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BCHC Charity is the official charity supporting Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Your support helps us provide the 'extras' that bring a smile to patients who access our services and enhance their experience.
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#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
December 24, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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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”.
December 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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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
December 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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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
December 15, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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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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You can make a difference for those accessing BCHC services this festive season by helping #BCHCCharity provide gifts to inpatients and community service users; visit our appeal to help us spread the sparkle: www.justgiving.com/campaign/bch...
The charity mascot, a blue star named Nova, stands atop a Christmas tree dressed as Santa and holding up a gift. To the right of the image are the logos for BCHC Charity and BCHC NHS Trust logos, and the caption 'Spread The Sparkle - Make a Difference This Winter"
December 9, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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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.”
December 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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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
December 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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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
December 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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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.
December 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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#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 A bag filled with plush toys
November 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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If you’re shopping the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales next week, make sure to use @easyuk! Over 7,500 brands will donate at no extra cost to you, so you can raise a free donation for #BCHCCharity every time you grab a bargain! Visit: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/birmi...
Blue arrows on a black background point to an image on the left of a lady smiling at her phone. The caption reads "Raise donations this Give Back Friday. Make it count, raising a donation". On the right, the charity mascot, a blue star named Nova, holds up a large penny.
November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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If you're a carer, pop by #BCHCCharity's event next week for festive crafts, food and drink, and advice and support from various BCHC teams, Act On Energy, Healthwatch Birmingham & Solihull, and Gateway Family Services!
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Staff from Phoenix Group UK are hosting a free carers event for BCHC Charity on Wednesday 19 November! If you are a carer, pop along between 11am and 2pm for advice and support, Christmas wreath-making, and hot food and drinks
A light blue background with white dots of snow. In the top left is the BCHC Charity logo. Below the logo, the BCHC Charity mascot (a blue star named Nova) stands waving, smiling, and wearing a Santa hat. In a cream box next to them is the caption "Carers Event - 19 Nov - 11am-2pm - Monyhull Church Centre, St Francis Drive, B30 3PS - Christmas wreath crafts, advice & support, free hot food and drinks". In a blue and gold wreath are the words 'FREE ENTRY'
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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A huge thank you from all of us at #BCHCCharity to Northfield NNS for their generous donation so we can provide much-needed winter support for patients accessing our services 💙
A blue illustrated image; on the right are the logos for Northfield NNS, Heart of England Community Foundation, and Birmingham City Council. To the left of these logos stands Nova, the charity mascot, a blue star smiling and waving with one hand. In the other hand, Nova holds the strings leading to a selection of multi-coloured balloons that read THANK YOU
November 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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#BCHCCharity's Direct Access to Wellbeing Services (DAWS) Team hosted an Autism Support Roadshow to offer families advice and guidance from local services and organisations in Birmingham: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...
A child sits at a table in a darkened room, with a sensory light display being projected onto the table
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Join #BCHCCharity for Winter Woollies Week 15-19 December! Share your outfits during that week 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 illustration of a snowy scene; blue sky filled with snowflakes and a white ground. Across the top run the BCHC Charity and BCHC Trust logos. The captions read "Winter Woollies Week. Monday 15 to Friday 19 December. Email your selfie to the Charity Team and you could win a prize! bchc.charity@nhs.net" The charity mascot Nova is in the bottom right, smiling and waving, wearing a Santa hat. Two festive jumpers are either side of the caption.
November 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Staff from Phoenix Group UK are hosting a free carers event for BCHC Charity on Wednesday 19 November! If you are a carer, pop along between 11am and 2pm for advice and support, Christmas wreath-making, and hot food and drinks
A light blue background with white dots of snow. In the top left is the BCHC Charity logo. Below the logo, the BCHC Charity mascot (a blue star named Nova) stands waving, smiling, and wearing a Santa hat. In a cream box next to them is the caption "Carers Event - 19 Nov - 11am-2pm - Monyhull Church Centre, St Francis Drive, B30 3PS - Christmas wreath crafts, advice & support, free hot food and drinks". In a blue and gold wreath are the words 'FREE ENTRY'
November 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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You can make a difference for those accessing BCHC services this festive season by helping #BCHCCharity provide gifts to inpatients and community service users; visit our appeal to help us spread the sparkle: www.justgiving.com/campaign/bch...
The charity mascot, a blue star named Nova, stands atop a Christmas tree dressed as Santa and holding up a gift. To the right of the image are the logos for BCHC Charity and BCHC NHS Trust logos, and the caption 'Spread The Sparkle - Make a Difference This Winter"
October 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Are you looking for resources to support you or someone you know with autism? Pop along to the #BCHCCharity Autism Roadshow; visit our website to find out more: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...
