Creating Social Justice Through Strong Local Economies

Shaping pathways for people to access better and fairer life chances and building stronger communities.

Our Mission

To build strong local economies in neighbourhoods suffering from disadvantage and deprivation by creating better access to good jobs and careers and promoting opportunities for inclusive economic development.

Our Programmes

St Paul's Community Hub

We have a commitment to place and have a base at St Paul’s, a Neighbourhood hub (as well as a church) which is a ‘stone’s throw’ from Heartlands Hospital.
Partnerships for People and Place 2

As part of The Pioneer Group, we piloted an intensive 12-month programme providing coach mentoring to 150 pupils over three terms.
Druids Heath

Over the past two years The Pioneer Group have been working with the community, gathering views and feelings on the regeneration to shape the emerging vision and masterplan for Druids Heath.

Discover our programmes

300

Positive engagements through the BSol I Can programme

94

Local people completing Loconomy’s Pre-employment course

120

Year 10 pupils coach-mentored, who are at risk of NEET

13

Community organisations accessing capacity building in East Birmingham

Voices of Impact

The mapping session brought together community members, grassroots groups, businesses and organisations, all sharing views about what’s going on in their areas. People talked about the positives in their communities, the barriers they face.

Asha Rage
Dream Chaser
The course demonstrated strong outcomes in confidence building and personal development with 78% reporting improved confidence, 81% increased motivation and learning, and 73% saying the course improved their overall wellness.

I-Can Training Course Survey
Ian Dudfield, Loconomy
The I Can approach created a 25% increase in NHS recruitment from the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the city. There were similar increases with applicants from BAME communities and applicants with a self-reported disability.

Conrad Parke
Birmingham Anchor Network