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Would you like to participate in our Take on 250 Challenge? Find out more here

Are you a regular walker and new to endurance events? Perhaps a seasoned trekker looking for testing new adventures? Or even a marathon runner wanting to 'up' your distance? Whether it's along magnificent coastal scenery, or in stunning open countryside, there's an Ultra Challenge for you.

Walk, jog or run at YOUR pace on the Ultra Challenge Series event of your choice. Join 30,000 other of all ages and experience in 2022/2023 for an unforgettable challenge.  It will be rewarding, fun and absolutely achievable with your resolve and determination alongside first class support.

  • London Winter Walk, January 2023
    • https://www.ultrachallenge.com/london-winter-walk/ 
  • Easter 50 Challenge, April 2023
    • https://www.ultrachallenge.com/easter-challenge/ 
  • Isle of Wight Challenge, April 2023
    • https://www.ultrachallenge.com/isle-of-wight-challenge/ 
  • Jurassic Coast Challenge, May 2023
    • https://www.ultrachallenge.com/jurassic-coast-challenge/ 
  • London 2 Brighton Challenge, May 2023
    • https://www.ultrachallenge.com/london-2-brighton-challenge/ 
  • Lake District Challenge, June 2023
    • https://www.ultrachallenge.com/lake-district-challenge/ 
  • Cotswold Way Challenge, June 2023
    • https://www.ultrachallenge.com/cotswold-way-challenge/ 
  • Peak District Challenge, July 2023
    • https://www.ultrachallenge.com/peak-district-challenge/ 
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      Browse Focus Birmingham's current vacancies and understand how you can help us support people living with sight loss and complex disabilities.

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      Volunteer roles

      Focus Birmingham offer a range of volunteering opportunities helping you can new skills, experience and giving back to the community. You can find a list of our roles on the volunteer roles page.

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      The Focus Birmingham senior leadership team (SLT) is responsible to the board of trustees and assumes responsibility for the daily planning and management of the charity.

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      Supported Living

      We provide a specially adapted supported living scheme in Kings Norton providing 24 hr care to support adults with visual impairment and other disabilities to live independently

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      Low Vision Clinic

      Our low vision clinic is here to support people with a visual impairment and assist you to learn how to use remaining sight to its best potential.

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      Befriending Service

      Need a regular chat? Our team of volunteers offer a vital service to help tackle isolation in the local community. Find out more about our befriending service by calling - 0121 393 4849 and apply via the Focus Telephone Befriending System

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      Admissions

      If you are considering the next step for your child then Focus is the place to join. Our person centred care is all about giving the individual choice, rights to independence and the skills to live independent lives.

    • Telephone Befriending Service

      Telephone Befriending Service

      The Focus Birmingham volunteer team offer support and telephone befriending, ideal for anyone who would like a regular friendly chat at the same time every week. Apply now using the Focus Telephone Befriending System. You can fill it in yourself or ask a family member or friend to do it for you. Once complete we will match you with a suitable volunteer and schedule the calls... it's as easy as that!

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