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 Tuesday to Thursday - 10am to 3pm

Monday and Friday:

Although our office is closed to the public on these two days, calls are still being taken by our team.

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.

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.
Read History Here .. St. Patrick’s Parade ..

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.

  • 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.
    Birmingham Irish Staff
    "We are committed to developing strong lasting relationships through commitment, communication and honesty"

    Birmingham Irish News & Updates ..

    BIA Volunteer Awards 2024

    Birmingham Irish Volunteer Award Evening held on 4 October 2024

    By Birmingham Irish • October 27, 2024
    On Friday 4 October Birmingham Irish Association hosted our Volunteers Awards Evening 2024. Each volunteer received an invitation to be in attendance of this celebration.
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    Birmingham Pub Bombings 50th Memorial Service

    By Birmingham Irish • October 27, 2024
    This year marks 50 years since the city of Birmingham and her people were targeted in the terrible events of the Birmingham Pub Bombings on the 21 November 1974.
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    Cúpla Focal: A few words of Irish language

    By Birmingham Irish • October 27, 2024
    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.

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