Projects

After School Play

Join us after-school (3 - 4:45pm) for games, crafts, drama activities, snacks, pizza and more! Parents must stay to supervise their children but are welcome to help themselves to complimentary hot drinks. 

Bearwood Gardeners Group

Bearwood Gardeners encourage people to get outside and get growing. Making Bearwood greener and inspiring a love of gardening. Every year they organise the Bearwood Front Garden Trail which takes place in June and July.

English 4 Everyday

Pre-Entry (beginners) level English class for speakers of other languages to learn the basics of reading, listening, speaking and writing.

Smethwick Arts Collective

Smethwick Arts Collective brings together local arts organisations & community venues, to programme accessible and inclusive arts activity on the doorstep!

Bearwood CoWork

An affordable, community office space for people who work remotely, self-employed professionals, people searching for work, start-ups, students and anyone else in need of a desk space!

Bring Your Own Art Club

Craft, create, paint in company! Bring your own art or work in progress along to Wednesday Warm Welcome and sit together with other artists!

Wednesdays 11:30am - 1pm at Bearwood Baptist Church Hall.

Information, Advice & Guidance

Speak to our IAG Officer at Wednesday Warm Welcome for signposting support and referrals to other organisations.

Urban Room Smethwick

Designing the future of our town. What would your dream street look like? How would your neighbourhood be planned so it’s as safe and welcoming as possible for all?

Birmingham Open Studios

A free, annual art exhibition all around Birmingham (and now parts of Smethwick!) happening at the end of September. Pop into Bearwood CoWork 20th - 28th September 2025 to view artwork made by local artists.

The Community Shop

A pay-what-you-can style charity shop offering clothes, school uniform, small household appliances (when available), toys, toiletries and soft furnishings. Stock donations welcome.

Sandwell Borough of Sanctuary

Working with Brushstrokes and Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council to build our network of residents, community organisations and businesses that are striving for a more welcoming Sandwell for all, particularly those who have sought safety and sanctuary here.

Wednesday Warm Welcome

Come to our weekly Wednesday Warm Welcome at Bearwood Baptist Church Hall 11:30am-5pm. For company, a hot meal, English class, benefits advice or creative activities.