Birmingham City Council · Awarded contract
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Award of Circle of Friends Programme to The Children's Society by Birmingham City Council

Awarded 27 Jan 2025

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Awarded27 Jan 2025
Value£136,000.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 10mo ago12mo term
Awarded 27 Jan 2025Expired 26 Jan 2026

Birmingham City Council awarded a contract to The Children's Society for the Circle of Friends programme, a support and intervention initiative targeting groups of young people aged 10-14 who may be at risk of serious violence.

The programme aims to provide tools for managing peer pressure and conflict resolution, reduce poly-victimisation, and prevent future violence.

The contract, valued at £136,000, runs for 12 months from November 2024 to November 2025.

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