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
Vacancy: Debt & Welfare Benefits Adviser / Debt & Welfare Benefits Trainee Adviser Four posts
Debt & Welfare Benefits Adviser / Debt & Welfare Benefits Trainee Adviser Four posts Salary: £29,063 pa for experienced adviser. £23,500 pa for trainee (review after 6-months) 35 hours per week, 25 days A/L + contributory pension scheme Birmingham...
Easter Family Fun Day
We had an amazing day at Birmingham Settlement Sports & Community Centre on the 17th April 2025 for our Easter-themed Family Fun day! Activities ranged from fun arts and crafts, sports and games, raffle and stalls, and fun competitions - staff from the local fire...
Trustee Vacancy – Voluntary Role
No closing date Meetings every 6 weeks Voluntary role Since 1899, Birmingham Settlement has been working to create opportunity and choice – connecting and empowering people through action, activities, and shared learning to build and sustain wellbeing for all. Over...