September 29th, 2010 
Tippa Naphtali 
Young people from Friction Arts, a Birmingham based arts organisation, are captured on camera in a short film celebrating youth project supported by Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Their I-land life project explored the heritage of ethnic minority communities in Birmingham from the 1950s to the present day.
September 29th, 2010 Tippa Naphtali 
Employers have been advised it is in their interests to prevent and manage stress at work, as a new guide is launched highlighting the potential legal risks they face if they ignore their responsibilities in this area. The guide spells out employers’ legal obligations in identifying and preventing stress at work.
September 29th, 2010 Tippa Naphtali 
A number of sector responses to the Big Society De-regulation Taskforce have appeared, giving input on the top red tape burdens for voluntary organisations. Civil Society Media reports that the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland is warning that the Taskforce’s focus on England and Wales could create more complexity given “the problem of legislation and regulation which overlaps other jurisdictions within the UK.
September 25th, 2010 Tippa Naphtali 
On 11th June 2010 Nelson School again hosted the fourth Ladywood Games, sponsored by Birmingham City Council, with local schools in the area competing against each other for the Ladywood games shield. Year 5 and 6 students from Barford, St Thomas, St Patrick’s, Nelson, Oratory, St Johns St George’s and Brookfields competed in athletics, football, basketball and uni hockey for the coveted title of Ladywood games Champions 2010.
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Tags: Active Citizens, Community Networks, Events & Conferences 
No Comments » September 22nd, 2010 Tippa Naphtali 
As well as being a useful resource for people working with or for BME third sector organisations, The Pied Piper is a provocative and enjoyable account of the last 60 years of race relations – a good read as well as a good resource.
