I’ve lived in Berkswell since 2006, and have been aware of Berkswell Charities since moving to the village. It’s hard to miss the physical impact of the Church Lane Almshouse building on the village green and the contribution its residents make to the diverse population of the village. As I became more involved in village […]
I have lived in Berkswell for over 30 years now. I do not have paid employment - however, with two grandchildren under three years old and several other significant projects I am involved with on a voluntary basis, I'm always busy "working". Luckily whilst the Berkswell Charities Trustee meetings are generally held in the evenings, […]
In 2022 I moved to the area and also left a job of 20+ years, so pretty life changing. I started working in a freelance capacity, which gave me more freedom and flexibility in my working week. My other half spotted the Berkswell Charities Trustee vacancy advert on social media and suggested I apply. I’d […]
Local people will know that a small parcel of land on Back Lane Meriden is owned by Berkswell Charities. The site had been referred to Solihull Council in response to the recent Call for Sites. There was an error in completing the forms and we can confirm the land has now been withdrawn as a […]
Balsall Common Primary School Academy is blessed to have an indoor swimming pool where the near-700 pupils can learn life-long skills in water. And it’s not only pupils who benefit from gaining these skills, members of all ages of the local community are encouraged to come to the pool to learn to swim after-hours. Recently, […]
Berkswell Charities Trustee Vacancy Type: Unpaid Volunteer Role Closing Date: End March 2025 Interview Date: TBC. Help shape our future by becoming a Trustee. We are looking for a new Trustee who will help shape the Charities’ future as part of the team whilst furthering the objects of the Charity. The objects of the Charity […]
Since our last post in September,(see below) we now in a position to update on our Almshouse project. We are delighted to announce the planning application has been submitted. The link to the numerous documents is here. For the project to have reached this point, many hours of work have been spent listening to advice, […]
A new chapter in the life of the Berkswell Village Store has begun and it is now trading as a café and meeting space under the name of ‘The Nook’. The Store has been serving the local community for over a hundred years but closed early in 2024 and since then the Trustees of […]
Residents Social Events 2024 Almshouses are not just about providing housing. Almshouse have a strong emphasis on community wellbeing. They strive to create environments where residents feel a sense of belonging, security, and mutual support. The focus is on nurturing a community spirit that contributes to the overall wellbeing of each resident and this summer […]
Berkswell Charities CIO is a local based community charity and are the legal owners of Berkswell CofE Primary School which is a grade II listed building and located in the village of Berkswell, West Midlands. The Church of England School is a tremendous asset to the Community and has been for hundreds of years with […]
Berkswell Charities has a long-held ambition to build new almshouses. The creation of additional almshouses for the benefit of those in need of affordable rented accommodation in the Parish of Berkswell and surrounding area will realise this ambition. Whenever there is a vacancy in one of our existing fourteen almshouses in Berkswell and Burton Green, […]
As we meet people around our area, we find that volunteers often have more than one job helping the local and wider community with their free time. Berkswell Charity Trustees are no exception. Here is a list of the organisations we help in addition to our duties as Berkswell Charity Trustees. Balsall […]