Forward Carers CIC
Support options for unpaid carers // Birmingham
Northfield Community Partnership
A Charity helping people and community groups in South Birmingham. Offers services such as benefit advice, a foodbank, computer training and support, and housing / employment support.
Grounded Cafe : St Pauls : Birmingham
Wellbeing cafe and hub, comfortable, accessible, inclusive space to go for coffee, therapeutic workshops, wellbeing activities and social events.
Restore
Welcomes and supports refugees and asylum seekers by building relationships and equipping for integration, motivating for action and working for change // Birmingham // Solihull
The People's Show Choir - Bearwood
a friendly community choir for adults. No auditions and no need to read music. We meet Mondays, 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm, at Warley Woods Methodist Church, Abbey Road, Smethwick, B67 5LS. Try your first 2 sessions free and enjoy feel-good pop, film, TV and musical theatre songs in a welcoming, supportive group.
Approachable Parenting
Approachable Parenting CIC is an award-winning non-profit organisation offering families culturally sensitive parenting programmes and services that integrate psychological principles and techniques from the Muslim faith.
Pattigift Therapy
Pattigift Therapy is a community-focused provider of African-centred therapy and accredited courses. Birmingham // Solihull
Building Community Advocacy (BCA)
Provides free and confidential advocacy services to patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 who reside within forensic care settings across Birmingham.
Solihull Borough Council: Cost of living support
Useful council site for supporting Solihull residents with the cost of living // Solihull
Think Active : Solihull
Charity actively delivering all inclusive sport and physical activity opportunities to transform lives and to keep people living well // Solihull
Family Hubs Solihull
A place where children, young people and families can go when in need of help and support. Family Hubs make sure that there is support and help for you across Solihull. Based in Chelmsley Wood, Smiths Wood, Kingshurst and Elmdon
Grounded Cafe : Hall Green : Birmingham
Wellbeing cafe and hub, comfortable, accessible, inclusive space to go for coffee, therapeutic workshops, wellbeing activities and social events.
PURE Pathways to Employment
PURE (Placing Vulnerable Urban Residents into Employment) supports people over 18 who have complex needs to engage with education, training and employment opportunities // Birmingham
Doctors Of The World: Translated health information
Translated health information - asylum seekers / refugees
Worth Unlimited
Safe spaces for young people such as youth clubs and after school activities enabling young people to have fun and connect with others. Providing one-to-one mentoring support, both in schools and the community; helping young people to overcome barriers in their lives, we are passionate about our local community and ensuring young people have a voice and feel like they can contribute to a flowering community // Birmingham
Yardley Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)
Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham
OUTpatients - The UKs LGBTIQ+ Cancer Charity
Our goal is to help patients, survivors, partners and caregivers feel welcome and supported in cancer services. Through peer support, education, and bespoke resource production, it is our mission to transform cancer care into a more inclusive environment for everyone. Peer Support // Online Support // Face to Face // National
Birmingham Irish Association
Providing support, information, and cultural services to the Irish community in the wider Birmingham area
Panahghar
Provides safe emergency supported refugee accommodation for BME victims of abuse, multilingual support, advice, advocacy, Helpline // Birmingham // Solihull
People For People
Supporting the wellbeing of local residents and newly arrived communities across Birmingham // Solihull and wider // migrant // asylum seeker // welfare
The Delicate Mind
The Delicate Mind / نازک ذہن is an award-winning mental health C.I.C that serves racialised communities // Birmingham // Solihull
People Progress
Supporting people - Behaviour management, health and wellbeing, personal development and relationships
FareShare Midlands - Food redistribution
FareShare Midlands is the largest charitable surplus food redistributor in the Midlands
WM Community Action
Aims to bring people together through friendship, companionship, and shared activities. // Offer support and understanding in a safe, welcoming space // Tackle loneliness by creating real opportunities for meaningful connection // Work together with individuals, groups, and organisations who share our vision of a more connected community.
