We're Now at The Irish Centre

The city's Irish community looks to the future as it opens a centre in a new Kings Heath location five years after the Digbeth venue closed.

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Dementia Care Services

Many people with dementia describe these impacts as a series of losses and adjusting to them is extremely challenging. We can help!

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Young People & Dementia

Our new project supports children with a family member living with Dementia. The project visits schools and delivers sessions in the classroom.

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Family Support Services

We provide support to young children and their families with issues such as bullying, isolation, welfare, debt, housing and relationship issues.

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Emotional Support Project

We can assist with low-level preventative support for under 21's experiencing problems with self-esteem, relationsips, confidence and bullying.

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Befriending Services

We provide a home visiting service for people who live alone. It is ideally suited to people 60+ who have very little contact from family and friends.

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Housing & Benefits Help

Support with full entitlement claims, benefit applications & appeals, PIP, ESA, safeguarding vulnerable adults, tribunals, debt advice and more.

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We Built This City

Our exhibition recorded the huge contributions that Irish workers made to the rebuilding of the City of Birmingham in the post-war period.

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Care, Community, and Culture ..

We are the Midlands' leading charity providing support and cultural services to the Irish community.

Our aspiration is to be the service of choice for all Irish people seeking advice, support and information.

Get in touch with us ..

Birmingham Irish Association is available on 0121 604 6111

Open Monday to Friday - 10am to 3pm

Other ways to contact us:

Please see our contact page for full details of how to contact us, or get to our Kings Heath offices. (click here)

Consumer Notice: Calls from landlines are typically charged up to 16p per minute . Call costs from mobiles vary according to the calling plan chosen. If you call an 01 / 02 number outside of any inclusive minutes provided, they can cost between 3p and 65p per minute.

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A long history of supporting people ..

The Irish Welfare & Information Centre (IWIC) was founded in June 1957. In 2009 IWIC developed a partnership with Birmingham Irish Community Forum (BICF) and combined they were to become what's now known as Birmingham Irish Association.

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Help & services with people in mind ..

We impact the lives of thousands of people in Birmingham by providing quality advice & support services.

Birmingham Irish provide contact by telephone, drop in centres, advice sessions and social clubs.

Social Inclusion

We provide opportunities for our clients to take part in varied and stimulating activities and events.
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Elders Healthcare

We provide support to older adults who may be suffering from physical and mental health problems.
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Dementia Care

We support those living with dementia through culturally sensitive Support Centres around the city.
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Culture & Heritage

Alongside others, we encourage and promote Irish culture and heritage events in Birmingham.
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All Things Irish

Not only do we provide support and care in our community, we can also help you with all things Irish.
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Emotional Support

We offer preventative support for children and young people struggling with emotional wellbeing.
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Passport Help

We can assist with passport applications and offer guidance with applying first time or renewals.
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Family Support

Providing support to young children & families with issues such as isolation, welfare, debt, and more.

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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.

"We are committed to developing strong lasting relationships through commitment, communication and honesty"

Birmingham Irish News & Updates ..

Birmingham Irish Association - Toy Appeal 2025 Update

By Birmingham Irish • January 24, 2026

In December 2025, Birmingham Irish Association reintroduced its Toy Appeal, continuing our commitment to supporting our community during the Christmas period.

Birmingham Irish Association Christmas Party 2025

By Birmingham Irish • January 24, 2026

In December 2025, we were delighted to come together to celebrate the Birmingham Irish Association Christmas Party, generously hosted by The Irish Centre.

Cúpla Focal: A few words of Irish language

By Birmingham Irish • January 24, 2026

At Birmingham Irish, we feel that the beautiful language of Gaelic is an extraordinary gift that should be passed down from generation to generation with immense pride.

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Birmingham Irish Service Welfare Standards ..

Birmingham Irish provides a free, non-judgemental and confidential service to all communities in and around Birmingham. We aim to provide the best possible service and work in partnership with others to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

Quality	Care	Ethical
✓ Trust	✓ Considerate	✓ Equality
✓ Accuracy	✓ Consistent	✓ Empathy
✓ Support	✓ Professional	✓ Safety

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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.