‘Learning Links’, a project developed by Bournville College in partnership with a range of third sector and statutory organisations, developed a network of volunteers, community mentors, and champions, in order to spread the word about learning opportunities across multiple sites within South West Birmingham. The aim of the project was to identify and utilise the skills of local people to encourage intergenerational, incidental and family learning, using the existing community networks and thereby promoting learning and community cohesion through these social networks. A key element of this project was the development of champions within a number of neighbourhoods, and the development of local people who wished to become volunteer mentors. The project focused upon lone parents, senior citizens, white working class families, people claiming benefits and people with learning/ physical disabilities. Tasters (up to nine hours) included introduction to Mendhi, introduction to jewellery making, conflict management, considering self-employment, and what to expect in care.