall Hospital to provide a space for patients, staff, and visitors to enjoy the outdoors, learn new skills, and grow plants and vegetables on site: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

A landscape photo of a group of people on a bright sunny day standing around the entrance to a polytunnel, which has a blue ribbon tied across the front of it

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Thanks to a kind donation from Tesco Aston, BCHC Charity have been able to provide 60 emergency food parcels for older adults in Perry Barr and Aston: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

BCHC Charity have had a fabulous time this week, celebrating the NHS’ birthday with music, treats, and craft sales across the Trust. Thanks to incredibly kind donations of Irn-Bru, Namdong noodles, and £100 worth of sweet treats, we’ve been able to bring a smile to lots of Team BCHC staff

Two members of BCHC staff hold up an ice lolly and a pack of chicken noodles each, smiling at the camera

A group of 4 BCHC staff members sit on a bench, holding up ice lollies and smiling at the camera in the sun

Charity Team member Alex Sambrooks and a volunteer sit behind a table in the foyer at Birmingham Dental Hospital. The table is covered in leaflets, items for sale, and packs of noodles

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

On 14 July, the Learning Disability Service User Group will be attempting to score 50 penalties in 1 hour to raise £1,000 for BCHC Charity to support this years’ Service User and Carer Awards! Find out more and help the team score their fundraising goal!: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

A group of service users and staff pose smiling with their arms up at last years’ disco fundraiser

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

BCHC Charity recognises the importance of ensuring that people with learning disabilities are seen, heard, and included, and that’s why we work closely with BCHC’s Learning Disabilities service to do what we can to support and enhance their work: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news... #LDWeek

A photo of a round glass award, with the engraving 'Learning Disabilities Service User and Carer Awards 2025 - Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - 'I Learnt Something New' Award'. Behind the award are blue balloons and a screen displaying the awards presentation

A group of service users and BCHC staff hold up copies of the Book of Inspiration and smile

2 people hold up a painting of trees by a lake that they have made which was later framed and hung on the wall of the new Greenfields therapy room

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Thanks to a £1,500 grant from Tesco Rubery, BCHC Charity has been able to provide cribs and bedding to help prevent bed sharing and create a safe sleeping space for babies and infants of homeless and vulnerable families in Birmingham: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

BCHC Team member Tonya Sillman stands in her uniform, smiling and holding a set of baby fitted sheets and a baby blanket

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Presenting at our Volunteers Celebration today, Associate Director of Charities Sarah Binks said, "I want to say a huge thank you to every person who has given their time, energy, and passion to support BCHC Charity... your support has helped us make a real difference to the communities we serve."

A group of volunteers and BCHC staff stand outside at Moseley Hall Hospital, smiling and holding signs that say "Volunteers Week" and "Thank you!"

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Nova has popped to the office at Balfour Beatty this #VolunteersWeek, to thank them for all their hard work in the garden at West Heath Hospital!

A plush toy of the charity mascot Nova, a blue star with a big smiley face, sitting atop an open laptop (the screen has been blurred for privacy)

Volunteers from Balfour Beatty stand with BCHC Estates Team members in a garden at West Heath Hospital

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Volunteering is vital for BCHC Charity to be able to make as much of a difference across Birmingham as possible. This #VolunteersWeek, we're spotlighting one of our corporate star supporters, Allianz: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

A group of volunteers from Allianz and ASDA in the garden at West Heath Hospital, with BCHC Estates staff. They are holding gardening tools and smiling.

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Take the plunge in a tandem skydive; have the experience of a lifetime whilst making a difference for #TeamBCHC! With aerial views of Stonehenge, it's sure to be a day to remember. Contact the #BCHCCharity Team to find out more and to sign up:

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Even the smallest donation can light up a child’s day. Each contribution helps provide resources, activities, and moments of joy for the children at our West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre. To make a donation or to find out more, visit www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity

A photo of a colourful children's table and chairs topped with colouring supplies, all funded by the charity. On the noticeboard above the table are lots of colouring sheets coloured in by children visiting the centre.