ICAP
Supporting the Irish Community // counselling and psychotherapy // Helpline // Birmingham and Solihull
Ladywood Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)
Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham
The Conservation Volunteers (TCV)
TCV in the midlands. Conservation activities to involve individuals and community groups. // Environment // Food Growing // Birmingham // Solihull
Places Of Welcome
A network of safe places where people can connect, belong and contribute // Birmingham // Solihull // National
URBRUM
Social media platform for communities // Birmingham
Refugee Council - The Nation's Refugee Charity
Support and Advice on Housing, Education, Employment, Mental Health, and Social Activities for Refugees and Asylum Seekers within the UK // National
iSE
Providing start-up and development opportunities for social enterprises, community organisations and not-for-profits // Birmingham and Solihull
Bosnia and Herzegovina UK Network // National
BH UK Network provides practical and psychological support to Bosnians and other communities who have experienced war and genocide // Refugee // Asylum
Northfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)
Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham
Show Up Sis
On a mission to bring women together, sparking strength, and reminding every woman that showing up for herself is the first step to thriving in life and business // Regular organised female only events including: Fitness Events, Creative Events, Wellness Workshops, Business Networking and Workshops, Walks / Hikes // Birmingham
The Active Wellbeing Society - Food Justice Network Directory
Brings together almost 250+ independent organisations working to improve access to food in Birmingham. Working directly with wholesalers, produce farmers and other organisations to save food from being wasted – and provide healthy, nutritious meals to people experiencing food poverty in Birmingham
NHS: Vaccine advice
Vaccine Advice - Coronavirus / Covid 19
Common Unity
Social Enterprise connecting people with trusted support, promoting wellbeing and empowering communities to thrive. Also provides Suicide Prevention Training. The Waiting Room Co-Developer // Birmingham and Solihull
Birmingham City Council - Safeguarding
Who to contact if you//re worried about a vulnerable adult or child in Birmingham
Active Birmingham
Find activities local to you across Birmingham to be more active
Read Easy
National organisation which provides a volunteer-led reading coaching programme for adults // Birmingham // Solihull // Literacy // Local Groups
University of the Third Age (U3A)
U3A is a UK-wide collection of 1000+ charities that provide the opportunity for those no longer in work to come together and learn for fun // National
Thrive Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Programmes
Offers therapeutic gardening programmes to people with a defined health, social or educational need // Gardening // Green // open // Birmingham
Cruse Bereavement Support National - Coronavirus advice
Coronavirus has affected the way we mourn. Losing someone during the pandemic was very painful and difficult. Cruse offers help and support // National
Maternity Engagement Action CIC (MEA)
Empowering Black women and Black mixed heritage women of African descent throughout their pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey // Birmingham // Solihull
Birmingham LGBT Community Groups
Directory for the LGBT Community in Birmingham. A wide range of social and peer support groups in Birmingham and the surrounding areas
Inclusion The West Midlands Gambling Harms Clinic
NHS service Supporting people affected by problem gambling in the West Midlands // Birmingham // Solihull // NHS
Migrant Advice Portal
Online hub to access support and to better connect asylum, refugee and migrant services across Birmingham and the West Midlands / Solihull
The Muath Trust
Promoting community cohesion and supporting Birmingham’s diverse communities through capacity-building programmes // Healthy Lifestyle // Education // Faith // Nursery // Counselling // Birmingham
Jewish Care - Jewish Helpline
Help-line providing support to the Jewish communities // National
NHS Supported Wellbeing Apps
NHS endorsed Wellbeing Apps // National
Sutton Coldfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)
Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham
Penderels Trust
Independent Living Support and Direct Payments // Birmingham
Gateway Family Services CIC
provide practical support that helps individuals and families improve their health, wellbeing, and quality of life. Our work is centred around prevention, early intervention, and community empowerment, ensuring people receive the right help at the right time
Foster For Solihull
Part of Children’s Services at Solihull Council, supporting children and young people in foster care across the local area
Three Trees
Independent Community Centre that's forms part of the Village Hub Development in Chelmund's Cross, Chelmsley Wood. Includes Events Space, coffee bar, Fish & Chip shop, and numerous weekly support / leisure / social groups.
