Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region face some of the highest levels of child poverty in the country. In Birmingham alone, over 40% of children are living in poverty. Across the region, individuals and families are experiencing hardship, with increasing pressures from rising living costs, housing insecurity, and limited access to basic essentials. These challenges impact children’s health, wellbeing, and education, and prevent adults from building safe and stable lives for themselves and their families.
The West Midlands Multibank aims to support as many people as possible by redistributing surplus goods and donated items from businesses via a network of community-based partners across the region. We have begun working with a number of organisations across the voluntary and public sectors, and look forward to extending our reach to even more groups and communities. We also welcome partnerships with local businesses that may be able to donate useful items such as bedding, clothing, hygiene products, and household goods.
One million essential items have been distributed to families in need across the region through the West Midlands Multibank since the project was launched just over a year ago. The milestone was celebrated by BVSC, who oversee the West Midlands Multibank alongside funders Comic Relief and Sport Relief. The West Midlands Multibank receives donations from businesses such as Amazon to distribute to a network of over 200 community partners who then distribute them to families most in need. Read more
The West Midlands Multibank is set to benefit from the latest You Buy. We Donate campaign, which has now expanded into sports and activewear for the first time. The initiative aims to help families across the region access the sports clothing and equipment they need ahead of a busy summer of sport. As one of the Multibank network locations, the West Midlands Multibank will receive donated sports and activewear items that will be distributed to local families experiencing financial hardship. Read more
We’re celebrating the West Midlands Multibank’s 1st Anniversary and the positive impact that’s been made for children and families across Birmingham and the West Midlands. BVSC, Amazon, The Multibank Team, Birmingham City Council, business and community partners came together for our anniversary celebrations at the West Midlands Multibank on 19 March. The Multibank supports those in need by redistributing surplus goods and donated items from businesses via a network of community-based partners. Read more
A new charity initiative launched in Birmingham today to donate more than 750,000 surplus goods to 75,000 families in need over the next 12 months. The region’s first Multibank is led by BVSC with support from former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Amazon, and the Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker. The West Midlands Multibank takes surplus products donated by businesses and gives them to families in need across the region. From clothing, crockery, and cleaning products, to toiletries, Read more
We are thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration between BVSC and Amazon, bringing a revolutionary initiative to Birmingham and the West Midlands —the BVSC Multi-Bank. We're reaching out to you because we believe you may be able to support us in making this project a reality. Read more