GAIN Birmingham

17/02/2026

Due to the cold weather the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol has been activated until Monday.

If you see someone rough sleeping, please let us know on https://ow.ly/OCm750U7PaF.

📞 In an emergency call 999 for an ambulance 🚑

Learn more at: https://ow.ly/EekN50U7PeP

23/01/2026

Come and enjoy fun filled program designed for older adults. Chair fitness board games , connecting and lots more. Every Thursday from 12.00 till 2.00pm . See you there .

21/01/2026

This Cuppa and Chat is for you if you a part of or looking to start or grow your small community group in Sutton Coldfield and would like to have a chat with a BCM project officer about your next steps or any questions you may have.

📍The Trinity Centre, Sutton Coldfield
📅Friday 6th February, 10:00am to 11:30am.

This event is being run by Birmingham Community Matters (BCM) on behalf of Sutton Coldfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme.

This session is for you if you are involved in running a small voluntary organisation in Sutton Coldfield.

To book please visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/brummatters/2029155

21/01/2026

🎊 A new venue for 2026! 🎊

We will also be based at The Hub Hazelwell fortnightly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 11am-1pm. Our dedicated advisors will be on hand to offer information, advice and guidance on a wide range of issues. Pop along and meet the team!

Come and enjoy our warm welcome space on Tuesday from 10.00 til 12.00
Free light refreshments will be available.
Every week we offer a digital drop-in session and provide a data bank service for those in need. Every fortnight we host a drop in sessions with personalised support for those who need support with money management, health, and housing issues.
Next support session is on the 27th January
Birmingham Warm Welcome Spaces
Warm Welcome Campaign
Selly Oak Neighbourhood Network Scheme

20/01/2026

🎉A new venue for 2026! 🎉

We will be at Highfield Community Centre every Monday from 1pm-4pm! We are looking forward to meeting everyone in the local area, so pop along and see what we can support you with!

Come and enjoy our warm welcome space on Monday from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Light refreshments will be available, and also a free drop in session with personalised services, Health and wellbeing, Financial inclusion & money management. Community & family engagement, also housing issues .

20/01/2026

🌞 It's the start of a new week at The Sanctuary - here's what happening …

Any questions, call us at 0121 748 8111

14/01/2026

Looking to develop new skills in 2026? The Skills HUB at Topcliffe House has a brand-new programme of courses in:

💻 Computer skills
💼 Employability skills
💰 Household budgeting

Plus, we have also our weekly Job Club every Wednesday. If you'd like to learn more, give us a call at 0121 748 8111 or email [email protected]

13/01/2026

Our Age UK Partners spreading Christmas Cheer!

Thank you, Ellis!

A big thank you to Ellis for supporting our Gift of Christmas campaign. The generosity has helped us bring warmth, comfort, and a sense of care to older people in our community at a time when it’s needed most.

It’s thanks to thoughtful supporters like Ellis that we’re able to turn kindness into real impact. We’re truly grateful for their support and for helping us make Christmas feel a little brighter for others.

13/01/2026

🎉🎊Happy New Year to all our clients and partners🎊🎉

We’ve been a little quieter recently as we’ve been focusing on supporting our clients—but we’re still very much here!

We remain active across our city venues and continue to offer drop-ins within food banks.

You can self-refer via www.gainbirmingham.co.uk
or call 0121 289 7780.

Keep an eye out for updates on new venues and events throughout 2026!

The GAIN Team

GAIN is a service dedicated to adults aged 25+ with no dependant children living in the Birmingham Local Authority Area, providing access to personalised support to improve overall health and wellbeing.

Brought to you by Citizens Advice Mid Mercia, in partnership with Age UK Birmingham, GAIN is funded by Birmingham City Council Adult Social Care and Public Health.

Eligible applicants will be supported by our community-based advisors who will be able to offer them in-person, digital or telephone support.

We are currently present in over 25 venues across the city offering both booked appointments and drop ins.

If you need support or require further information please contact us visit the GAIN website www.gainbirmingham.co.uk or call us on 0121 289 7780

26/11/2025

Today we are at Sheldon Community Centre for Shaping Birminghams Future Together! This is our last outing of the year so pop along if you’re in the area and say Hi! 👋🏽

17/11/2025

Join us today at The Sanctuary Castle Vale for their Social Prescription Welcome Day! We will be here 10:30am-2:30pm, so pop in and say Hi!