Walsall Arts for All is a programme, which seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of children & young people in Walsall, using the arts as a way to help build understanding between different cultures and communities in this richly diverse area.

A Place of Welcome is a place where anybody can go, where they know they will be warmly welcomed, receive free refreshments and a guarantee of being made to feel valued and included. Attending a Place of Welcome can also help with confidence and improving physical and mental wellbeing. 

Working with The Linking Network, the Schools Linking Programme in Walsall was launched in the autumn term of 2018. In 2019, numbers increased to 24 classes with 13 new schools joining the programme, engaging with over 650 pupils. The programme provides opportunities for young people to learn about faith, belief, culture and British Values, with Walsall for All staff providing additional guidance and support, as well as working with delivery partners such as Walsall FC and The New Art Gallery Walsall.

Caldmore Village Festival are planning to organise a one-day event in Walsall, which aims to value all the cultures of Walsall and to provide the opportunity for communities to come together from across Walsall to celebrate diversity and its rich cultural heritage.  

This project will enable local schools to employ rights-based approaches with young people.  This has a demonstrable impact on integration in some schools as young people are included and feel respected. We are threading this offer to schools with other complimentary projects including School Linking and the Arts Project.

The National Federation of Gypsy Liaison Groups will ensure Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities have a clear voice in the Walsall for All programme and the council regarding their challenges and needs. This will strengthen service provision, increase understanding in Walsall of these communities, resulting in reduced tensions and negativity towards them.

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To learn more about the work of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, we recommend visiting The Romani Cultural and Arts Company website (a community development organisation using the arts and culture as a vehicle for advocacy and empowerment, amongst the Gypsy, Roma & Traveller communities): www.romaniarts.co.uk

Black History Month 2021’s theme of ‘Proud to Be’ represented an opportunity to look at identity and to look deeper at the individual experiences of different ages, nationalities and backgrounds as well as the common challenges and perceptions experienced across all of our Black communities.

The Walsall COVID-19 Community Champions Programme was primarily aimed at supporting residents from under-represented groups who may be most at risk from COVID-19. 

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) is a programme designed to improve English language skills in the community. Learn English in a friendly environment, meet new people, make friends and get help with local services. Sign up to ESOL classes in Walsall today.

brap worked with Walsall for All to deliver The Pledge - and ensure a wide range of organisations signed up. They provided follow up support for participating organisations to implement objectives and ethos of The Pledge. Individuals and organisations can still sign up to The Pledge and explore ways of incorporating cohesion and integration into their daily life or work.

Black Country Innovate are working with Walsall for All on the Walsall Hate Crime Reduction Initiative. In addition, they previously delivered the Saltmine Theatre project "In Their Shoes".

Originally delivered by the National Youth Agency, “Your Voice Now” recognises young people’s potential as change makers and encourage them to develop social action projects. Kicsters have taken over this project and the opportunity continues to be open for any young people who would like to become Youth Ambassadors.