Community Engagement
A little extra help in everyday life for those who need it.
Practical, Emotional & Preventative Support
We're Here For You
Our Community engagement team are actively involving individuals and groups in the decisions, actions, and initiatives that impact their community, fostering collaboration, open communication, and upskilling.
It focuses on building trust, empowering community members, and ensuring that diverse voices. By encouraging participation through various projects, surveys, and volunteer efforts, community engagement aims to strengthen relationships, improve outcomes, and create sustainable solutions that reflect the community’s needs and values.
Coffee & Chat Group
Join us for our relaxed and welcoming Coffee & Chat Group, held once a month.
It’s the perfect chance to grab a coffee, unwind, and enjoy good conversation in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to meet new people, catch up with familiar faces, or take part in light activities and chats, everyone is welcome.
Come along for a cuppa, a laugh, and the chance to make new friends — there’s no pressure, just good company and a warm welcome.
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Bereavement Support Group
You are warmly invited to our Bereavement Support Group, held on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Losing someone can feel incredibly isolating, but you don’t have to walk this path alone. Our group offers a safe, welcoming space where you can share your experiences, talk openly, or simply listen — whatever feels right for you.
We provide a compassionate and supportive environment for anyone who is grieving, where understanding, empathy, and mutual support are at the heart of everything we do. Whether your loss is recent or some time ago, you will be met with kindness, respect, and care.
Come along for support, connection, and the reassurance that you are not alone.
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Martial Arts for Mental Wellbeing
Join us every Friday from 10:00am to 11:00am for our free Adult Martial Arts class, open to people of all fitness levels and experience.
This welcoming class is designed to help adults improve physical fitness, mental wellbeing, and confidence through the practice of martial arts. Whether you are completely new to martial arts or have some previous experience, you’ll find a supportive environment where you can learn and progress at your own pace.
Support for Those Bereaved by Suicide
We understand that losing someone to suicide brings a unique and deeply painful kind of grief. Our service is here to offer compassionate, non-judgemental support at a pace that feels right for you.
Our Bereaved by Suicide support is now offered by appointment only, allowing us to provide dedicated one-to-one support tailored to your individual needs. To arrange an appointment, please call us on 0121 565 5605.
One-to-one sessions can be delivered in the way that feels most comfortable for you, whether that is face-to-face, by telephone, or via video call. These sessions provide a safe, confidential space to talk, reflect, and be supported without pressure or expectation.
If and when you feel ready, we can also support you to join a monthly group setting, where you can connect with others who have experienced a similar loss. This will always be facilitated gently and with care, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
You do not have to go through this alone, support is available when you are ready.
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Lads Chat
Join us for Lads Chat every Wednesday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, a relaxed and supportive space just for men.
This group offers the chance to talk openly about whatever’s on your mind — or simply come along to listen and enjoy the company. There’s no pressure to share; you can take part in a way that feels comfortable for you.
Alongside good conversation, we enjoy games, trips, social activities, and trying something new, all in a laid-back and welcoming atmosphere. Lads Chat is about connection, support, and having a laugh while building confidence and friendships.
Whether you’re looking for support, social time, or just somewhere to belong, you’ll find a warm welcome here.
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Your Space, Your Way
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month, from 10:00am to 12:00pm, for “Your Space, Your Way” a welcoming and supportive space for people experiencing hoarding behaviours.
This group offers the opportunity to connect with others who understand what you’re going through, share experiences, and explore strategies for managing your situation. Whether you’re looking for practical tips, emotional support, or simply a safe place to talk openly without judgment, this group provides a friendly, non-pressured environment.
Through discussion, peer support, and guidance, you can gain confidence, learn new approaches, and feel empowered to take positive steps in your own time. Every session is designed to respect your pace and provide encouragement while helping you feel less isolated.
Come along and discover a space where you can be heard, supported, and understood — your space, your way.
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Pages of Progress
A journaling circle where we pause, write from the heart, and create space for reflection and connection.
With guided prompts, gentle quiet time for writing, and open conversation, we support one another in nurturing mental well-being, self-awareness, and inner growth.
We meet every other Thursday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) for relaxed, reflective sessions. Each gathering usually centers around a chosen topic, followed by open conversation. We then spend some quiet time writing, using it as a way to explore our thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Sharing what we’ve written is always optional—participants are free to keep their reflections private.
Our aim is to create a supportive space where individuals can better understand themselves and develop greater emotional awareness.
Women’s Group
Looking for a friendly space to meet new people, share experiences or simply enjoy a chat over a cuppa?
Our FREE fortnightly Women’s Group provides a relaxed and welcoming space for open conversation, connection and encouragement.
Whether you’d like to make new friends, build confidence, share your experiences or simply take some time for yourself, you’ll find a friendly and supportive environment where you can be yourself.
Where: Sandwell Aquatics Centre, Londonderry Lane, Smethwick, B67 7EW
When: Wednesdays, 10am – 12pm
Frequency: Fortnightly
Everyone is welcome. Come along, meet new people and enjoy some time for yourself.
Creative Garden Project
Not every great idea starts in a boardroom. Some start with someone saying, “What if we planted something here?”
Our Creative Garden Project is transforming an outdoor space into somewhere people can make, plant, create and connect.
Whether you’ve got green fingers, glue-covered fingers or you’re simply looking for a reason to get out of the house, there’s a place for you.
No gardening experience needed. You can help us share ideas, plan the space, build, plant and create something that the whole community can enjoy.
Where: 321 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8LU
When: Biweekly Tuesdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm
The project is completely free and open to everyone. Come along, get creative, meet others and help us turn an outdoor space into something special for the community.
Art of Wellbeing
Sometimes the best way to clear your mind isn’t by talking. It’s by creating.
Our FREE Art of Wellbeing sessions offer a chance to slow down, switch off, get creative and meet friendly faces in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Through arts and crafts, you can explore your creativity while taking some time to support your wellbeing. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or haven’t picked up a paintbrush since school, it doesn’t matter.
There’s no pressure, no expectations and no artistic experience needed – just come along and enjoy the process.
Where: 321 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8LU
When: Sundays, 1pm – 2pm
The sessions are free to attend and open to everyone.
Our Support Groups
Please find our upcoming support groups, please click on them for further information.
If you would like to register or to talk more about the groups, please get in touch by emailing [email protected]
Groups
Mental Health & Suicide Awareness Half Day Training
KPG will provide evidence-based training to Sandwell residents, empowering them to recognize the early signs of mental ill-health and suicide risk. This training will build community confidence, reduce stigma, and foster open discussions about suicide. By addressing mental health concerns at an early stage, the initiative aims to prevent the escalation of conditions, reducing the need for hospitalisations and preventing suicides. These efforts will help normalise conversations about mental health, encouraging individuals to seek non-medical support at the earliest opportunity.
If you would like to learn more contact the community engagement team on [email protected] or call 0121 565 5605.