8.2 kg lost | 6.25% weight loss We are delighted to celebrate the fantastic progress Margurite has made on her weight-loss journey. Margurite started at 131.2 kg and has now reached 123 kg, achieving an impressive 8.2 kg weight loss. This represents a 6.25% reduction in her starting body weight - a wonderful achievement and an important milestone in her journey towards a healthier lifestyle. One Simple Change Can Make a Big Difference One of the most important lessons from Ma

When Maria joined the Game of Stones programme, she already had a good understanding of healthy eating and was making thoughtful food choices. She didn't need to completely change her diet, instead, she focused on building on the healthy habits she already had. The biggest change Maria made was increasing her physical activity. Rather than making drastic changes, she committed to staying active throughout the week with a routine she genuinely enjoys. She attends a Forever Fit

At 63 years old, Wendy Gordon is proving that it's never too late to invest in your health. When Wendy joined the Game of Stones programme in March, her goal wasn't to follow a strict diet or make drastic lifestyle changes. She wanted practical support, realistic advice and someone to help keep her accountable. Just a few months later, Wendy has achieved remarkable results through small, sustainable habit changes. A Journey to Better Health When Wendy began the programme, she

One of the most rewarding parts of my job as a Health Lifestyle Coach is seeing people discover that they are capable of changing their lives. Stephanie's journey is one that I will never forget. When Stephanie first came to see me, she had very little energy. She felt sluggish, low in mood, and lacked motivation. As we talked about her daily routine, we discussed her eating habits and physical activity. Stephanie admitted that she wasn't exercising very much and that crisps

Hi, I'm Bob! Operations Manager here at Northfield Community Partnership! I’m from a small town in Derbyshire. I was brought up by a family who had a strong sense of helping people. My great-grandparents took in refugees from the Spanish civil war and my father has spent 40 years in local politics. When I decided I wanted to go to University at 20, I wanted to go to a bigger city with more diversity. I went to Birmingham City University to study Sociology and loved living in

Hi all, I’m Harry Debenham, and I work for Northfield Community Partnership as part of the Northfield NNS team. I’ve been with NCP for nearly seven years now, during which time I’ve developed a wide range of new skills and gained a strong understanding of how the charity sector operates. I’m a proud Brummie, born and bred, and have lived here all my life, apart from a few years spent studying for a Law degree at Brighton University, which I completed in 2016. After graduati

The Northfield Community Plan sets out a shared, community-driven vision and strategic framework for the area covered by the Birmingham Northfield constituency. Its purpose is to channel local voices, foster collaboration between residents, community organisations, businesses, public services and anchor institutions, and guide investment and action over the next decade. “By 2035, Northfield will be a connected, empowered and thriving community — where people from all backgrou

Hello everyone, I’m Ralph Matthews. I am proud to say I work in the Future Proof team, which is a part of Northfield Community Partnership, for over 3 years, with my colleague Hannah, whereby I can truly say we make a massive difference to people’s lives across Northfield Constituency for the over 50s. I was born in the New Forest, Hampshire, near to Southampton. I am a proud Sotonian and have followed the Saints, nickname for Southampton FC, for most of my life. I have a deg

Hi, my name is Caitlin Reilly-Scard (although everyone knows me as Cai!) I am a member of the Family Wellbeing Team at NCP, and I’ve been working here for nearly three years now! Here is a little insight into my background and my life at NCP 😊 Before moving back to Birmingham, I lived in Wales for over 5 years. I enjoyed the mountains and the countryside, but mostly I loved studying Geography at University. After completing my degree, I developed a keen interest in Human G

Despite the weather, we were back for our 4th year of our Jolly January campaign and were out and about chatting to local citizens in the Northfield, Frankley, Kings Norton, and Hawkesley areas. Jolly January first began four years ago and has now become a local initiative which was designed by the Northfield Neighbourhood Network Team. During the week, we really concentrate and address social isolation and loneliness particularly targeting areas of need and we do this by doo

At the beginning of December, volunteers from MITIE, West Midlands Police, and the Northfield and Longbridge Official Supporters Club joined forces to assemble hampers for us, supporting families of up to eight people. Each household received a selection of festive foods including stuffing, Christmas pudding, Yorkshire pudding mix, and cranberry sauce, along with age appropriate bags of toys! 🎁 We are incredibly grateful to the amazing staff at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Hello everyone, I’m Elena Nisfoeanu , and I’m absolutely delighted to introduce myself as the new Healthy Lifestyle Coach for the Northfield constituency as part of the Game of Stones programme. I was born and raised in Romania and came to the UK in 2012 – completely on my own, with just a suitcase, a dream, and a lot of courage. Over the years, the UK truly became my home. I met my husband here, built a life, and we now have two wonderful boys who keep us smiling (and ver

A new partnership between Northfield Community Partnership (NCP), King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy, and Birmingham City Council has successfully secured funding to ensure Frankley Library remains open. Frankley Library was initially identified as a potential partner-led library under the Birmingham Libraries Cabinet report agreed on 12th February 2025. However, it was also acknowledged that if a suitable partner did not come forward, the library would have faced closure. Fo

The countdown to the most magical time of the year is now underway! 🎄 After the amazing support from our community last year, we’re thrilled to bring back the Reverse Advent Calendar and invite you to participate if you'd like! Take a look at the instructions in the image below. 💚What is a Reverse Advent Calendar? A reverse advent calendar is the opposite of a traditional advent calendar and it begins at the start of November! Here’s how it works: You start at the beginning

W e were thrilled to attend the 13th Community Inspiration Awards on Friday, 26th September, having been shortlisted for the Community...

Hi, my name is Bev Hardman, and I work for Northfield Community Partnership (NCP), and I’d like to share with you a snapshot of my work...

Our amazing volunteer, David, is taking on The Three Capitals Challenge! 🏃‍♂️✨ He has kindly and generously chosen to raise funds in...

On February 14th, we were delighted to welcome Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, to NCP today. We appreciate you taking the...

Northfield Beach is an annual event organised by Northfield Community Partnership that has provided free family activities in the heart...

It’s that Jolly Jan time of year again, and last week we were out and about in the Frankley and Kings Norton South areas, knocking doors...