August 28, 2026
Celebrating Birmingham’s Community Heroes Through KAVS
Across Birmingham, volunteers are making an extraordinary difference every day…
August 21, 2026
Community Power in Action: Watch the B:CAN Annual Conference Highlights
Experience the highlights of the B:CAN Annual Conference 2026 video and relive a landmark day for community action in Birmingham. Held on 3 July 2026 at Edgbaston Stadium, the first Annual B:CAN Conference brought together community leaders, partners and residents
July 17, 2026
Community Power in Birmingham: First B:CAN Conference Unites Community Action at Edgbaston Stadium
The first Birmingham Community Action Network (B:CAN) conference at Edgbaston Stadium on 3 July was a major success, bringing together community leaders, partners and residents to champion grassroots action and collaborative change across Birmingham. Birmingham Community Action Network (B:CAN) is
June 2, 2026
Lucy Kenny Appointed B:CAN Vice-Chair
We are delighted to announce that Lucy Kenny, CEO of Moseley Community Development Trust, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Birmingham Community Action Network (B:CAN), working alongside Afzal Hussain, Chair of B:CAN. Since its official launch in May 2025,
May 22, 2026
Leadership in Action: Ayoub Khan MP Meets B:CAN Cohort
This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Ayoub Khan, MP for Perry Barr, to meet the cohort taking part in the B:CAN Leadership Accelerator. Ayoub shared his inspiring journey, from growing up in Aston to building a successful career as a leading barrister
May 7, 2026
Community Leadership Accelerator Programme Launches for B:CAN
The B:CAN Community Leadership Accelerator 2026 has officially launched, marking an exciting new chapter for community leadership development across Birmingham. On 28 April 2026, participants gathered at Perry Common Community Hall to mark the launch of this ambitious new programme,
April 9, 2026
Lord Mayor’s Reception to thank MECC Trust, as charity approaches 50 years of service
Balsall Heath-based grassroots charity MECC Trust, which is an established member of the Birmingham Community Action Network (B:CAN) joined the Lord Mayor of the Birmingham Cllr Zafar Iqbal for tea at the Council House last week in one of Cllr Iqbal’s final
January 12, 2026
Birmingham Community Action Network Welcomes New Members
Since its launch in May 2024, the Birmingham Community Action Network (B:CAN) continues to grow from strength to strength – and we’re thrilled to welcome our newest members: MECC Trust, Narthex, Midland Mencap, and our new affiliate member Ways for Wellbeing. This
November 20, 2025
B:CAN Energy Redress Project: Launching a Brighter, Warmer Future for Birmingham
Birmingham Community Action Network (B:CAN) celebrated a major milestone with the special launch event of its Energy Redress Project.