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

From dementia friendly activity stations to therapy dolls, musical reminiscence sessions to large print time and date clocks, #BCHCCharity are keen to support patients and service users with dementia across the Trust: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news... #DementiaActionWeek #DAW2026

Gemima & Tracy from the Enhanced Care Team stand holding therapy dolls and smiling

Two members of BCHC staff standing holding a doll and jigsaw puzzles either side of an activity station

A member of BCHC staff points to a large print time and date clock on the wall

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Do you shop at Tesco? You could help BCHC Charity win a £1,000 donation! All you need to do is sign up to easyfundraising, then shop online at Tesco or F&F Clothing by 31 May to raise some extra funding for us AND an entry into the £1,000 donation draw! www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/birmi...

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Thanks to a donation from Newton and fundraising by the team at Ann Marie Howes Centre, BCHC Charity were able to provide a THERA-Trainer therapy bike to help patients redevelop muscles, restore motion in their joints, and improve their heart function: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

A member of BCHC staff supervises a patient in a wheelchair in using the THERA-Trainer bike at Ann Marie Howes Centre

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Thanks to funding from @naturalengland.bsky.social, #BCHCCharity worked with Family Hubs in Hodge Hill and Sutton Coldfield to deliver a 'Nature Play' project to help families learn about nature and experience the benefits of getting outdoors: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

A photo of a child's hands working on making a picture of a leaf by placing paper over the leaf and rubbing with a brown crayon. There are leaves and other papers and crayons on the table.

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Thanks to funding from the Ladywood and Northfield Neighbourhood Network Schemes and the Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust, #BCHCCharity were able to continue to provide winter wellbeing bags to patients and service users in need this past winter: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

Charity Team member Alex with Stef Sadler, each smiling and holding a full winter wellbeing bag

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

BCHC Charity has launched the £300,000 Dental Pulse Appeal to raise funds for a series of developments at Birmingham Dental Hospital & School of Dentistry, to celebrate its illustrious past and commemorate its legacy in Birmingham: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

A photo of part of the Birmingham Dental Hospital & School of Dentistry against a bright blue sky, with some branches along the top of the image

The ‘Dental Discoveries’ display by Mollie Hammond, showing various old documents and dental equipment

A black and white photo of 2 dentists working on a patient in a chair, with 2 assistants and a trolley of equipment to the side

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

#BCHCCharity are celebrating our 10th birthday! Take a look at just a few of the ways we've been spreading some sparkle over the last 10 years: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

The Charity Team smiling and holding up leaflets, magazines, and balloons

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Break out your party hats, it’s BCHC Charity’s 10th birthday today! 🥳 The Charity Team kicked off celebrations this week by treating Team BCHC staff to some fabulous freebies, tasty treats and information on how we can help make a difference for patients, service users, and staff 💙

3 volunteers at the Charity Hub in Moseley Hall Hospital, ready to give out free bottles of Lucozade and Starbucks reusable cups to Team BCHC staff. A blue bunting banner hangs across the top of the Hub hatch/window and reads HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Team BCHC colleagues at Lansdowne Health Centre pose with copies of the new anniversary edition of BCHC Charity’s magazine. They are all smiling, standing in front of a wall with a mural of the ocean on it.

The Greenfields Learning Disability Community MDT Team pose outside the building, holding charity magazines and smiling

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Best of luck to our BCHC Bookworm, Stacey! Follow her progress and show your support via her JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/page/bookwor...

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

#BCHCCharity is one of 15 NHS charities across the UK to receive a share of £500,000 from @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk's Greener Communities fund, to enhance the duckpond garden at Moseley Hall Hospital: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Thanks to a partnership with Irwin Mitchell LLC, #BCHCCharity has funded beautiful murals at West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre. The striking murals are the work of artist Jasmine Dawn Sky, depicting a stunning sunset scene and an enchanted forest: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

A beautiful painting of a river running through a mountain valley; green trees run down the left and a small sailboat floats on the river. The sun is setting behind the mountains.

