Lord Mayor of Birmingham's Charity

Welcome to the Lord Mayor of Birmingham's Charity

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham's Charity raises funds for local not-for-profit organisations and charities that impact the people of Birmingham and benefit the economic, health, and social wellbeing of Birmingham's residents.

Examples of the organisations these funds will help:

St Chad's Sanctuary - a place of welcome and hospitality for asylum seekers and refugees which offers English lessons, food, clothes, and toiletries
Birmingham Youth Sports Academy - creates sporting opportunities in the poorest areas of Birmingham
Read Easy Birmingham - provides one-to-one reading programmes to improve adult literacy
Carrs Lane Counselling Centre - supports free and low-cost counselling services
Radio Lollipop - supports families spending time at Birmingham Children's Hospital

News and Events

The City’s Charity Dinner

Join us for an evening of celebration and community as we welcome the new Lord Mayor of Birmingham and thank the current Lord Mayor for their service.

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Business and Culture Awards

Friday 17 October 2025, at Millennium Point, Birmingham.

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Ken and Barbie's Ball

A fabulous themed evening filled with entertainment, delicious food and the opportunity to support good causes within our community.

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Big Quiz

The Big Quiz was a fantastic evening of fun, competition, and community spirit.

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Apply for a grant

We consider applications twice a year.

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Projects we support

We support projects that help Birmingham's residents.