A collection of sensory toys on a table, in a darkened room with sensory lighting A plush toy of the charity mascot, a blue star named Nova, sits in a clear tub filled with ear defenders ‘BCHC Charity’s Direct Access to Wellbeing Services Team’. Four images 1. A person using a laptop: “Join the Priority Services Register. Could you benefit from additional support from your utility suppliers? Check your eligibility at cadentgas.com/PSR”. 2. Someone opening a window: “Take action. What to do if you suspect carbon monoxide: Open all doors and winders, move outside into fresh air, call us on 0800 111 999 (all calls are recorded and may be monitored). A little energy can save a lot.” 3. Safety Seymour, a purple bear in a green cape and mask, waves: “Stay Safe with Safety Seymour. Keep your children and family safe from the dangers of carbon monoxide with Safety Seymour. Learn with our fun films and activities at safetyseymour.co.uk”. and 4. A hand entering numbers into a calculator: “Receive the benefits you are entitled to. The IE Hub is a free to use income and expenditure tool that makes managing your money easier”. To the right the charity mascot and a QR code.
October 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Are you looking for resources to support you or someone you know with autism? Pop along to the #BCHCCharity Autism Roadshow; visit our website to find out more: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...
A collection of sensory toys on a table, in a darkened room with sensory lighting A plush toy of the charity mascot, a blue star named Nova, sits in a clear tub filled with ear defenders ‘BCHC Charity’s Direct Access to Wellbeing Services Team’. Four images 1. A person using a laptop: “Join the Priority Services Register. Could you benefit from additional support from your utility suppliers? Check your eligibility at cadentgas.com/PSR”. 2. Someone opening a window: “Take action. What to do if you suspect carbon monoxide: Open all doors and winders, move outside into fresh air, call us on 0800 111 999 (all calls are recorded and may be monitored). A little energy can save a lot.” 3. Safety Seymour, a purple bear in a green cape and mask, waves: “Stay Safe with Safety Seymour. Keep your children and family safe from the dangers of carbon monoxide with Safety Seymour. Learn with our fun films and activities at safetyseymour.co.uk”. and 4. A hand entering numbers into a calculator: “Receive the benefits you are entitled to. The IE Hub is a free to use income and expenditure tool that makes managing your money easier”. To the right the charity mascot and a QR code.
October 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Learning disability services users and their carers were treated to a fabulous night of awards, music, and food, in recognition and celebration of their achievements and contributions to learning disability care in Birmingham: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news... #BCHCCharity
One of the award winners, Reginald, with compere of the evening, Simon Bates, stand together smiling and holding up the award and certificate. A blue balloon arch is behind them.
October 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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The Falls Prevention team will be holding a drop-in session at Northfield Shopping Centre from 12PM-3PM on Monday 3 November. Please come along for free advice and information on falls and frailty. #BCHCCharity
A poster advertising the Falls Prevention session that reads: “NHS Falls Prevention: Come and speak to your community NHS professionals about ways you can stay well” Location: Northfield Shopping Centre, B31 2JU Date: Monday 3 November 2025 Time: 12PM – 3PM Free of charge Contact us: bchc.charity@nhs.net Funded thanks to Birmingham City Council” At the top of the image is a banner containing the BCHC Charity logo and the BCHC NHS Trust logo. At the bottom right of the image is the charity mascot, a blue star called Nova, who is smiling, waving with one hand and holding a walking stick in the other
October 8, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Best of luck to Philomena Archer, who will be braving it for #BCHCCharity in a tandem skydive this Sunday!

Phil is fundraising for the Sparkle fund, which any BCHC service can apply for to fund extras to enhance patient experience and improve care: www.justgiving.com/page/philome...
A previous BCHC Charity skydiver in mid-jump, against a blue sky and the Earth below!
October 3, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Families accessing BCHC services at Lime Tree Family Hub in Handsworth have been able to get free toiletries through #BCHCCharity, thanks to a Warburtons community grant: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...
A selection of toiletries on shelves
September 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Join the BCHC Direct Access to Wellbeing Services Team and #BCHCCharity on Thursday 30 October at Edgbaston Stadium for a free, fun, and interactive Autism support event for all the family! Find out more: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...
An image advertising the event; there are four coloured horizontal stripes (top to bottom); light blue, dark blue, light orange and bold orange. In the light blue stripe are the logos for BCHC Charity and Cadent Gas, as well as the charity mascot, a blue star called Nova standing and waving next to SuperNova (a similar character wearing an orange domino mask, cape, boots and gloves). There are two circular images on the right; one of a child looking at a bubble tube, and one of a child wearing ear defenders, sitting at a table working on craft activities with 2 adults. The captions read "Autism Support Roadshow. A fun, free event. Thursday 30 October 2025 10am-2pm Edgbaston Stadium. Fun activities and informative stands"
September 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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The Falls Prevention team will be holding a drop-in session at Cocks Moors Leisure Centre from 12PM-3PM on Thursday 9 October. Please come along for free advice and information on falls and frailty. #BCHCCharity
A poster advertising the Falls Prevention session that reads: “NHS Falls Prevention: Come and speak to your community NHS professionals about ways you can stay well” Location: Cocks Moors Leisure Centre, B14 6ER Date: Thursday 9 October 2025 Time: 12PM – 3PM Free of charge Contact us: bchc.charity@nhs.net Funded thanks to Birmingham City Council” At the top of the image is a banner containing the BCHC Charity logo and the BCHC NHS Trust logo. At the bottom right of the image is the charity mascot, a blue star called Nova, who is smiling, waving with one hand and holding a walking stick in the other
September 12, 2025 at 7:34 AM