Save the Date - Focus Birmingham's Christmas Fair
Join Focus for their Christmas Fair - a festive celebration that everyone can enjoy!
- When: Saturday 6th December
- Time: 12–3pm
- Where: Focus Birmingham, 48-62 Woodville Lane, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9AT
As we all know, Christmas markets can be loud, crowded, and difficult to access for people with visual impairments and complex needs - so they’re bringing the most accessible Christmas experience to Harborne.
Expect crafty stalls, delicious bakes, real reindeer, live entertainment, and their one-of-a-kind Sensory Santa’s Grotto, filled with textured details, gentle sounds, and festive smells - something for everyone in a welcoming, inclusive space.
All funds raised support their mission osf making lives better for those with complex needs and visual impairments across Birmingham.
Find out more > www.focusbirmingham.org.uk
QAC up for Three Amazing Awards!
What a wonderful week ahead for Queen Alexandra Charity!
We're thrilled to share that they've been shortlisted for three amazing awards, with ceremonies taking place this Friday.
Sight Village, a QAC Enterprise, has been shortlisted for two Awards for the Lord Mayor of Birmingham's Charity, Business and Culture Awards, and Pippa, their Senior Fundraising Officer, has also been shortlisted for the ‘Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year’ award by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.
Both ceremonies will be taking place on the 17th of October, and BRIB are truly proud of each member of staff who made this possible.
Read more on Sight Village Shortlisting
Read more on Pippa’s Shortlisting
Vacancies at Queen Alexandra College for October 2025
We are excited to share some of our vacancies at Queen Alexandra College for the month of October!
New opportunities are now available, and they’re looking for driven and talented individuals to become part of their team. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something great, apply today!
Roles available:
- Bank Community Support Worker - Zero Hours
- IT Tutor- Permanent - Full-time
- Lead Physiotherapist - Permanent
- Lunchtime Supervisor- Permanent - Full-time
- Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Cover) - Temporary
- Physical Occupational Therapist - Fixed term- Full Time
- Transcription Officer- Permanent - Full-time
Click here to apply: https://qac.pinpointhq.com/
Focus Birmingham are hiring a Deputy Facilities Manager!
Join the team at Focus Birmingham and help maintain a safe, welcoming and high-functioning environments for people with complex needs and sight loss.- Oversee daily operations across transport, catering, and housekeeping
- Manage and maintain facilities and buildings across our sites
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, food hygiene, and vehicle standards
- Lead operational teams and promote a culture of safety and excellence
If you’re a proactive, organised leader with experience in facilities or operational management with a passion for making a difference — they’d love to hear from you.
Apply Here: Focus Birmingham Jobs - Deputy Facilities Manager
Nominations open for the British Blind Sport Awards!
We're proud to support British Blind Sport as they mark five decades of empowering blind and partially sighted individuals through sport and physical activity.
On Thursday 6th November, BBS will host a special 50th Anniversary Awards Ceremony to honour the incredible coaches, volunteers, and changemakers who’ve helped make sport more inclusive.
Know someone who deserves recognition?
Nominations are open across six inspiring categories including the Legacy Award, Volunteer of the Decades, and Future Leader Award.
Nominate by Friday 10th October
Let’s celebrate the people making a difference in the sight loss and sporting communities!