Cuppa Squad
Charity that aims to make living with long-term health conditions, such as diabetes, easier to understand, more manageable, and much less daunting // Birmingham
Fruit and Nut Village
Birmingham based charity, growing orchards and perennial food spaces, and working with local communities to develop a range of edible landscapes // Birmingham // gardening // social prescribing
In Our Place
Brought to you by the Solihull Approach // Emotional health education and support for parents / Carers // online // courses // parenting // wellbeing
Strut Safe
If you are walking alone, our volunteers will be a friendly voice to keep you company and help you feel safe until you are through the door // National
NHS England Safeguarding
Pocket guide to adult safeguarding - Domestic violence / FGM / Modern slavery / mental health
Incredible Surplus - Formerly Real Junk Food Project
Formerly 'The Real Junk Food Project Birmingham', they intercept food and other usable materials that would otherwise go to waste from supermarkets, restaurants and other sources. They then provide them to individuals and community organisations on a “Pay-As-You-Feel” basis. Also allows volunteers to achieve NVQs in Food Safety.
Red Earth Collective
Black-led organisation that works with artists and communities with lived experience of mental health issues // Birmingham // Solihull
Women Acting In Todays Society (WAITS)
Women only mental health and abuse prevention support service // refuge // domestic violence // counselling // Birmingham
Marie Curie West Midlands
End of Life Support // Bereavement // Support Line // Hospice Care // Home Care // Companion Services // Online chat // Solihull // Birmingham
St. Pauls Community Development Trust : Adults
Well-being activities for adults // Birmingham
Stamma: The Birmingham Stammering Support Group
Community group aiming to make Birmingham and surrounding areas a better place for people who stammer.
YoungStars
A Youth and Community Centre based in Castle Vale offering sessions full of fun & interactive activities for local children to support & empower them whilst aiding their development. Bringing together children in our local communities, to better their well-being, provide a safe, inclusive and fun environment for play, and give them opportunities they may not be able to have at home.
Prevention and Communities Grant Programme Prospectus
Services and programmes from the Prevention and Communities Grant Programme Prospectus 2023 -2026 // Birmingham City Council // VCFSE // Third Sector
Transform Career UK
Community Hub - Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) // Employment // Education // Housing // Welfare Advice // Birmingham // Solihull
Womens Craft Collective / Birmingham
A collective of migrant and refugee women working with Craftspace (a craft development organisation), to develop craft skills, confidence and well-being
DUJ Advice Centre
Community non-profit organisation offering a variety of services under one umbrella, DUJ supports vulnerable families, young people, and individuals aged 50+ in the Hall Green constituency // Advice Centre - can provide information on benefits and tax credits if you are working or unemployed, sick, or disabled, a parent, a young person, an older person or a veteran. // Education - on-site program encompasses Islamic Studies and Qur’anic Recitation for children and teens aged 5 to 15 // Food Bank - to assist vulnerable individuals and families who find themselves in crisis situations // Housing - provide information to help you navigate the process of renting or buying a home, as well as finding suitable housing options
Safeguarding Solihull
Safeguarding of children and adults provided by a partnership between Solihull Safeguarding Adults Board and Solihull Safeguarding Children Partnership
Solihull Community Advice Hubs
Provides high quality information, advice and support to all residents (aged 18+) of Solihull
Hodge Hill Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)
Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham
Hiba Foundation
Registered charity focused on helping women suffering from domestic abuse, homelessness and hardship who are socially and economically disadvantaged // Birmingham // Solihull
Legacy West Midlands
Charity that has its roots in celebrating the heritage of post-war migrant communities in Birmingham // Heritage // wellbeing// Arts
Volunteer Brum
Volunteer Brum connects Birmingham's residents with opportunities to volunteer and create positive change in their community // BVSC
Our Place Support
Helping people make positive changes through Mentoring, Support and Personal Development // Advice // Benefits // Housing // Employment // BAME // Disability // Birmingham
Trident Reach
Care and support services provided by Trident Reach // Birmingham
Winstons Wish
Charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults (aged 25 or under) find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down by grief // National // Bereavement // Loss // WhatsApp (Mon-Fri 0800-2000) 07418341800
Bethel Health and Healing Network: Bethel West Birmingham Health Champions Project
Bethel’s West Birmingham Health Champions (BWBHC) programme is a free 6-month volunteer training programme for adults (18+) living in West Birmingham, with two pathways: Doula Champions (pregnancy support) and Rapha Listening Champions (mental health support).
