Carmel Corrigan - Kings Norton North Community Campaigner

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

29/05/2026

The Crisis Resilience Fund (formerly the Household Support Fund) reopens on Monday 1st June! The enquiry link will be live then.

The Crisis Resilience Fund (CRF) is offering a £220 grant to support households facing financial hardship, helping cover essentials like food, energy, and household costs.

✅ Who can apply?
• Birmingham residents
• Households experiencing financial hardship
• Those who haven’t received a similar grant in the past 12 months

📲 How to apply:
Complete a quick enquiry form. A local organisation will then support you through the application process.

🔗 https://apply.crfbirmingham.online/

29/05/2026

This is a really lovely group to litter pick with, come along and help keep Kings Norton free of litter!

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

You may already be aware that Jordan and Cian Adams have been running 33 marathons in 33 days, one in every Irish county, and today they will finish in Dublin. Their mom was diagnosed and died with Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia and both of these amazing young lads know that they will also develop this cruel disease and die years before their time. They took on this challenge to raise funds and awareness of dementia, in all its forms, and to date have raised over 1.5 million pounds. They have been working with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, where my lovely brother-in-law chaired their board of trustees, having been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers in 2018, before he became too unwell to continue. Today would have been their mom’s 63rd birthday so if you have any spare pennies please consider donating to these Redditch lads at the link below

https://gofund.me/84b4521d5

22/05/2026

When the wonderful residents at Grosvenor Court on Kings Norton Green heard about the break in at The Green Day Nursery when equipment was stolen and damaged, they immediately set to fundraising for the children who attend the Nursery.
This morning I had the pleasure of being present when a cheque for £250 was handed over to some of the staff and children who came to Grosvenor Court to meet the folk who had worked hard to raise funds.
The children also went back to nursery with bookmarks and coasters for everyone hand made by Barbara, a Grosvenor Court resident.
This is Kings Norton North where we support and care for each other.

22/05/2026

🍴 Places Kids Eat Free (or for £1) May Half Term 2026 🍴
Updates & T&Cs 👉 https://moneysavingcentral.co.uk/kids-eat-free

20/05/2026

This week is Dementia Action Week (18–24 May)!

It is a national awareness campaign led by Alzheimer’s Society each year in the UK. It brings people together to raise awareness and support those affected by dementia. With 1 in 3 people currently undiagnosed, this year’s theme highlights the importance of early and accurate diagnosis, which can make a real difference to people and their families.

💚Common signs of dementia include:
• Memory loss affecting daily life
• Difficulty planning or problem solving
• Struggling with familiar tasks
• Confusion about time or place

If you’re concerned about yourself or someone you care about, speak to your GP. Find out why diagnosis is important and download Alzheimer’s Society checklist for dementia symptoms.
https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50319/dementia/2860/dementia_diagnosis
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/form/checklist-for-dementia-symptoms

💚Birmingham Dementia Hub
Visit the BCC Dementia Hub for clear, trusted information on what dementia is, its stages, accessing care and support, and planning for the future. The site is easy to use and signposts local services across Birmingham.
https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50319/dementia

Visit the Birmingham Dementia campaign online to find out how you can join in the free activities on offer in Birmingham.
https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50319/dementia/2970/dementia_awareness_campaigns/2

💚Call to action
Become a Dementia Friend Today! The Dementia Friends session is free and gives practical insight into what dementia is and how small actions can help. Dementia changes lives, but understanding can change everything. Become a Dementia Friend today and stand with people living with dementia and those who care for them.
https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk/register

Together, we can make Birmingham more dementia friendly.