Katie and 2 volunteers stand behind a table displaying charity leaflets and freebies, in front of a beautiful sunset mural. The mural shows two white suns on a bright blue sky to the right, with a large pink and orange cloud to the left.

An image of a wall with a TV installed in the middle of it. Around the TV is a painted mural depicting a forest; on the left the sunlight streams through the trees. On the right, a waterfall leads to a winding river.

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

If you’re looking for a challenge for 2026, why not sign up for the experience of a lifetime whilst making a difference for #TeamBCHC? Take the plunge in a tandem skydive with aerial views of Stonehenge! Contact the #BCHCCharity Team to find out more and to sign up:

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Thanks to funding from Hodge Hill Neighbourhood Network Scheme, #BCHCCharity hosted an over 50's Winter Wellbeing event to provide information, advice, and support to help local citizens feel safer and fitter in the winter: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

The BCHC Falls Prevention Team behind their table at the event. To the left is a falls prevention banner, and to the right is a spinning wheel that the team use to highlight falls risks and how to mitigate them

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

You can help #BCHCCharity win a £500 donation by signing up to Easyfundraising before Mon 9 Feb! We’ll get a free entry each time a new supporter signs up; it only takes a moment and it's completely free, so please get involved if you haven't already: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/birmi...

A rectangular image advertising easyfundraising’s partnership with BCHC Charity. The caption on the left reads “Shop with your favourite retailers, they’ll donate to BCHC Charity.” On the right are the logos for some of the partner retailers; John Lewis, Currys, Argos, eBay, Boots, M&S, Trainline, Just Eat, Tesco, H&M, Dunelm, and Sainsbury’s. The captions below reads “8,000+ online retailers. Turn cashback into free donations!. In the bottom left, the charity mascot, a blue star named Nova, stands smiling and holding up a giant penny

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

BCHC Charity have been able to provide sensory equipment, such as a fibre optic ceiling display, colour changing LED light tube, colour changing mood blocks, night lights, and more, for Learning Disabilities service users staying at Kingswood Drive: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

Two members of BCHC staff wearing masks stand underneath a ceiling light projector, which depicts a moon and stars

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

#BCHCCharity have funded conversation amplifiers for Adult Community Services, to help patients out in the community feel more involved in their care by allowing them to better communicate with their health professionals: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

Naomi wearing headphones as student Occupational Therapist Mehrine and Naomi's daughter Barbara crouch near her, using the conversation amplifier device

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

The #BCHCCharity #BookwormChallenge is back for 2026! Take part in a sponsored readathon to raise funds for Birmingham Community Healthcare Charity, starting on #WorldBookDay Thursday 5 March. Bookworms, assemble! bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-events

The charity mascot, a blue star named Nova, sits atop a pile of books, reading a book with a dark blue cover with stars on it. To the left of Nova is a big blue shape with the caption "BCHC Charity's Bookworm Challenge! A sponsored readathon starting on World Book Day. bchc.charity@nhs.net" In the bottom left is a small green worm with glasses reading a blue book with the BCHC Trust icon on it.

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Help us make a 'lotto' difference for #TeamBCHC by joining the #BCHCCharity weekly lottery. You could be in with a chance to win £25,000! Find out more and sign up here: bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-lott...

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

#BCHCCharity DAWs Team member Rebecca Champion attended the Together at Christmas Carol Service thanks to a nomination from @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk. "We were honoured to be in such beautiful surroundings amongst incredible people who go above and beyond helping others in their communities."

Rebecca and Steven stand together smiling in front of the High Altar in Westminster Abbey

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

It’s only thanks to the generosity & kindness of our donors, fundraisers, volunteers, and supporters that we’re able to continue making a difference in Birmingham. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported #BCHCCharity in 2025!

