The Growing Up in the West Midlands Strategic Forum, was established in Februrary 2005.

In september 2007 we adopted a new constitution and formed ourselves as an alliance of member organisations.

Our Vision

G:up exists to develop the West Midlands as a region that respects and acts upon the needs, interests and aspirations of children and young people, and the voluntary and community organisations that work with them.

There are three elements to our work:

• Engage - building and strengthening networks and communications
• Influence - shaping policy and strategy affecting children, young people and families
• Develop - building capacity and sharing learning

For more information about G:up please email info@growingupinthewestmidlands.info

Our ethos

There are some core values that frame the work of Growing Up in the West Midlands. Underpinning these is a commitment to democracy and mutuality.

our work is driven by and embedded in a shared aim to:

• connect and cooperate
• include and expand
• exchange and develop

In principle, and as far as is possible in practice, we operate in an a way that is open, fair and flexible.