Nechells POD (including S.H.I.N.E.@POD)
Charity located in Nechells offering a range of services and activities that will Support, Help, Inspire, Nurture and Empower Nechells' Residents // Services include a Library, Workshops, and Courses
Pitch 2 Progress
Using sports to engage young people/adults from inner city Birmingham through training, workshops, centre based youth club activities and mentoring.
Brum Energy
Free home energy advice to Birmingham residents hosted through BVSC
Refugee and Migrant Centre
Providing support and advice to asylum seekers, refugees and migrants // National
Birmingham City Council Useful Telephone Numbers
Birmingham City Councils Useful Telephone Numbers // Report issues, request council services and find information
Micro Rainbow
Support for the LGBTQI Asylum Seekers and Refugees // Safe Housing // Employment Support // Social Inclusion // National
Martineau Gardens
Mission is to inspire people about the natural environment. Provides volunteering opportunities in the garden and are a venue for educational activities // horticulture // gardening // prescribing // green // Birmingham
MS Society Solihull and District
Contact and support opportunities for those with Multiple Sclerosis in Solihull and district
Sankofa Healing Creative Arts CIC
Cultural creative arts opportunities for people with African, Caribbean heritage // Birmingham
Erdington Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)
Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham
Perry Barr Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)
Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham
The People's Show Choir - South Birmingham
A warm, welcoming choir for adults who want to sing, meet new people and enjoy something uplifting. Whether you are a complete beginner, a little rusty, or simply looking for something joyful to be part of! // Rehearsals -Tuesday 7:30pm - 9:15pm at Selly Park Baptist Church, 1041 Pershore Road, B29 7PS
Help Harry Help Others Cancer Charity
Offers a range of emotional, practical and financial support for adults and children affected by cancer // Birmingham // Solihull
Narthex Sparkhill
Our services help many people within Birmingham to be supported and empowered to move forward in their journey towards wholeness and restoration.
Start For Life Offer Solihull
Support available for children and parents, from pregnancy to starting school // Pregnancy // Development // Babies // Safety // New Baby // SEND
Birmingham Care Directory
Directory of care services in Birmingham supplied by Birmingham City Council
Turn2Us // National
Financial advice // benefits // Grants // Cost of Living // Local Advice // Information
MS Society: Birmingham Group
Contact and support opportunities for those with Multiple Sclerosis in Birmingham
Breakthrough T1D - formerly JDRF
Type 1 Diabetes Advice, Information and support // National
Birmingham Friends Of The Earth
Sustainability and positive environmental change // volunteer // support // green // community // campaigns // climate
Solihull Safeguarding Children Partnership
Listening, Learning and Improving Outcomes for Children and Young People // Solihull
Mental Health Motorbike
A free face to face and online mental health first aid support charity for the biker community throughout the UK // suicide prevention // training // wellbeing // Peer Support // Birmingham // Solihull // National
Hall Green Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)
Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham
Arts All Over The Place
Provides social creative expression to improve Mental Health. Aims to break down barriers, reduce stigma, and create opportunities fostering a community that values and celebrates artistic diversity// Birmingham
Warm Welcome Spaces Birmingham
Warm Welcome spaces are local groups that bring people together and strengthen community ties // Directory managed by Birmingham City Council
The Cancer Support Centre
We can help anyone who has received a diagnosis and also their support network, and we are here whenever you need help // Cancer // Birmingham // Solihull
Midland Mencap
Provides housing, care and support services and community based activities and opportunities to adults, children, young people and family carers across Birmingham
GAIN Birmingham - Guidance Advice Information Network
Service dedicated to adults aged 25+ with no dependant children living in the Birmingham Local Authority Area, providing access to personalised support to improve overall health and wellbeing
Tell MAMA
Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks - Independent and confidential support service for those who face anti-Muslim hatred and prejudice in the UK // Helpline // discrimination // Race // Hate Crime // National
The Trussell Trust
An anti-poverty charity and community of food banks. Working together to ensure no one in the UK needs a food bank to survive, while providing emergency support for people left without enough money to live on.
