Programme for legacy initiatives

Bringing people together

City Challenge and Response

Opportunities for children and young people. An aspiring city.

Short Term 2021 to 2022 (including Games)

  • Develop a programme of opportunities for work experience at businesses across the city, for young people not in education, employment or training
  • Co-locate a national demonstrator youth hub and Games volunteer hub at the Library of Birmingham
  • Aspiring Flagship Programme: Deliver an ongoing schools learning programme to enhance knowledge of the heritage and history of the Commonwealth
  • Ensure increased access for children and young people to key games assets, e.g. mascot, athlete ambassadors

Medium Term 2021 to 2024

  • Deliver the Bfriends Games as part of the Unlocking the Games programme
  • Develop a strategy to ensure meaningful engagement with young people across Birmingham on key issues for the future of the city

Long Term 2021 to 2024+

  • Ensure that major events hosted in Birmingham are inclusive and strengthen connections with the city’s young people