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BCOP homes achieve excellent results in the Gold Standards Framework
Photograph of staff at Anita Stone Court nursing home in MoseleyBCOP homes achieve excellent results in the Gold Standards FrameworkAnita Stone Court in Moseley and Neville Williams House in Selly Oak, both operated by Birmingham charity BCOP, achieved accreditation...
National Property Awards Nomination for BSHP Member
One of our BSHP members (Kevin Horton, Head of Asset Management from Spring Housing) has been shortlisted for Young Property Professional of the year in the National Property Awards 2026.Public votes count towards the judges decision so your vote would be greatly...
Robert Harvey House steps back to 1946 to celebrate BCOP’s 80th anniversary
Residents, families, staff and friends stepped back in time as Robert Harvey House in Handsworth Wood hosted a nostalgic 1946 Street Party to celebrate BCOP's 80th anniversary.The event transformed the home's award-winning Sensory Street into a vibrant post-war...
The Pioneer Group – Board Member Opportunities!
We’re looking for people who share our commitment to great housing, thriving communities and strong governance.About the Role As a Board Member, you’ll help shape our strategic direction, providing oversight, challenge and support to ensure we deliver on our purpose...
BCOP’s Robert Harvey House wins Palliative Residential Care Provider Award 2026
A Birmingham nursing home has been recognised nationally for its outstanding end of life care after winning the Palliative Residential Care Provider Award 2026 at the Palliative Care Awards.Robert Harvey House in Handsworth Wood is part of Birmingham charity BCOP...
The Pioneer Group secures £55m funding to deliver 250 new homes across north Birmingham
The Pioneer Group has secured a £55 million funding package from long‑standing banking partners Santander and Nationwide, strengthening its ability to deliver around 250 new affordable homes over the next five years.The funding comprises £35 million from Santander and...
Al Carns MP visits Neville Williams House in support of BCOP sensory street appeal
MP for Birmingham Selly Oak Al Carns visited Neville Williams House in Selly Park to support BCOP’s 80th anniversary fundraising appeal for new dementia-friendly sensory streets.The visit took place on Friday 17 April and gave the MP the opportunity to meet residents...
Helping Mum and Baby Thrive: Infant Mortality Project Succeeding
A showcase event celebrating the early impact of the North Locality Infant Mortality project was held last Thursday.Just seven months into its ambitious 18-month journey, the project is already proving to be a lifeline for expectant mothers across Erdington....
The Pioneer Group and Partners Deliver Lasting Social Value in Castle Vale
The Pioneer Group is proud to highlight the positive social value delivered in Castle Vale through partnerships with Nationwide Windows and Doors and Housing Plus Group. Going beyond their core roles, both organisations have supported local environmental projects and...
Residents dance through the decades to celebrate BCOP’s 80th anniversary
Residents, families and staff at Neville Williams House in Selly Park enjoyed an unforgettable afternoon of music, dancing and celebration as part of BCOP’s 80th anniversary year.The home hosted a special “Step Back in Time” event, transforming its entrance hall,...
The Pioneer Group Announces Two New Social Housing Developments
The Pioneer Group has announced plans to develop two new housing sites at Burcote Road and Lindridge Drive, delivering 36 new social rent homes as part of its wider commitment to providing high‑quality, affordable housing across north Birmingham.Work on both sites has...
BCOP 80th Year Anniversary Celebrations
At Neville Williams House, memories are part of everyday life.Through reminiscence sessions with our activities staff, residents gather to share stories, sparked by familiar objects, old newspaper headlines, photographs and music. These moments are not only about...
We’ve donated £1,000 towards senior citizen fitness classes in Hall Green
We’re thrilled to have donated £1,000 to Inspire2gether, to run a Wellbeing Chair Fitness programme for senior citizens. The classes will take place at our Ghulab Ashram sheltered scheme in Hall Green, Birmingham.Our donation will fund free, hour-long classes over 28...
We’ve given a £2,000 grant to The Community Engage Foundation in Hall Green, Birmingham
The Community Engage Foundation runs the Good Food Club, which supports 50 households per week by providing Fareshare food boxes worth up to £20, at a cost of just £5.The boxes contain a mix of fresh fruit, vegetables, chilled, frozen and ambient products for local...
We’re supporting a project to help criminal justice system experienced women
A new three-year contract, worth £450,000 a year, has been awarded to Birmingham based women’s charity Anawim, to continue delivering the New Chance Scheme which has helped turn hundreds of women’s lives around.The New Chance scheme is a specialist project for women...
































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