Supporting people BY encouraging change.
FORgiving C.I.C are a charitable organisation, who are devoted to making the world a better place through a variety of initiatives designed to help those who need it the most. Together, we can make a difference in the world for generations to come. If you are kind enough to contribute, whether that be through volunteering opportunities, direct referrals, donations through money or resource or even something as small as supporting our company to raise awareness of all the great work that we do. Your input and support are very much appreciated. And with your help we can work to truly make a difference.
What We Do
Providing the support that this generations needs.
Forgiving is a community-led organisation rooted in youth empowerment, transformation, and social justice. Through our flagship initiative, Reach One Teach One, we support young people across Birmingham and beyond with mentorship, life skills, leadership development, and supported housing. Our goal is to nurture confident, capable individuals who can thrive in their communities and beyond.
Alongside our core youth work, we also lead dedicated advocacy efforts for victims and potential victims of the Windrush scandal — helping individuals access compensation and secure the documentation they rightfully deserve. This work is delivered with care, confidentiality, and a trauma-informed approach, honouring the legacy and resilience of the Windrush generation.
Whether empowering young people or restoring dignity to those wronged by historical injustice, Forgiving stands for humanity, healing, and hope.
Breaking Barriers and Opening New Doors
Since our inception, we’ve worked around the clock to expand our causes and help those who need it the most. Every contribution goes toward making our world a better place, so if you’re planning to contribute a monetary donation or invest your time to support FORgiving, please get in touch today. Making a positive difference has never been so easy.
Youth Bootcamp 2025: Reach One Teach One
Justice
Our Summer Youth Bootcamp, partially funded by the Phoenix Global Fund for Children, is an intensive programme designed to engage some of the most hard-to-reach young people across the Midlands. This unique initiative provides more than just activities—it offers a foundation for real growth.
Participants will have access to supported accommodation, ensuring they have stability while they take part in a dynamic mix of experiences. From music and sound production to non-traditional sports like kayaking, horticulture, radio, arts, and poetry, the programme uses creative and practical tools to help young people explore their potential, build confidence, and tackle the barriers that may be holding them back from education, training, or employment.
Building Futures: A New Chapter at ACMC
In partnership with the Afro Caribbean Millennium Centre, we’re breathing new life into a vital community space at the heart of Birmingham. This exciting renovation project is more than just bricks and mortar—it’s about restoring pride, creating opportunity, and building a hub where culture, connection, and community thrive.
Together, we're transforming ACMC into a vibrant, multi-functional space that reflects the rich heritage of the Afro-Caribbean community while laying strong foundations for future generations. This transformation isn’t just cosmetic—it’s deeply intentional. From improved access and better facilities to youth-led spaces and wellbeing areas, every detail has been shaped with the community’s needs in mind.
The new ACMC will serve as a cultural anchor for local residents, a safe and welcoming space where young people can explore their identity, engage in positive activities, and access life-changing support. It will also act as a base for initiatives like Reach One Teach One, supported housing programmes, and our Windrush advocacy work—ensuring that the legacies of the past are honoured while we carve out a stronger, more hopeful future.
This is a space for stories to be shared, ideas to grow, and resilience to flourish. We're not just rebuilding a building—we're nurturing a legacy.
Reach one, teach one!
Supporting Victims of the Windrush Scandal
At FORGIVING CIC, our work with the Windrush generation is driven by lived experience, cultural understanding, and a deep commitment to justice and healing. We provide person-centred, trauma-informed advocacy for individuals navigating the Windrush Compensation Scheme — empowering them with the clarity, support, and dignity they deserve.
We also support victims in gaining the identification they need to prove their lawful residence in the UK, working closely with the Home Office Windrush Scheme to help them restore their rights and access essential services.
Our team, many of whom have personal experience with the scheme, understand the emotional and bureaucratic challenges claimants face. We offer accessible support through face-to-face, virtual, and telephone consultations, and partner with trusted community organisations to remove language and cultural barriers.
Beyond claims, we create safe spaces for storytelling, cultural celebration, and intergenerational connection — ensuring the Windrush legacy is not only remembered, but honoured with purpose.
We’re more than advocates — we are part of the community we serve.
What an honor it is
“If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.”
Marcus Garvey
Our Achievements
Since our founding in 2020, FORgiving has developed and grown exponentially. We’re very proud of the expertise of our staff and their abilities to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our success.
Our Partnerships
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