Round Table Great Britain and Ireland
The Round Table is all about fostering a sense of community // We believe strong connections are essential for growth and fulfilment // Round Tables meet usually once a fortnight for either a social, a fun activity or to make a difference in the community // Table nights can vary with activities such as white water rafting, hiking, zorbing, crazy golf, learning how to make the perfect sushi or taking a tour of the local brewery with other like-minded men // Open to everyone ages 18-45 who identifies as being, or lives as male // National // Birmingham
West Midlands Police Contact Us
Different ways to contact West Midlands Police // online // phone // text // BSL // non-emergency // emergency // hearing or speech impairment // anonymous // CrimeStoppers
Action For Refugees
A network of local community groups who are committed to supporting refugees and asylum seekers // Bearwood // Kings Heath // Birmingham
Independent Advocacy
Empowering people to live fulfilling lives through advocacy, appointee service, community hub // Solihull // Birmingham
Birmingham Asian Resource Centre
Immigration, refugee and asylum seeker support // Birmingham
Sikh Helpline
The Sikh Helpline is a free, professional, and confidential telephone emotional and wellbeing service and email inquiry service // 07999004363 // Helpline available Mon - Sat 1000 - 1800
Mytime Active Wellbeing Hub
A virtual space where individuals can access a range of services and support to improve health and wellbeing // physical activity // clubs // sport // Birmingham // Solihull
Unseen: Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline
Provides information advice and guidance to potential victims, the public, businesses, the NHS and Police // National // anti-slavery // exploitation // abuse
Around Again Social Supermarket: Colbridge Trust
Social Supermarket supporting with food provision, budgeting advice, volunteering opportunities
Centrala
Supporting Central and Eastern European migrants in Birmingham // migrant empowerment, improving integration and community cohesion // Ukraine // Art // Music // Employment
Murray Hall Community Trust
Provides support all ages to manage mental health and wellbeing // Arts, Music, Dance, Drama, Hypnotherapy, Counselling // Birmingham
My Solihull Map
Connects you to your local community, where you can find places to go, things to do, and to actively engage in the vibrant services your local community provides // Solihull
VALOUR - the veteran support system
National programme that makes it easier for veterans and their families across the UK to access the care and support they deserve.
Ashiana Community Project
Holistic service for the community. Domestic abuse support for male and females, carers team, welfare advice, counselling, training and development, arts and culture. Birmingham
Sense TouchBase Pears
Community Venue offering a variety of activities and support for Children, Young People, and Adults with Disabilities and their Families / Carers // Facilities include a café, room hire, space for sports activities, and a sensory garden. There is also an art studio, music room with recording equipment, a performance space and an art studio // Sense College for those aged 16-25 with complex needs
Communities Engage and Thrive CIC
Improving the health and wellbeing for all our communities // nutrition // lifestyle // mental health // Birmingham and Solihull
Eastside Projects
An artist-run multiverse based in a free public gallery in Digbeth // Birmingham // Events // Community projects
Brasshouse: Interpreting and Translation Services
Translation and interpreting services in 110 languages
Chinese Community Centre Birmingham (CCC-B)
Charity based in Birmingham, to help those of Chinese background in need, and improve their lives, however, ALL are welcome. The centre provides a range of activities and services, including Information, Advice and Guidance. supporting those who help others, and provides a range of activities such as table tennis and karaoke.
