NEIGHBOURHOOD FUTURES FESTIVAL

26-28 JUNE 2026

Three days of nature, creativity and connection next to Edgbaston Reservoir.

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Developing communities, changing lives.

Birmingham Settlement helps people lead happy and healthy lives. Whether it’s financial difficulty, social isolation or inequality, we offer independent guidance, advice and support, creating opportunity and choice for all.

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Here to Stay

We’ve been in Birmingham for more than a century. We belive in long-term, patient and passionate commitment to people and the places they live in.

What's on

We provide a range of activities for communities, take at look what's on.
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About Birmingham Settlement

Founded in 1899, Birmingham Settlement is one of the city’s oldest charities.

Our aim is to tackle inequality by connecting and empowering people through action, support, and shared learning for everyone.

We work hand in hand with communities to improve financial resilience, support health and wellbeing, and build stronger, more sustainable, connected communities where people can thrive.

How we help

We work with communities to develop integrated services that grow the skills and confidence people need to overcome life’s challenges and create positive change.
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Our Services

At Birmingham Settlement, we’re here to help you live a healthier, happier life.

From money advice to making friends, getting active, learning new skills, or simply enjoying a cuppa and a chat, we’ll help you connect, grow in confidence, and boost your wellbeing.

Latest News

Latest news

A massive thank you to Zurich!

July saw not one, but two teams from Zurich join us as part of their Zurich Community Trust Challenge Days programme, giving up their time to support us. Having had the first team bring our Sutton Shop to life for the summer the next team had big shoes to fill and a...

Zurich brings summer to Sutton…

Zurich encourage their employees to volunteer for a Charity as part of their Zurich Community Trust Challenge programme and Birmingham Settlement were delighted to have their help and support.   Despite torrential downpours and a definite chill in the air, the...

Aston Talent Match Open Day

Are you… Aged 18–24? Unemployed and out of education for 12 months or longer? From Birmingham or Solihull? … we can help.   Find out more at our FREE Talent Match drop-in Open Day in Aston on Thursday 30th June from 3pm to 6pm at Birmingham Settlement, 359-361...

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