About Us
Birmingham Settlement – here for more than a century!
Founded in 1899, Birmingham Settlement is one of the oldest charities in Birmingham.
Part of a movement of social reform activists outraged by the plight of the poor in the 19th century, originally Birmingham Settlement’s work concentrated on providing support to women and families in the seriously deprived St Mary’s area, now known as Newtown.
Now our breadth of work is much wider and reaches more communities in Birmingham. We are now based across north-west Birmingham, with bases in Ladywood and Kingstanding.
We work in an ever changing environment, with new challenges to face, both as an organisation and for our local communities. We adapt the way we work and the services we provide to meet these challenges.
Our Values
As a values driven organisation, our work is based on our founding principles in 1899 to support disadvantaged communities. Our values are at the heart of all we do and how we work:
- Committed
- Non-Judgemental
- Accountable – with integrity, honesty and transparency
- Caring
- Enabling
- Responsive
Our Strategic Objectives
Our objectives ensure we deliver effective services which respond to the needs of our communities:
- To improve financial resilience for people and communities
- To build wellbeing for individuals and communities
- To develop people’s skills, confidence, and voice
- To build environmental awareness, knowledge, and action
- To build and maintain a sustainable organisation
Read our 2025 Case for Support here
Our Mission
Birmingham Settlement works to create opportunity and choice – connecting and empowering people through action, activities, and shared learning to build and sustain wellbeing for all.
Our Latest News
Money Advice Service Moves to Kingstanding
From Monday the 2nd November 2026 Birmingham Settlement's Money Advice service will no longer be operating form Alma House in Newtown. Staff will be based at our Sports and Community Centre in Kingstanding. This move supports the integration of Birmingham Settlement's...
Staff Spotlight: Meet AJ!
Meet AJ, one of our Community Action Workers here at Birmingham Settlement! We sat down and asked him a few questions about his work...AJ stood in front of the multi sports Playzone at the Sports & Community Centre.What is your role here at Birmingham Settlement?...
Have Your Say – Shaping the Future of Kingstanding
With £20 million available for shaping the future of Kingstanding, have your say on what you would like to see in your area.Do you live in Kingstanding? Maybe you work here? Or do you spend a lot of time visiting the town, such as at our Sports & Community Centre?...