Family Hubs : Birmingham
Brings together a range of organisations and professionals to offer early help services, advice, guidance, and support // Birmingham
Birmingham City Council: Cost of living support / advice
Directory from Birmingham City Council containing information and organisations that can help with the cost of living
Positive Peers Birmingham
Voluntary Peer Mentors supporting people living with HIV that receive care and treatment as outpatients at UHB in Birmingham // Aids // Volunteers
New Heights Warren Farm Community Project
Provides support, services and events for residents and all individuals within the Warren Farm community. Includes a Community Centre, café and counselling services.
Cruse Bereavement Support / National Coronavirus advice
Coronavirus, bereavement and grief advice // National
MotherShip
Community Arts organisation providing creative sessions for newly arrived mothers and their children // Birmingham
Selly Oak Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)
Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham
Birmingham Community Healthcare MS Specialist Clinic
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust assessment and advice to increase independence / quality of life for adults with Multiple Sclerosis
Digital NNS
Offers support for citizens to build confidence and independence using online services, improve digital skills, access essential information, and connect with trusted resources through our Digital Cafes available across Birmingham.
SOS Education Organisation
Birmingham based charity providing education and employment opportunities through training and support programmes to disadvantaged BAME communities and new migrant communities // welfare
Birmingham Childrens Trust (CASS)
Childrens Advice and Support Service provides a contact for professionals and public who want support or raise concerns about a child // safeguarding // Birmingham // emergency out-of-hours 01216754806
Welcome Change CIC
Community Centre, Cafe, Community Garden, Volunteering // promotes mental health and wellbeing across communities //Solihull // Birmingham
Thrive Birmingham
Currently running a variety of programmes catering for different needs in Kings Heath Park, Birmingham. Whilst King’s Heath is a public park, the TV gardens provide a safe, secure and private space for the client gardeners, therapists and volunteers to work within // General Sessions - personalised support for adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, or autism. // Grow and Learn - for young adults age 14+ // Growing Out - for women experiencing anxiety, depression or other forms of mental ill health. // Life Changers is a therapeutic gardening programme for people living with a life changing illness, injury or health condition or who have experienced a life-changing event.
Cycling UK
From taking your first pedal, to getting your confidence back or simply looking for relaxed rides with others, Cycling UK works with Community Cycle Clubs to help more adults enjoy life by bike.
Get Families Talking
Bringing families and communities together through powerful parental and community engagement services
The Czech and Slovak Club UK CIC
Promoting the welfare, arts, and culture of the Czech, Slovak and other Central & Eastern European communities living in the UK. Education // Children // Adults // Nursery // Learning // Birmingham
Birmingham Settlement
Tackling inequality, connecting and empowering people through action, activities, and shared learning to build and sustain wellbeing for all.
Paladin Service // National
Assists high risk victims of stalking throughout England and Wales // advocacy // Harassment// National
Health and Wellbeing at Legacy West Midlands
A variety of innovative and engaging wellbeing sessions ranging from classes on food and nutrition through to fitness workshops.
