Domestic Abuse charity MABL (Make A Better Life) is in need of decent second hand furniture especially single beds plus household items like cutlery, chairs, tables, settees, etc

If you can help, please contact Sara Hands at SUSTAiN on 0121 770 8222

Maggie Leaver at Solihull Carers Centre has recently moved to new offices in Marston Green and has advised us that David Simpson, the proprietor of Touchstone 1 and 2 Pinewood Business Park, has indicated he would be interested in doing favourable deals on office space with other charities.

If you want to find out more, contact David Simpson of Candlelight Property Ltd on DavidSimpson@jetenvironmental.com.

Waterloo Woodwork support people with learning difficulties. They provide a safe workshop learning environment but some areas could do with a freshen-up. Lots of free tea and coffee and paint etc. can be provided; a great team ½ day.

If your team would like day together then email Martin Clarke martinc@solihull-sustain.org.uk or telephone 07789 935212 for more information

Hazel Oak School in Shirley is bidding for Specialist Status seeking to embed the theme of ‘business and enterprise.

They have recently created a Business and Enterprise Centre providing programmes of study in Hair and Beauty, Painting and Decorating, Horticulture and Catering.

You may be able to support them financially i.e. sponsor a chair in our hair salon, a painting and decorating bay or a patch in the garden or offer training, by sending in one of your staff team to work with or speak to our young people.

In return they will display plaques in the Business and Enterprise Centre recognising your generous contributions and would be keen to publicise links with business partners.

For more information email Martin Clarke martinc@Solihull-sustain.org.uk or Tel: 07789 935212

Ramada Jarvis Hotel in the centre of Solihull have offered FREE meeting rooms for organisations listed in SUSTAiN’s Third Sector Directory

Up to 8 people at any one time free of charge in a boardroom style set-up.

For more details contact the Ramada sales office quoting “Solihull SUSTAiN Community Offer”
Tel: 0844 815 9011 (conferences option 3) or email – op.solihull@ramadajarvis.co.uk

Hire charge - free for Rooms up to 8 people. £10 per head for additional people for rooms up to 12 capacity.

Download our Venue Directory and look for Ramada Jarvis

Birmingham-based social enterprise Sport 4 Life UK has some free slots in the timetable of our experienced aerobics instructor from January onwards. As a result they are able to offer any community groups, charities, social enterprises or public sector organisations the chance to set up their own fitness classes at a cost of £40 per session. This includes instructor costs, project management, use of all relevant equipment, and full insurance for the activities. If interested, contact James Forrest on 0121 429 4700 or at james@sport4life.org.uk .

Business In The Community has funding from GOWM and AWM to match 50 Business Leaders with 50 senior community and voluntary organisation managers throughout the West Midlands that find they are struggling due to the recession. Their leadership & management partners programme may be able to help your organisation!

For more information, contact Jennifer Leech, Partnership Broker, Business in the Community, C/o Cadbury UK, 83 Bournville Lane, Birmingham, B30 2HP or call 0121 451 2227 or (mobile) 07771 532 777

Do you need a bus hire for an event? AMPM can help. Contact Martin Clarke on 07789 925212, martinc@solihull-sustain.org.uk