A West Midlands young people's charity has recieved a £500,000 grant to help it bring empty flats back into use.Birmingham YMCA was awarded the funds as part of the Government's Empty Homes Community Grant Fund. The bid for funding was backed by Birmingham City Council, which has a list of around 2000 flats across the city that have been empty for six months or more. The council's Empty Homes Team will now work with the YMCA to identify suitable properties.The YMCA is aiming to provide 50 fl...