Villa Cross Soup Kitchen
Service offering a range of support for those in need. Services include: A hot meal, Assistance with Form Filling, Assistance in accessing services, Advice and signposting, Practice developing language skills, A listening ear, Clothing, // Birmingham
Childrens Storehouse - Jubilee Church
Provide free, good quality children’s clothes to families in need. Accept referrals from statutory organisations across the Birmingham and Solihull area // cost of living
Hope Projects
Service incorporating Hope Destitution Fund, Hope Housing, Hope Wellbeing, and Hope Legal; offering accommodation, funding and legal advice on asylum matters // Birmingham
Thrive Birmingham - Growing Out
Based in Kings Heath Park, Growing Out is a FREE weekly group for women who have experienced anxiety, depression or other forms of mental ill-health. // This programme runs with groups of up to 8 participants in a supportive environment, minimising stress and anxiety. // We use an approach called social and therapeutic horticulture (STH). Through this, our team of trained practitioners work with plants and people to improve an individual’s physical and psychological health, communication and thinking skills.// Being outdoors and active helps both physically and mentally. As the participants benefit from this therapeutic environment, the STH Practitioner can assess them and route them to the appropriate level of qualification. // Clients attend weekly sessions for up to 26 weeks. // Sessions are based on seasonal activities and are also adapted based on the needs and capabilities of the group. Whilst King’s Heath is a public park, the TV gardens provide a safe, secure and private space for the client gardeners, therapists and volunteers to work within.
Nishkam Centre
A Sikh faith-led organisation working for the benefit of all communities
Birmingham New Communities Network
Network for migrant / refugee community organisations in Birmingham. Aim to improve their quality of life by promoting health, education, social wellbeing, and economic stability.
The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS)
Improving health and wellbeing through physical and social activity // Inequalities // Education // Communities // Birmingham
Birmingham Ethnic Education and Advisory Service (BEEAS)
Education, training and employment services/pre-entry English classes / Birmingham
Primal Sound UK
Drumming and Soundbaths// Wellbeing and Teambuilding //Communities // Birmingham // Solihull
Hall Green Communities
Runs programmes connecting local people and community partners. Works to support children, families and older adults, including those with a long-term disability, in Hall Green North, Balsall Heath, Hall Green, Sparkhill, Sparkbrook, Moseley, Kings Heath & Brandwood
Birmingham Community Matters - BCM
Birmingham focussed peer to peer learning network
Grief Support - Sue Ryder
If you are grieving after a bereavement, supporting someone else or helping a child or young person coping with grief, you are not alone // National
OSCAR Birmingham (Organisation for Sickle Cell Anaemia Relief)
A voluntary organisation and registered charity established to support individuals affected by Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Disorders.
Gateway Family Services - Social Prescribing
Gateway offers Social Prescribing Services - Connecting people to community groups and statutory services // It also aims to support individuals to take greater control of their own health, supporting people with a wide range of social, emotional or practical needs via Social Prescribing Link Workers.
Stories of Hope and Home
For people who have lived experience of the UK asylum system to have spaces for their stories and experiences to be shared and heard // Birmingham // Solihull
Arts In The Yard
Community organisation brought about by Yardley Arts Forum // community events // wellbeing sessions // yoga // walking // exercise // Birmingham
Taraki Wellbeing
Work with Punjabi communities to shape positive futures in mental health by mobilising four key avenues of change being awareness, education, application, and research // Birmingham // Solihull // National
Refugee Alliance Integration UK
Committed to working with and for communities in the UK. Provide support with education, employability skills, life skills and wellbeing // Birmingham // Solihull
The Trans Tearoom
The Trans Tearoom Birmingham is a trans-led community space for gender diverse, non-binary and trans people across the West Midlands. Birmingham // Solihull
Misfits Music Institute
Music Misfits provides opportunities for people to have fun creating, practicing and performing music whilst making friends and connecting with others across Birmingham. Also hosts a monthly event crafted for people (aged 16+) with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism.
