We focus on what a person still does have, not on what they may have lost ..

What we're about at Birmingham Irish ..

Birmingham Irish is the Midlands' leading charity providing support and cultural services to the Irish community. We are based in the Heart of the Irish Quarter in Digbeth, Birmingham.

"Help to retain emotional connection"

Many people with dementia describe the impact as a series of losses, and that adjusting to them is challenging. Birmingham Irish aims to support those living with dementia through our dedicated culturally sensitive Dementia Support Centres around the city.

Main Contact Point:
Sharon Toy (Dementia Centre Co-ordinator)
Email: sharon@birish.org.uk          
Telephone: 0121 604 6111
Download Our Brochure .. Welfare Service Standards ..

A quick roundup of other services ..

  • Housing & Benefits

    We can assist you with a range of housing and benefit related matters.


    We offer free support with benefit tribunals, debt advice, providing advice for people coming over or going back to Ireland.


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  • Bereavement Support

    Birmingham Irish offers friendly and impartial support, no matter what your circumstances.


    The service includes:

    • One to one support in your time of loss
    • Free and confidential service from trained bereavement support counsellors
    • Advice and guidance on funeral arrangements, finances and benefits
    • Support to everyone over the age of 18

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  • Befriending Service

    Birmingham Irish provides a high quality volunteer home visiting service ideally for people who live alone. It is ideally suited to people over 60 who have little contact from family and friends.


    We take on volunteers only after thorough checks and references so you can be completely assured that they will be reliable and treat you with dignity and respect.


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  • Volunteering

    Our volunteers provide important assistance with our programmes and office functions.


    In our front office they help with your passport applications, provide you with advice about services available, refer you to the appropriate member of staff depending on the problem you may have; be it benefits, legal, housing or health issues.


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We treat all of our clients with respect and courtesy at all times
We always maintain confidentiality & privacy of our clients
We respect all regardless of gender, sexuality, race or beliefs
Investors in People badge

Birmingham Irish Association is one of 1,000's of organisations that have been awarded accreditation for their workforce leadership, support and development, as well as delivering effective services and/or products.

Some of the valuable support skills that our staff & volunteers offer ..

Drop-In & Support
Developing and running drop-in activities and advice sessions.
Local Centre's
Utilising venues across the region for easier client accessibility.
Health & Wellbeing
Working to agreed safeguarding, and health & safety procedures.
Social Activities
Organising stimulating, engaging and safe activities & events.
Meet The Team ..
We have a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, without whom our work would simply not be possible.
Birmingham Irish Staff
"We are committed to developing strong lasting relationships through commitment, communication and honesty"