Supporting the homeless
BCM has worked with the city's homeless community since it began in 1966. The Care Centre is a drop-in offering food, friendship and support to some of our city’s most vulnerable and marginalised people.
Food and friendship
The Care Centre serves hot meals and drinks to around 70 to 90 guests each day. It provides toiletries and clothing. Staff and volunteers work with guests to find solutions to issues such as accommodation, jobs, rehab, benefits and health. Above all the Care Centre is a safe space to come and talk. Many of its guests are isolated and come for the companionship and sense of family they find there.
Support
Care Centre guests are often rough sleepers or living in a hostel. They may have learning difficulties, addictions, mental health problems or lack of money, facilities or skills. The Care Centre team offers practical and emotional support to guests who are often living through great difficulties and loneliness.
Opening
BCM's Care Centre is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 4pm at 8-10 Washington Street, Birmingham B1 1JR.
Get in touch
For more information, or if you would like to volunteer at the Care Centre, please email [email protected] or call on 0121 289 2894.