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Birmingham Mind Birmingham Mind is the largest independent mental health charity in Birmingham Our well-trained and committed staff manage and deliver our range of services.
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We were founded in 1962, and are a Registered Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee, affiliated to Mind. Our Board of Trustees are responsible for ensuring that we meet our charitable aims and objectives. Our Services are individualised, person centred and deliver valued outcomes, as we passionately believe that everyone has the right to live lives that are meaningful and which enable them to reach their full potential as individuals. We work in active partnership with a range of local organisations to deliver services and challenge the stigma that surrounds mental distress. Birmingham Mind has:

The Investors in People Gold Level award in recognition of the high quality of our staff training and development programmes. The highest level (Level 3) rating from National Mind for our quality standards. Excellent inspection ratings from the Care Quality Commission for our Residential Care Homes. The Mental Health Providers Forum National Award in 2013 for the Best New Innovative Service for our Wellbeing and Recovery Services. We are also a recognised Mindful Employer. More information: http://birminghammind.org/

💙 FREE Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) TrainingWe’re delighted to be working with Witton Lodge Community Association to d...
16/10/2026

💙 FREE Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training

We’re delighted to be working with Witton Lodge Community Association to deliver FREE Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training through the Fairer Futures Fund.

This fully funded course is available to people who work or volunteer with community groups, CICs and organisations across the North Birmingham locality, including Erdington and Sutton Coldfield.

Next available course:
📅 Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd December 2026
🕘 9:00am–4:30pm (both days)
📍 The Trinity Centre, Church Hill, Mill Street, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1TF

By becoming an MHFAider®, you’ll gain:
💙 A deeper understanding of mental health and wellbeing.
💙 The skills to recognise the signs of someone experiencing a mental health challenge.
💙 The confidence to support someone and guide them towards appropriate help.
💙 Three years’ access to the MHFAider Support App, providing 24/7 digital support and resources.

⚠️ Places are limited, so don’t miss out!

👉 Book your FREE place today: https://bit.ly/4jYOMLL

15/10/2026

🚐 The Purple Advice Van is on Erdington High Street TODAY! 🚐

Need a helping hand with saving money on your gas & electricity bills, benefits support or are you looking for a job or need help finding the right training? Pop along between 11am and 2pm and meet our friendly Witton Lodge team for free, practical advice and support. 💬✨

We can help with:
⚡ Energy-saving tips and lowering your bills
💼 Finding work and training opportunities
💷 Benefits advice and support
🤝 A friendly chat and signposting to further help

No appointment needed, just come along to the purple advice van and say hello!

📍 Erdington High Street (near Oikos / B&M)
🕚 Thursday 15 & 22 October, 11am–2pm



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Our community groups are open to everyone!Join us at Selly Oak Quaker House this October, as we welcome colleagues from ...
15/10/2026

Our community groups are open to everyone!

Join us at Selly Oak Quaker House this October, as we welcome colleagues from Citizens Advice Birmingham 👋

Come along and find out how Citizens Advice can support you with free, confidential information, advice and support.

They can help with a range of issues, including:

💷 Benefits
💼 Work
💰 Debt and money
🛍️ Consumer issues
🏡 Housing
👨‍👩‍👧 Family
⚖️ Law and courts
🌍 Immigration
💚 Health

Everyone is welcome! Whether you have a question, need some advice or simply want to find out what support is available, come along for a friendly chat.

There’s no need to feel alone when facing a challenge, support is available, and we’re here to help you find it.

📢 We’re hiring at Birmingham Mind! Join our team and help make a difference in mental health support across Birmingham...
15/10/2026

📢 We’re hiring at Birmingham Mind!

Join our team and help make a difference in mental health support across Birmingham and Solihull. We currently have three exciting opportunities available:

💼 Business Development Manager
📍 Birmingham Mind Offices, Central Birmingham (Hybrid)
💷 £42,842 per annum
🕒 37.5 hours per week, Permanent
📅 Closing date: 01/11/2026

💼 Fundraising Lead
📍 Birmingham Mind Offices, Central Birmingham (Hybrid)
💷 £33,509 per annum
🕒 37.5 hours per week, 1 year Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover
📅 Closing date: 01/11/2026

💼 Digital Communications Officer
📍 Birmingham Mind Offices, Central Birmingham (Hybrid)
💷 £26,229 per annum (Pro rata £20,983)
🕒 30 hours per week, Fixed Term- 2 Years
📅 Closing date: 01/11/2026

If you’re passionate about improving mental health services and want to work for a values-driven charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply and find out more here: https://bit.ly/3Bkfdat



💬 How to Have Effective Mental Health Conversations 📅 Tuesday 20th October 2026 ⏰ 1:00pm–2:00pm 💻 Online via Microsoft T...
14/10/2026

💬 How to Have Effective Mental Health Conversations

📅 Tuesday 20th October 2026
⏰ 1:00pm–2:00pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

Course fees:
💷 Level 1 – Full-time employment (35+ hours): £75
💷 Level 2 – Part-time employment (34 hours or fewer): £30
💷 Level 3 – Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET): £15

🎟️ Book your place: https://bit.ly/4huwell

ℹ️ Find out more about our wellbeing training: https://birminghammind.org/training/workplace-wellbeing-mental-health-support-training-courses/how-to-have-effective-mental-health-conversations/

Join us and build the confidence to start conversations that could make a real difference.