Help for Households / UK Government
Government Cost of Living Crisis Advice and Tips // National
Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)
Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham
Emotional Wellbeing Support Service St Germains Church
Offers free emotional support to anyone aged 18+ experiencing common mental health problems // Drop in // One to One // Birmingham
Adoption Central England
Providing support for new and existing adopters, birth families, and step parents and young people or adults who have been adopted // Solihull
The People's Show Choir - Sutton Coldfield
A warm, welcoming choir for adults who want to sing, meet new people and enjoy something uplifting. Whether you are a complete beginner, a little rusty, or simply looking for something joyful to be part of // Rehearsals: Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:30pm - Highbridge Hall, Wylde Green URC Church, 72 Britwell Road, B73 5SW
Together St Pauls Trust
School, nursery, city farm and community hub in the heart of Balsall Heath // Birmingham
Omega
Ending Isolation // Ending Loneliness. // Dedicated to reducing social isolation and loneliness. They offer Chatterbox, a free telephone befriending service and Letterbox, a free pen-pal befriending service // National
Solihull Healthy Active Lives
Local support to help you improve your health, build habits that fit your life and find the right next step for you or your family. Whether you are looking for structured weight management support, family support or simple ways to be more active.
Rubery Schools Community Swop Shop
Providing free preloved school uniform to Birmingham and beyond // donations // cost of living
Skate Buddies UK CIC
Supporting young people and adults with the repair, maintenance and improvement of their mental health, well-being and fitness through skating // Birmingham // Solihull // Communities // Exercise
Grounded Cafe : Selly Oak : Birmingham
Wellbeing cafe and hub, comfortable, accessible, inclusive space to go for coffee, therapeutic workshops, wellbeing activities and social events.
The West Midlands Stalking Support Service
Black Country Womens Aid - Advocacy to anyone affected by stalking // Birmingham // Solihull
Macmillan Cancer Support
Support for people living with cancer // Counselling // Listening Ear // Signposting // Information // Wellbeing // National
Colebridge Trust
A community development trust in Solihull and Birmingham , working to help with employment skills to health, wellbeing and practical support
Gordon Moody - Gambling
National Charity providing help those most severely affected by gambling-related harm // Counselling // Retreat // Residential // Outreach
The Bike Project
At The Bike Project, we take second-hand bikes, fix them up and donate them to refugees and asylum seekers in London and Birmingham
Karis Neighbour Scheme
Listening support, Community Advice and spiritual care in a primary care setting // South and West Birmingham
St James Church - Mere Green (Warm Space)
Offering an inclusive Warm Space where all are welcome. Coffee Mornings - Thursday 1030 -1200 // Games afternoon - last Saturday of the month - 1530 - 1730
free@last
From their purpose built centre, they equip children with the skills and resources needed to overcome the challenges they face today by providing opportunities, experiences and the vision to see a better life.
Hope Inspired CIC
Hope Inspired is a space that provides wellness and personal leadership programmes and coaching for women // Birmingham
Birmingham City Council Household Support Fund
The Household Support Fund is a fixed amount of money available to the local authority to support households in most need // Cost of Living Crisis // Birmingham
Solihull Libraries
A range of services available to you in Libraries and from home // Search, renew and reserve books, ebooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks //
Highbury Orchard Community CIC
Connecting people and land by caring for both. The group offers garden and orchard tasks, forest school practices, heritage craft skills and seasonal celebrations. They work with children, young people and families, SEN communities, volunteers, local groups and stake holders, and schools.
Ladies Circle
Ladies Circle is a modern, vibrant friendship club for women // With hundreds of members aged 18 to 45 across Great Britain and Ireland // Offering the opportunity for women to connect with each other, have a great time and give something back // Whether you’re looking to expand your social circle or simply seeking to meet new people, there are many ways to find and cultivate friendships // National
Entraide (Mutual Aid)
We support refugees, asylum-seekers and other vulnerable migrants in Solihull and the surrounding area to facilitate their integration into society. Also provide training for professionals supporting Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) to enable them to have a greater understanding of how to respond appropriately to the needs of these children and young people and ensure that they are adequately safeguarded.
Advocacy Matters
Provides adults at risk with an independent advocate to ensure individuals are heard and their rights, concerns and needs are acted upon // Birmingham