A banner image with a montage of photographs, including BCHC staff at a falls event, BCHC Charity staff behind a table at an engagement event, two patients holding up a piece of artwork for the Greenfields therapy room, kids playing outdoors, a child in a wheelchair next to a poster for the Peter Pan pantomime, a member of BCHC staff and an artist in front of an undersea mural at Park House, BCHC staff with LD support bags, a harpist playing at Birmingham Dental Hospital, the LD Service User group at their fundraising disco, a child looking at a sensory lighting table, and volunteers in hi-vis vests outside the West Midlands Rehab Centre. In a blue square on the left, the charity mascot Nova stands with a bunch of multi-coloured balloons that read THANK YOU! The caption reads “BCHC Charity would like to say a huge thank you! for all your support throughout 2025”.

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

THANK YOU so much to all who have supported #BCHCCharity this winter. This month, we’ve delivered over 1,475 gifts to patients across the city, as well as providing festive musical entertainment, a stunning tree for the Dental Hospital, & over £900 of festive party supplies!🎄

A group of Speech & Language Therapists pose around the Christmas tree at the Birmingham Dental Hospital, with Lucy Nolan at her harp in the middle

A brass band plays seated outside the Old Hall at Moseley Hall Hospital

Volunteers socks and Lynx gift sets in red wrapping paper

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

It’s #BCHCCharity's Winter Woollies Week! Share your outfits by tagging @bchccharity.bsky.social to help us spread some festive cheer. Email your snap to the Charity Team and you'll be entered into our prize draw! (UK only, one entry per person): www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

Simon & Michael from BCHC stand in front of a mural of golden leaves on trees, wearing festive jumpers and smiling at the camera

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

There's still time to donate to our Winter Appeal to help BCHC Charity spread a little sparkle this holiday season 🎄

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Thanks to funding from Hodge Hill Neighbourhood Network Scheme, BCHC Charity is hosting an over 50’s Winter Wellness event on Wednesday 7 January! Pop along for free refreshments, music, and advice and information on falls prevention, energy saving, and keeping warm this winter.

An illustrated banner; a light blue background with slightly darker blue stars on it. Across the top is a darker blue band with the BCHC Charity and BCHC NHS Trust logos. On the right of the image is the charity mascot, a blue star called Nova, smiling and waving whilst wearing an orange starry woolly hat, orange mittens, and orange snow boots. They are saying “Find out how you can stay well this winter”. The other captions read “Over 50’s Winter Wellness. Shard End Wellbeing Centre, Wednesday 7 January 2026, 10am-1pm. Free refreshments and music. Contact us: bchc.charity@nhs.net Funded thanks to PohWER Hodge Hill Neighbourhood Network Scheme.”

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Our National Elf Service are hard at work wrapping presents for BCHC inpatient services this Christmas! Thank you so much to the Mace elves for helping BCHC Charity spread some festive cheer across Birmingham 🎄 #BCHCCharity

A group of people stand around a Chrismas tree, holding gifts and smiling

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

A ground-breaking partnership between #BCHCCharity and Cadent Gas launched in 2024 to help keep the people of Birmingham safe, warm, and healthy at home. Take a look at how the team has been making a difference for people across the city: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

A group of 3 DAWS Team members stand smiling in front of an exhibitors table for the team

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Join #BCHCCharity for Winter Woollies Week 15-19 December! Share your outfits by tagging @bchccharity.bsky.social to help us spread some festive cheer! Email your picture to the Charity Team and you'll be entered into our prize draw! (UK only, one entry per person)

An illustrated image of a snowy scene with a light blue sky. On the left is a snowman, smiling and wearing a pink hat and dark blue scarf, and on the left, the charity mascot (a blue star called Nova) stands smiling, waving, and wearing a Santa hat. The captions read "Winter Woollies Week Monday 15 to Friday 19 December 2025. bchc.charty@nhs.net" Either side of the word 'week' are festive jumpers; a purple one with a gingerbread man on it, and a blue one with a penguin on it.

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

#BCHCCharity would like to say a huge thank you to the team at Mitie for their incredible donation of over 100 books, toys, and games for us to give to BCHC Children's & Families services, so that children across Birmingham who may not otherwise get a gift this year can have one!

Two members of Mitie staff post holding toys, next to a table covered in books, toys and games

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