Legacy Wm

Charity 1180546

www.legacy-wm.org

Overview

Summary

Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

Legacy WM appears to operate as a place-based bridge organisation in north Birmingham: using migration heritage, arts, sport and wellbeing activity to strengthen belonging and access for communities experiencing deprivation and marginalisation. Its distinctive role is not a single specialist service but connecting residents to cultural institutions, health partners, funding opportunities and community-led activity. The available evidence suggests that heritage remains a foundational lens, while its delivery model has broadened into practical wellbeing, participation and housing-related work.

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Operational geography

No operational geography is currently available for this organisation.

Areas of work

Source:Charity Commission
  • Accommodation/housing
  • Arts/culture/heritage/science
  • Education/training
  • General Charitable Purposes
  • Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
  • The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Who they help

Source:Charity Commission
  • Children/young People
  • Elderly/old People
  • People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
  • The General Public/mankind

How they help

Source:Charity Commission
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Provides Services
  • Sponsors Or Undertakes Research

Discoveries involving this organisation

The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.

Observations

Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

  • Heritage functions as a route into present-day cohesion

    Legacy WM appears to use the histories of migration and the cultural contribution of immigrant communities not only as subjects for education, but as a practical means of building belonging and participation among local residents.

    Why it matters

    This helps explain why heritage trails, arts and community activity sit alongside health and sport: they may be mutually reinforcing ways of helping diverse communities see themselves as part of the place.

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    • “Its objects include advancing education about the history and heritage of the West Midlands and contributions by Asian, African, Caribbean and other immigrant communities.”

      Source:Charity Commission

    • “By learning about and sharing stories of migration and community, we foster a sense of belonging for local people.”

      Source:Organisation

  • A broad offer may be an intentional response to fragmented support

    The organisation appears to position itself as a connector across gaps between statutory provision, cultural opportunity and everyday needs, rather than as a narrowly defined heritage charity.

    Why it matters

    This indicates that its effectiveness may depend substantially on relationships with NHS partners, micro-organisations and other local stakeholders, as well as on its own programmes.

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    • “The services we offer are intended to supplement the provision of services that often fall outside of the remit of statutory providers.”

      Source:Organisation

    • “We collaborate with NHS partners and micro organisations to engage health service users and their families.”

      Source:Organisation

    • “We have now broadened our aims to include wellbeing, arts and community cohesion.”

      Source:Organisation

  • Participation appears to be a capability-building strategy

    Volunteering, community champion roles and sport activities appear designed to build confidence, social connection and leadership, not solely to provide activities or advice.

    Why it matters

    This suggests Legacy WM may generate value through residents becoming contributors and connectors within their communities, potentially extending its reach beyond direct service users.

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    • “The circulation of social capital occurs via our “bring it and share it” ethos.”

      Source:Organisation

    • “A Community Champion said the role boosted their confidence and made them feel more connected to the community.”

      Source:Organisation

    • “A walk leader said the role enabled them to continue their passion for movement and walk most mornings.”

      Source:Organisation

    Remaining uncertainties

  • The scale, geographic reach and frequency of each programme are unclear.
  • There is no independent evidence of outcomes, beneficiary demographics or the durability of partnership arrangements.
  • It is unclear how housing activity is delivered and how central it is to the organisation's current work.

    Additional evidence needed

  • Recent annual reports or impact data showing participants, outcomes, funding and programme scale.
  • Details of active delivery partners, referral routes and the organisation's role within each partnership.
  • Evidence describing the housing work, including its model, beneficiaries and results.
Charity Commission profile
Source:Charity Commission

Activities

Legacy WM was established in 2010 as charity with a focus on post war heritage. We have now broadened our aims to include; wellbeing, arts and community cohesion. We are based at Soho House and we work with local organisations to deliver our aims.

Charity objects

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: (1) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN: (A) THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF THE WEST MIDLANDS METROPOLITAN REGION ("THE AREA") AND THE CONTRIBUTION MADE THERETO BY ASIAN, AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND OTHER IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES; AND (B) WORKS OF ARTISTIC MERIT IN ALL THEIR FORMS (INCLUDING AND NOT LIMITED TO VISUAL, LITERARY AND PERFORMING ARTS) PRODUCED OR PERFORMED IN AREA AND IN PARTICULAR BY MEMBERS OF OR RELATING TO THE SAID COMMUNITIES. (2) TO RELIEVE THE SICKNESS OF AND TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF RESIDENTS OF THE AREA THROUGH FITNESS ACTIVITY AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMES.