Important Coronavirus Information

Unfortunately, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, The BrigHouse will remain closed to visiting school groups until at least January 2021. This position is under on-going review in line with government guidance with regard to social distancing and educational residential centres. The BCCV trustees will hold half termly trustees’ virtual meetings to monitor developments and implement all necessary actions in response. We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.

Welcome to the BrigHouse

About Us

The Birmingham Children’s Community Venture (BCCV) was established in 1969 to provide high quality outdoor and residential education for non-privileged primary, secondary and special school children. BCCV is currently working with 20 schools and approximately 12,000 children in some of Birmingham’s most socially and economically deprived communities. There is strong demand for this programme, which has served the young people of Birmingham so well for the last four decades.
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Educational Activities

We provide a wide range of outdoor activities for our children

Research

Compare the differences between the local rural landscape with more urban environments

Map Reading

Children participate in nearby woodland walks and study the various plants and trees

Farming

Investigate the various farming and agriculture methods that are used in the local area

History

The hostel is located in the grounds of Merevale Hall which is steeped in local history

Transport

Study the local transport options especially the nearby 'Watling Street' (Roman Road)

Excursions

Many local attractions to visit like Bosworth Battle Field and Tamworth Castle
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Partner Schools

20000

Potential Pupils

100

Activities

47

Years Established

Our Recent Projects

Please click on one of the images below to view our recent projects

Interactive Touchscreen Display

  In order to ensure the BCCV hostel is fit for the 21st century, we requested the support from a […]

The New Build

The Birmingham Children’s Community Venture was established by a group of volunteer teachers in 1960 and as an independent Hostel […]

SCHOOLS BLOG SECTION

Read all about out exciting residential visits

“From a Rock to a Hard Place”

February 7, 2018 Hillstone Primary School

        In the week beginning 29th January Year 4 had their amazing residential at The BrigHouse. Although […]

“Where the Wild Things Are!”

October 3, 2017 Hillstone Primary School

On Wednesday 20th September, Year 2 from Hillstone Primary School set off on their journey to The Brighouse. The highly-anticipated trip […]

Wood Craft at the BrigHouse

May 23, 2017 Haz Technology

The year 4 children of Audley Primary School had a brilliant time this week exercising their wood crafting skills during […]

Studying the river Anker.

May 23, 2017 Haz Technology

During our recent visit to the BrigHouse, our pupils were researching the nearby rivers and streams.

SOCIAL MEDIA SECTION

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