Neighbourhood Network Scheme
The Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS) is a city-wide community initiative by Birmingham City Council. It’s designed to help adults aged 50+ and adults aged 18–49 with long-term disabilities, lead healthier, happier, more connected lives.
The programme does this by supporting residents to access local services and wellbeing activities, reducing loneliness, and helping people remain independent in their own homes.
There is an NNS for each constituency in Birmingham. The programme is funded by Adult Social Care.
Connect to Support Directory
Birmingham Connect to Support is a city-wide online platform used by all Neighbourhood Network Schemes (NNSs). It serves as a comprehensive directory for sharing information, helping you easily discover local services and support available.
Connect to Support is aimed at residents seeking support and organisations providing support.
Access the directory here: Birmingham Connect to Support
Selly Oak NNS
In the Selly Oak constituency, the Neighbourhood Network Scheme is led by Birmingham City Council (Neighbourhood Development and Support Unit) and is called Selly Oak Neighbourhood Network Scheme (Selly Oak NNS). There are nine areas (council wards) part of Selly Oak NNS.
Wards in Selly Oak
- Billesley
- Bournbrook & Selly Park
- Bournville & Cotteridge
- Brandwood & Kings Heath
- Druids Heath & Moneyhull
- Highters Heath
- Kings Norton North
- Stirchley
- Weoley & Selly Oak.
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Activities for residents
We host a weekly Warm Welcome session at Stirchley Baths, Thursdays from 10am-12noon.
You’ll find what else is on offer in your area, including projects supported by Selly Oak NNS, on the Birmingham ConnecttoSupport website.
Support for community organisations
Selly Oak NNS provides capacity building support, networking opportunities, training and grants for eligible voluntary, community, faith and social economy (VCFSE) organisations.
If this applies to you, or if you are thinking about starting a group or activity in Selly Oak, we’re here to support you with:
Capacity building and training
We commission capacity-building training for local community groups and organisations to strengthen their skills, knowledge, and long-term impact.
We're proud to be working in partnership with Digikick to deliver accessible training and digital support tailored to the needs of the Selly Oak community.
Accessing grant funding
We manage a small grants fund to support local community groups and organisations delivering activities that fit within the Neighbourhood Network Scheme’s remit; supporting adults aged 50+, and adults aged 18–49 with long-term disabilities, to lead healthier, happier, more connected lives.
We also regularly share information about other funding opportunities across Birmingham to help groups grow, thrive, and respond to local needs.
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Connecting you through networking events
We run regular events, providing networking and socialising opportunities for community assets, residents and social care teams.
Registering with the Connect to Support Directory
VCFSE organisations, professionals and practitioners can register their services/support available on the Connect to Support Directory. Selly Oak NNS can support you to register and update your projects on the directory.
Register your project or group here: Birmingham Connect to Support
Get in touch
If you're in the Selly Oak area and want to learn more, get support, or simply have a chat about what’s possible in your community, contact Lois or Lisa at sellyoaknns@birmingham.gov.uk
If you're outside the Selly Oak NNS area, we’ll happily connect you with your local NNS team.
Funded by Adult Social Care
Selly Oak Neighbourhood Network Scheme is funded by Birmingham City Council Adult Social Care and facilitated by Birmingham City Council’s Neighbourhood Development and Support Unit.
Neighbourhood Development and Support Unit also facilitate Perry Barr NNS.
Page updated 27 June 2025
