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.

Social Inclusion

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

Elders Healthcare

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

Culture & Heritage

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

Family Support

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

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 Dementia Centre Co-ordinator, Sharon Toy

Meet our team! BIA Dementia Centre Co-ordinator, Sharon Toy

By Birmingham Irish • April 21, 2025
Sharon does an amazing job running all the dementia centres and is always coming up with new activities and incorporating world events that we can celebrate with the clients.
Easter egg artwork

Happy belated Easter from everyone at Birmingham Irish Association

By Birmingham Irish • April 19, 2025
On behalf of all at Birmingham Irish Association, we would like to extend to you all a very Happy belated Easter. We celebrated with various parties and activities held at BIA.
Two people study a book

Cúpla Focal: A few words of Irish language

By Birmingham Irish • April 18, 2025
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.