Community Care Foundation Birmingham Ltd is a non-profit Organisation operating as a Company Limited by Guarantee, dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of refugees and migrants from the Horn of Africa, with a specific focus on communities originating from Somalia and Ethiopia.
Our overarching goals encompass:
- Provision of Advice, Guidance, and Information:
Offering comprehensive support in education, employment, and social welfare matters to empower individuals to make informed decisions and navigate complex systems. - Enhancement of Health and Wellbeing:
Targeting the general Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities, with a particular focus on the health and wellbeing of women and children. This involves mitigating stress and isolation, while fostering improved access to healthcare and overall support systems. - Empowerment Through Training and Education:
Assisting and empowering BME communities through skill training, basic education, and support structures aimed at facilitating their entry into the workforce, fostering independence and self-sufficiency. - Promotion of Parental Involvement in Education:
Facilitating improved communication between parents and local schools, encouraging active parental participation in school activities. This initiative seeks to support enhanced educational achievements for children within these communities. - Fostering Understanding and Communication:
Encouraging mutual understanding and effective communication among Horn of Africa communities, the host society, and local service providers. This collaborative approach aims to facilitate appropriate community development services and strengthen the bonds between diverse communities.
In adherence to these aims, Community Care Foundation Birmingham Ltd remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting social inclusion, education, and overall well-being within the communities it serves. Through targeted interventions and strategic partnerships, we strive to create positive and lasting impacts in the lives of those we support.
In pursuit of our overarching aims, we are actively delivering a diverse range of services designed to address the multifaceted needs of our community members. Our comprehensive offerings include:
- Free Advice, Support, and Information:
Providing guidance on immigration, welfare rights, and council services to empower individuals with essential knowledge for informed decision-making. - Health Promotion Workshops:
Conducting workshops focused on promoting health and well-being, equipping individuals with the information and tools needed for a healthier lifestyle. - Outreach Work with Older People:
Engaging in targeted outreach initiatives to support and connect with the older demographic, addressing their unique needs and fostering a sense of community. - Outreach Work with Young People:
Implementing outreach programs tailored to the needs and concerns of young individuals, fostering positive engagement and support. - Support for Offenders and their Families/Carers:
Offering specialised assistance and support structures for offenders and their families or carers, recognising the importance of rehabilitation and community reintegration. - After School Club:
Providing a dynamic and enriching after-school club experience for primary and secondary age groups, offering educational support and recreational activities. - Literacy and Numeracy Sessions:
Conducting targeted sessions in both English and Somali, catering to the literacy and numeracy needs of adults and teenagers, ensuring inclusive educational opportunities. - Career and Employment Guidance and Support:
Offering comprehensive guidance and support for career and employment endeavors, empowering individuals to navigate the job market successfully. - Holiday Clubs for Families and Their Children:
Organising holiday clubs designed to engage families and children in meaningful activities, fostering community connections during breaks. - Community Research Projects:
Undertaking community research projects to gather valuable insights, inform program development, and address emerging needs effectively.
Through this varied spectrum of services, we aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment, addressing the diverse needs of our community members at various life stages.
Purpose
Community Care Foundation Birmingham Ltd. of Birmingham set out to facilitate the cultural assimilation of immigrants and Somalis in particular. We are steadfast in our commitment to building a community that can adapt to the needs of Birmingham’s Somali workforce as it grows and develops. Through our dedicated efforts, we want to contribute to the on-going growth and development of a harmonious community that embraces diversity and is an integral part of Britain’s broader society.
Our Vision
Community Care Foundation Birmingham Ltd. strives to encapsulate the mission of Community Care Foundation in Birmingham through its steadfast dedication to addressing the unique needs of the local community. We firmly believe that dynamic, prosperous, and progressive organizations emerge from the collaborative voluntary efforts of engaged community members and the general public. Our commitment is to employ this voluntary effort to create a productive environment that is also flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of the community we serve.
Our Mission
Our mission at Community Care Foundation Birmingham Ltd is to support the Somali community in Birmingham by fostering settlement and seamless integration into the broader society. We achieve this through the delivery of meaningful education, comprehensive training, and proactive crime prevention measures. Our approach is rooted in building community competence and cohesion from the grassroots level, emphasizing a community-based strategy.
Our commitment extends to alleviating suffering, addressing loneliness, mitigating distress, tackling educational disadvantages, and navigating other life-challenging issues prevalent within the Somali community. By adopting a holistic and community-centric approach, we strive to empower individuals, enhance community resilience, and contribute to the overall well-being and success of the Somali community in Birmingham.
Our Goal
Our aim is to establish a pathway that enhances the active engagement and assimilation of the community into the wider society of the United Kingdom. Our primary objective is to enhance individuals’ access to comprehensive services in Birmingham while simultaneously supporting the growth and improvement of their competencies, expertise, and understanding. By means of offering comprehensive education, training, and employment services, we enable individuals to actively participate in and establish meaningful connections with society in the United Kingdom.
Equal opportunity
We place a high value on the advancement of equal opportunity and community cohesion. In order to combat all forms of unjust discrimination against Somali community members and other members of the public, we collaborate with statutory and voluntary organizations. Our objective is to establish stronger connections and networks among the Somali community, the nearby East Birmingham neighborhoods of Small Heath, the host community, and other immigrant communities. We achieve this, for instance, by providing individuals who believe they have been subjected to unjust discrimination with Information, Advice, and Guidance Services regarding their legal rights.
Additionally, we will either refer him directly to specialized alternative advice agencies or assign him to one, which may be able to offer appropriate legal counsel and additional
support. Supporting the incorporation of women on an equal footing is a core value of the Community Care Foundation Birmingham. By effectively executing two sizable initiatives that provided training for women in entry-level positions, we have attested to this. Somali women who had never worked before flocked to these endeavors with great enthusiasm and acclaim. Additionally, a significant number of local employers extended their warm reception by offering work experience placements to the participants. Local issues are discussed in seminars and meetings in collaboration with other community organizations in an effort to foster community cohesion (i.e., to bring together members of various communities to address shared concerns). These concerns included providing children with special educational needs access to NHS services and securing places at local institutions. Also serving newly arrived communities established in Birmingham is the Community Care Foundation Birmingham. Persons from the Horn of Africa and the Arabic-speaking community are among those with whom we share many similarities. Our objective is for every service we offer to demonstrate a constructive dedication to promoting equal opportunities for marginalized members of society, including individuals with disabilities and others. Members who are unable to visit our Community Centre due to physical limitations or other barriers receive a home visiting service from us.