The work and achievements of Services For Education are frequently featured in the media. For copyright reasons, we are unable to show press cuttings, but the following links provide a sample of our recent coverage:

• November 2024: Birmingham’s young musicians selected for Royal Albert Hall proms performance: https://www.birminghamworld.uk/community/birminghams-young-musicians-selected-for-royal-albert-hall-proms-performance-4868151
• November 2024: Music charity announces appointment of new chair: https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/resource/music-charity-announces-appointment-of-new-chair.html?
• November 2024: New chair for music and skills charity: https://www.birminghamworld.uk/community/new-chair-for-music-and-skills-charity-4856680
• November 2024: Birmingham Living November 2024: ‘Music Head’ (p.58): https://issuu.com/rockhoppermedia/docs/nov_2024_issue138
• November 2024: Birmingham Living November 2024: ‘Playing The Proms’: https://birmingham.livingmag.co.uk/playing-the-proms/
• October 2024: Music Teacher: Q&A: Stuart Birnie: https://www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk/content/qa/qa-stuart-birnie
• October 2024: Birmingham Living October 2024: ‘Recognition for Ray’ (p.57): https://issuu.com/rockhoppermedia/docs/oct_2024_issue_137
• September 2024: New Head of Music for Birmingham’s Music Service sings praises for city’s music education: https://businessinthemidlands.co.uk/new-head-of-music-for-birminghams-music-service-sings-praises-for-citys-music-education/
• September 2024: New head for Birmingham’s music service: https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/resource/new-head-for-birmingham-s-music-service.html?
• September 2024: Birmingham Living September 2024: ‘Musical Cheers’ (p.9): https://issuu.com/rockhoppermedia/docs/sept_2024_issue_136
• August 2024: Birmingham music teacher awarded top international honour for his contribution to Gospel music: https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-music-teacher-awarded-top-international-honour-for-his-contribution-to-gospel-music
• August 2024: Birmingham music teacher awarded top honour for his contribution to Gospel music: https://businessinthemidlands.co.uk/birmingham-music-teacher-awarded-top-honour-for-his-contribution-to-gospel-music/
• August 2024: Birmingham Gospel music champion awarded top international honour: https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/resource/birmingham-gospel-music-champion-awarded-top-international-honour.html?
• July 2024: Charity pays tribute to music teaching leader who has helped thousands of children to enjoy playing music: https://businessinthemidlands.co.uk/charity-pays-tribute-to-music-teaching-leader-who-has-helped-thousands-of-children-to-enjoy-playing-music/
• July 2024: Tribute paid to charity’s departing music service head: https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/resource/tribute-paid-to-charity-s-music-service-head.html
• July 2024: Music hub appoints independent chair to increase education in Birmingham: https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/resource/music-hub-appoints-independent-chair-to-increase-education-in-birmingham.html?
• July 2024: Independent chair appointed as music hub embarks on new initiative to increase music education in Birmingham: https://businessinthemidlands.co.uk/independent-chair-appointed-as-music-hub-embarks-on-new-initiative-to-increase-music-education-in-birmingham/
• July 2024: Queen rules Birmingham’s Youth Proms as young musicians take to Symphony Hall stage: https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/resource/queen-rules-birmingham-s-youth-proms-as-young-musicians-take-to-symphony-hall-stage.html?
• June 2024: Birmingham Living June 2024: ‘Swing For Schools’ (p.57): https://issuu.com/rockhoppermedia/docs/june_2024_issue_134_
• June 2024: ‘Charity set to host inaugural golf tournament’: https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/resource/charity-set-to-host-inaugural-golf-tournament.html
• June 2024: ‘Services For Education’s Golf Day’: https://visitbirmingham.com/event/services-for-educations-golf-day/161314101/
• May 2024: Queen rules Birmingham’s Youth Proms as young musicians take to the Symphony Hall stage: https://www.whatsonlive.co.uk/birmingham/news/queen-rules-birminghams-youth-proms-as-young-musicians-take-to-the-symphony-hall-stage/58957
• May 2024: ‘Education specialists appointed Music Hub Lead for Birmingham’: https://businessinthemidlands.co.uk/education-specialists-appointed-music-hub-lead-for-birmingham/
• May 2024: ‘Education charity appointed music hub lead for Birmingham’: https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/resource/education-charity-appointed-music-hub-lead-for-birmingham.html?
• May 2024: ‘New generation’ of larger music hubs revealed: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/new-generation-of-larger-music-hubs-revealed/
• April 2024: ‘Cooking with Poppy’ (p.56-57): https://issuu.com/rockhoppermedia/docs/april_2024_issue_132_
• April 2024: ‘Celebrating Healthy Choices’ (p.56-57): https://issuu.com/rockhoppermedia/docs/april_2024_issue_132_
• March 2024: ‘Leadership is about staying true to your vision,’ says charity chief executive: https://www.charitytoday.co.uk/leadership-is-about-staying-true-to-your-vision-says-charity-chief-executive/
• March 2024: “Leadership is about staying true to your vision,” says Birmingham chief executive: https://businessinthemidlands.co.uk/leadership-is-about-staying-true-to-your-vision-says-birmingham-chief-executive/
• March 2024: City charity wins top training gong: https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/resource/city-charity-wins-top-training-gong.html
• March 2024: Birmingham education organisation judged ‘Best Training Provider/Educational Establishment of the Year’: https://businessinthemidlands.co.uk/birmingham-education-organisation-judged-best-training-provider-educational-establishment-of-the-year/
• March 2024: Potato Queen, Poppy O’toole Helps Health For Life Cookathon: https://brumhour.co.uk/potato-queen-poppy-otoole-helps-health-for-life-cookathon/
• February 2024: Local students recognised for embracing healthier lifestyles: https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/mondelez-uk/pressreleases/local-students-recognised-for-embracing-healthier-lifestyles-3306867
• February 2024: Birmingham schools who ‘grow their own’ praised by Lord Mayor: https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/resource/birmingham-schools-who-grow-their-own-praised-by-lord-mayor.html
• January 2024: Health For Life Donation Creates Cookery Facility for Birmingham School Pupils: https://brumhour.co.uk/health-for-life-donation-creates-cookery-facility-for-birmingham-school-pupils/