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As well as born and bred Brummies, Start Again works with many young people who are new to the country, including refugees and asylum seekers. Young people like Osman. Osman’s story Osman is originally from a mountain village on the border of Iran and Iraq. However, the ongoing civil war and escalating violence in the…

We know that physical and mental health are closely linked, and that physical activity is very good for your mental health and wellbeing. So it’s quite ironic that poor mental health often stops people from wanting to be physically active – even if exercise and sport is something they previously enjoyed. We saw an example…

Although Start Again is here for all young people, we’ve recently been going “back to our roots” by working with more and more young people who have mental health issues. To understand why mental health is at the core of our work, Mark Peters, the founder of Start Again, shares his story. The reason I’m…

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re sharing the story of Rosie, who’s made great progress since she came to us as a teenager. Rosie’s story Start Again Project works with young people who have a variety of mental health illnesses, including some that are quite severe. Our Healthy Lifestyles programme uses sport and leisure…

“New sports session to commence at brand new sports facility in Erdington” Erdington based Community Interest Company, Start Again Project are pleased to announce a new sports programme to take place at the brand new sports hall at the YMCA in Erdington. The organisation has received funding from the national sports charity Street Games, to…

“Start Again Project CIC secure UEFA funding for local young people” Erdington based Community Interest Company, Start Again Project have successfully secured funding from UEFA to deliver weekly football programmes and support sessions to young people from new and arriving communities in Birmingham. The two year funded programme will aim to engage young people between…

Start Again Project extends a warm welcome to our new Director of Sport & Physical Wellbeing, Jamie Bunch. Jamie, who joins the team at a pivotal season in our growth will oversea the development of Start Again’s Health and Wellbeing programmes which include sport, physical activity and mentoring. Start Again recognises the role sport and…

Birmingham City Council has presented Start Again Project with 19 Mountain bikes to help the young people they work with improve their mobility and access opportunities. The Council’s Big Birmingham Bike Scheme which launched in October 2015 is part of a £54.4 million investment from the Department of Transport and match funders to help Birmingham…

In the wake of the New Mental Health Charter for Sport & Recreation, Birmingham Public Health have commissioned Start Again Project to use Sports and Physical Activity to help engage young people suffering from poor mental health. The recent commission will enable Start Again Project to continue to deliver their ongoing Sport & Wellbeing Programme…

Start Again Project A Community Interest Company whose mission is to enable young people to develop their personal, and social development. Enabling them to lead a fuller life in their communities. Are recruiting for 2 Youth Support Worker posts 16hrs and 20hrs per week. Based in Birmingham, with a growing network of development and delivery partners in the…