✨ Thank You Tuesday! ✨A HUGE thank you to PM Group , our incredible Headline Sponsor for the Mental Elf 5K Festive Fun R...
13/10/2026

✨ Thank You Tuesday! ✨

A HUGE thank you to PM Group , our incredible Headline Sponsor for the Mental Elf 5K Festive Fun Run, for the second year running! 🎄

Their continued support is helping us bring the community together for an unforgettable, feel-good day in Birmingham, all in support of better mental health.

💬 Helen Moore, PM Group’s UK Managing Director, shared:

“Birmingham Mind provides invaluable support to people across communities local to our Birmingham office. Having supported the Mental Elf Festive Fun Run last year, we're proud to be involved again in helping raise awareness and funds for such an important cause. We look forward to joining people from across the local community on the day in support of Birmingham Mind and the vital work they do.”

We’re so grateful to have PM Group a part of the Mental Elf Festive Fun Run magic once again! 💚

🎟️ Ready to join the festive fun? Grab your tickets, gather your friends and get your best festive gear ready for November!

👉 Book today! https://bit.ly/4hzLYDb

💫 Work for Us – Residential Service Manager – Mental Health 💫 💙 Are you passionate about making a difference? 💙 We have ...
13/10/2026

💫 Work for Us – Residential Service Manager – Mental Health 💫

💙 Are you passionate about making a difference? 💙

We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager that is passionate about mental health to lead and manage Flint Green House, supporting adults with complex mental health needs. We provide an environment that focuses on fast-track rehabilitation for adults who have been referred from an in-patient forensic mental health setting.

📍 Acocks Green, Birmingham (Includes some evenings and weekends)
💷 £36,698 per annum
🕒 37.5 hours per week, Permanent
📅 Closing date: 14/10/2026

📝 Apply by sending your CV before 14th October 2026 👉 https://bit.ly/4i5GT5T ➡️ Current Vacancies

Calling all Elf Volunteers! We need YOU! 🎄Without our amazing volunteers, we couldn’t run our Festive Fun Run and spread...
12/10/2026

Calling all Elf Volunteers! We need YOU! 🎄

Without our amazing volunteers, we couldn’t run our Festive Fun Run and spread so much festive cheer to our local community! Join us on Sunday 29th November at Cannon Hill Park and help make the day extra special

Whether you’re helping with event set-up and take-down, registering our elves, marshalling the route or cheering everyone over the finish line, there’s a role for you! ✨
Festive fancy dress and big smiles are encouraged! 🎅

All our Elf Volunteers will receive water, snacks and a thank you gift as a little appreciation for their time

Ready to join the fun? Pop on your elf ears and sign up below to help make this year’s event the biggest yet! 🎉

👉 Sign up to volunteer https://bit.ly/4yPQ9RB

💷 Money and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection 💙 Join Birmingham Mind for this one-hour online session to expl...
12/10/2026

💷 Money and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection 💙

Join Birmingham Mind for this one-hour online session to explore the relationship between finances and mental health and gain practical strategies to help build resilience.

Whether you're looking to better support yourself or others, this session will provide practical tools and helpful insights in a supportive learning environment.

📅 Monday 16 November 2026
⏰ 7:00pm–8:00pm
💻 Online via Zoom

Course fees:
💷 Level 1 – Full-time employment (35+ hours): £75
💷 Level 2 – Part-time employment (34 hours or fewer): £30
💷 Level 3 – Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET): £15

🎟️ Book your place: https://bit.ly/4fuBMd0

Invest in your wellbeing and gain practical tools to help navigate financial pressures with greater confidence. 💙

🔜 Mental Health First Aid Refresher Training throughout November and December If you completed your Mental Health First ...
11/10/2026

🔜 Mental Health First Aid Refresher Training throughout November and December

If you completed your Mental Health First Aid training 3 or more years ago, it could be a good time to think about doing a refresher course.

If it's time to refresh your skills, book onto an MHFA Refresher course now and feel confident that you are performing your vital role safely. We have courses both online and on site

Wednesday 11th November 2026
Friday 27th November 2026
Monday 14th December 2026

You can see the full course details, price, booking and availability via our booking page: https://bit.ly/3SvWaD2

Address

First Floor, Albert House, Quay Place, 92 Edward Street
Birmingham
B12RA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441212623555

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