Community Interest Company

Building Pathways into Leadership, the Arts & Civic Life

Vibrant Voices CIC is a Birmingham-based community interest company. We turn research and lived experience into action by creating leadership, arts and civic opportunities for communities who are too often ignored.

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What We Stand For

Our Three Pillars

Leadership & Progression

Programmes that grow confident, values-driven leaders – from the Birmingham Pakistani Leadership Programme to mentoring, skills sessions and civic life workshops.

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Arts & Culture

Partnerships with arts organisations to open up backstage spaces, creative careers and cultural experiences for young people who don't usually see themselves represented.

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Research & Community Voice

Community-led research like the Birmingham Pakistani Report and our youth survey, using data and stories to influence policy, practice and investment.

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Featured Programme

Birmingham Pakistani Leadership Programme

A two-day leadership and progression programme for young people from Birmingham's Pakistani communities. Hosted at venues such as Midlands Arts Centre.

  • Explore identity & leadership
  • Careers & entrepreneurship sessions
  • Community impact workshops
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Flagship Initiative

Empowering Future Leaders

The Birmingham Pakistani Leadership Programme is our flagship initiative, designed to nurture the next generation of leaders from Birmingham's Pakistani communities.

40+

Young Leaders

2

Intensive Days

10+

Industry Speakers

100%

Community Focused

Research & Insights

We Listen First

We don't just run projects – we listen first. Our research includes the Birmingham Pakistani Report and a current youth survey capturing what young people want from leadership, careers, arts and civic life.

Birmingham Pakistani Report

Community-led research understanding the lives, needs and hopes of Birmingham's Pakistani communities.

Youth Survey

Current project capturing young people's views on leadership, careers, arts and civic life.

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Making a Difference

Our Impact

40+

Young People in First Leadership Cohort

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Arts Access Projects with Major Venues

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Research Informing Local Conversations

Recent Stories

First Leadership Cohort Success
Leadership Programme

First Leadership Cohort Success

A two-day programme hosted at Midlands Arts Centre for around 40 young people from Birmingham's Pakistani communities.

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Backstage at Birmingham Rep
Arts & Culture

Backstage at Birmingham Rep

Exclusive backstage tour and devising theatre workshop led by industry professionals for under-represented young people.

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Real Inclusion with Amir Khan
Wellbeing

Real Inclusion with Amir Khan

Visit from two-time world boxing champion Amir Khan to Alderman Bowen Skills Development Centre.

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Trusted By

Our Partners

Birmingham Rep
MAC Birmingham
Local Councils
NHS Partners
Community Orgs

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join our community of changemakers. Whether you're a young person, community organisation, or potential partner – there's a place for you at Vibrant Voices.

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