Chamber Patrons
Partnership targets youth mental health in the city
A partnership aimed at taking action on bullying and improving the mental health of children in Birmingham has been launched. University of Birmingham, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and HSBC have joined forces to investigate the scale of bullying in schools across the city. The Chamber patrons are also
piloting an internationally- recognised intervention programme that reduces bullying and preventing the onset of mental ill health.
‘This partnership is a chance to change the life-story of thousands of children and young people’
It is estimated that currently
three children in every classroom across Birmingham have a diagnosable mental health condition. Data shows that over 50 per cent
of all mental health concerns start before the age of 14-years-old and that children who were bullied at 13 are twice as likely to develop depression by the age of 18. Researchers from the university
and the hospital are to trial the KiVa programme – a scheme that equips children and young people with the tools to support each other, shifting the focus away from
RSM move up the league table
RSM’s corporate finance team has moved up the league table to become the most active financial adviser in the Midlands mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory market. The firm advised on 27 M&A
deals in the Midlands in the first nine months of 2019, moving it up from sixth to first place in the latest Experian league table. This was despite deal
volumes in the region falling by over eight per cent year- on-year. UK-wide, RSM advised on
Taking action (from left): Esmond Kensington (chief of staff at HSBC UK), Michaela Wright, Professor Tim Jones and Sarah-Jane Marsh
the bullying behaviour and giving them the skills to change the experience. It will begin in four schools, with
a view to eventually reaching over 8,000 children in its first stage. Michaela Wright, head of
Corporate Sustainability at HSBC UK, said: “While there are no official local statistics of the number of children in Birmingham who experience bullying, indicators suggest it is a significant problem. “We are proud to be supporting
this important initiative to tackle bullying and improve mental health in Birmingham.” Sarah-Jane Marsh, chief
executive of Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, said: “This partnership is a chance to change the life-story of thousands of children and young people in Birmingham and beyond and I could not be more excited about the potential opportunities and learnings ahead.” Professor Tim Jones, provost and
vice-principal at the University of Birmingham, added: “Together, we hope to reduce the impact of bullying in local schools and contribute to better mental health for young people and their long- term outcomes across Birmingham and beyond.”
109 deals in the first three quarters of the year, moving the firm up from third to second place in the national league table. Nationally, the number of
UK M&A deals shrunk by 40 per cent in the third quarter versus quarter two, while deal values for the first nine months of the year halved. James Carnegie, RSM's
regional head of corporate finance said: “Brexit uncertainty is continuing to affect deal volumes but appetite among private equity buyers for well- managed, growing businesses remains strong. “Well-prepared businesses
that are adapting to the current conditions are still getting deals over the line at good prices despite the challenging backdrop.”
Employers earn Ministry of Defence awards
Fifteen employers from the West Midlands have received their Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Awards from West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association. The ERS was launched in 2014 to
recognise employer support for the wider principles of the Armed Forces Covenant. The scheme encompasses
bronze, silver and gold awards for the employers that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the Armed Forces community. This includes the Reserves,
service leavers, Armed Forces veterans, the wounded, injured and sick, Cadets, military spouses or partners and their families. The winners for 2019 were City of Wolverhampton College, Global
Radiodata Communications Ltd, Halfords Limited, Keele University, Kinetic Six Ltd, Kopek Security Ltd, Level Peaks Associates, New Model in Technology & Engineering, Police Credit Union Ltd, Q3 Academies Trust, Spectra Group Limited, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Tile Cross Academy, Ubi-Tech Limited and Waymarker Financial. A ceremony took place at the
National Memorial Arboretum and was hosted by BBC Midlands Today’s Michael Collie. Philip Sinclair, a West Midland
RFCA regional employer engagement director, said: “Our class of 2019 have been particularly strong, with all displaying a strong commitment to show their support, and demonstrate it by employing members of the Armed Forces community within their workforce.”
Employer recognition: All the 2019 winners December 2019/January 2020 CHAMBERLINK 41
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