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Case Studies

About T ROADZ

About T ROADZ

T ROADZ is an aspiring rapper who regularly attends The Pump to record music.  His aspirations were able to flourish through The Pump as he was able to regularly access the recording studio for free, he could access the studio to work on his music regularly and this gave Tyreece the opportunity to practice, which would then give him the courage to perform for live audiences. Read more

Published: 14th September, 2018

Updated: 27th May, 2022

Author: Ricky Towner

About Abbie

About Abbie

Abbie is a young person who has been coming to The Pump since she was 11 years of age, and has been actively engaging in youth club sessions. Read more

Published: 14th September, 2018

Updated: 3rd November, 2021

Author: Ricky Towner

About Decharne

About Decharne

Decharne has been attending The Pump since he was 14 years old, coming up from a struggling background. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2019

Updated: 12th May, 2020

Author: Ricky Towner

About Haadhir

About Haadhir

Haadhir started the course back in March and was an active and enthusiastic member of the group and really gained confidence as the course progressed. The Pump worked in conjunction with Business in the Community’s Ready for Work scheme to find a placement with Marks & Spencer Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2020

Author: Ricky Towner

About Nick

About Nick

Nick is a 23-year-old who was very keen to work but due to a difficult few years including periods of homelessness, was struggling to find employment. Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2020

Author: Ricky Towner

About Zach and Nathan

About Zach and Nathan

Zach and Nathan joined the scheme in May 2018, they had both had some short contracts in warehouse environments but were struggling to find reliable full time positions. Read more

Published: 22nd August, 2018

Updated: 31st January, 2019

Author: Ricky Towner

About Jerome

About Jerome

As a volunteer youth worker, Jerome is able to build on existing skill base and gain experience working with young people from a range of backgrounds and cultures. Read more

Published: 18th September, 2018

Author: Ricky Towner

About Jeff

About Jeff

Without much experience he was struggling to find work so was keen to take advantage of the Pump’s employability scheme to gain vocational qualifications and build on-the-job experience. Arconic conducted interviews towards the end of the process and Jeff impressed with his enthusiasm and drive to succeed. As a result, he was offered a place on the prestigious 12-month internship scheme and started in late Oct 2018. Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2020

Author: Ricky Towner

About Callum

About Callum

Callum approached the Pump in mid-2019 after hearing about the Work Experience scheme. He had been applying to the high profile apprenticeship schemes at companies like JLR but had experienced a few knockbacks. He had a keen interest in manufacturing and engineering but it’s fair to say his confidence was low and had been out of work for some time. Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2020

Author: Ricky Towner

About William Stewart

About William Stewart

William has been coming to The Pump for 6 years. Read more

Published: 10th April, 2019

Author: Ricky Towner

About Josiah Givans

Josiah is one of the young people who has attended the pump for around 8 years. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2019

Author: Ricky Towner

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  • #PumpFest2022 (Event Archive)

    #PumpFest2022 (Event Archive)

    The Pump is pleased to announce that we will be holding an event to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and Birmingham 2022 Festival and we want you there! It will be a fun family event for local community members to come together, celebrate, and have an amazing day. Make sure you let all of your friends know and we will see you there!

  • Open House Lunch (Event Archive)

    Open House Lunch (Event Archive)

  • OCN Level 2 Award in Business Enterprise

    OCN Level 2 Award in Business Enterprise

    Learners will be able to assess their own suitability to start up and run a business enterprise.

  • Bronze Arts Award

    Bronze Arts Award

    Bronze Arts Award enables learners to develop a basic understanding of arts practice and some knowledge of arts provision in the community. Learners commit to taking part in creative activities and demonstrate a basic understanding of effective communication and an ability to convey information.

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  • Devilman

    Devilman

    One of the pioneers and godfathers of Birmingham Grime

  • Bassman

    Bassman

    Bassman, seminal figure in the Drum & Bass scene preceding Grime

  • The History of Grime (Archived Project)

    The History of Grime (Archived Project)

    The History of Grime Project is a passion project conceived by our very own young people. The Pump's aspiring musicians were keen to learn more about the genre that strongly influences their own sounds and look at the origins and the influences that encouraged the inception of Grime and the impact Grime has had on youth culture, fashion and youth entrepreneurship.

  • Who We Are

    Who We Are

    Our organisation is a hub of youth work working closely with our partners to provide a holistic and integrated service to young people and provide opportunities that inspire and motivate them to be the best they can.

  • About T ROADZ

    About T ROADZ

    T ROADZ is an aspiring rapper who regularly attends The Pump to record music.  His aspirations were able to flourish through The Pump as he was able to regularly access the recording studio for free, he could access the studio to work on his music regularly and this gave Tyreece the opportunity to practice, which would then give him the courage to perform for live audiences.

  • 23 Drillas

    23 Drillas

    One of the leading Drill crews in Birmingham

  • Makerspace

    Makerspace

    Our new Makerspace is a brand new space at The Pump established to inspire and innovate, though a fully-kitted workshop giving you the power to turn ideas and concepts into reality.

  • Our Team

    Meet our staff and trustees.

  • MIST

    MIST

    Rhys Thomas Sylvester (born 2 March 1992), known professionally as Mist (stylised as MIST) is an English rapper from Birmingham.

  • Sammy Snail Nursery

    Sammy Snail Nursery

    Sammy Snail is a warm friendly, stimulating and safe environment where children can learn through play in a relaxed atmosphere.

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