Our Impact

Initiatives that still inform our approach today.

Our legacy includes launching Birmingham’s first Asian Women’s Domestic Violence Hostel and Sheltered Accommodation for Asian Elders—initiatives that still inform our approach today. We also offer volunteer training to empower future leaders from within the community.

Support

Supported over 1,700 individuals across our services

Generated income

Generated income of £389,000 through funded and community-driven programmes

Managed Debt

Managed Debt of £796,000 through reducing debts, setting up affordable payment and accessing grants and trust funds.

Helped People

Helped 190 people improve their spoken English through our ESOL classes Level 1 and 2, through creative English building up confidence to book doctor’s appointment recognising signs and symptoms and accessing self help

Enabled

Enabled 19 stay at home women carers to learn to ride a bike confidently

Delivered

Delivered over 60 yoga sessions for both men and women, improving physical and mental wellbeing

These numbers reflect more than participation—they reflect progress, inclusion, and community-led empowerment.

What Our Community Says

“The ESOL class changed my life. I can now speak to my doctor without needing a translator. Thank you for giving me my voice.”

ESOL Participant, 2025

“I never thought I’d learn to ride a bike at my age. This Centre helped me feel free, confident, and stronger.”

Women’s Wellbeing Participant

“The advice team helped me sort out my benefits when I had nowhere else to turn. They treated me with dignity.”

Advice & Advocacy Service User

“We were very close to losing our home. My husband and I couldn’t read or write English, and we didn’t understand how to use Universal Credit or the online journal. We had rent arrears and didn’t know why. The Centre's housing advisor took the time to explain everything in our language, sorted out the incorrect benefit sanctions, and helped us claim what we were entitled to. Because of their support, we were able to clear our arrears and stay in our home. Without their help, we would have been homeless. They gave us hope when we had none.”

Elderly couple supported by BARC Housing Advice Service