Yardley Wood Baptist Church
Birmingham, UK
We help individuals and families in a deprived area of South East Birmingham through provision of food, empowerment and providing a safe place to meet and socialize.
We assist people through issues such as debt and housing matters and aspects relating to deprivation. We help people to tackle issues of loneliness and isolation, lack of opportunity, poor diet and health problems.
Our food bank provides food for people in crisis and links them to appropriate local services.
Our Lighthouse group is an informal 'drop-in', providing hospitality, a place to chat, make friends, play games, create handicrafts and enjoy a free lunch.
Our Yardley Wood Pantry is a new community food initiative (launching in October 2019) to benefit low-income households in the surrounding area. In exchange for a weekly £3.50 membership fee, a member can choose ten food items from the Pantry shop (based at Yardley Wood Baptist Church) – including a variety of groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, frozen and refrigerated foods, as well as tinned and packet foods – that would have a retail value of around £20.
The Pantry is a project that is so much more than being about food. In consultation with Pantry members and other organisations in the local community, we aim to further benefit members and the wider community by creating supporting projects around the Pantry such as: Money and Debt advice, Job Club, Community Café, Parent/toddler groups and clubs providing food and activities for children during school holidays. We aim to bring community together and encourage the talents, gifts and strengths of people in the community.
Our aim is to continually listen to our local community and involve people in the community as much as possible in the running of the projects and how they function.
Much of what we do revolves around food. People can help by donating money, food (tins, packets, fruit and veg) and household items to support our projects.
What we've received
Meals55,992
Non-food (tonnes)0.42
Money£400
Betel Birmingham
Birmingham, UK
Betel UK is dedicated to making a difference in people's lives, our heart and passion is to restore people's lives from homelessness and to help fight addiction.
Betel UK is based in Birmingham and has centers all over the UK. It's a non-profit organization, which is devoted to making a difference within the Birmingham community. We provide the highest quality programmes that benefit all residents in Birmingham and surrounding areas. Betel UK is dedicated to returning homeless, addicted and long-term unemployed people to healthy, independent lifestyles. Our residences provide help and hope to around 350 recovering people. We train men and women in a wide range of life and employment skills, equipping them to build a stable and productive future. All of our residences are drug-and alcohol-free and totally free of charge. We offer the opportunity of restoration to all persons who seek help, regardless of financial means.
We house around 150 men and women within our centres in Birmingham alone. As a non-profit organization, we have very limited financial resources.
Any help is is greatly appreciated as it goes a long way in enabling these peoples lives.
Windmill House, Weatheroak Hill,
Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7EA
01564-822356
www.betel.uk
Betel UK is a working name of Betel of Britain, a registered charity nos 1081462 & SC045808, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales number 3998028. Registered office: Windmill House, Weatheroak Hill, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7EA
What we've received
Meals618,995
Non-food (tonnes)8.22
Money£400
SARFRAZ KAYANI FOUNDATION (SKF)
Birmingham, UK
The Sarfraz Kayani Foundation (SKF) is a UK‑based charitable organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals and families facing food insecurity, hardship, and social isolation. Our mission is to ensure that no one in our communities is left without dignity, compassion, or practical support during difficult times. We work within the UK and overseas focusing on strengthening local resilience and bringing hope to people who need it most in local areas of Birmingham.
SKF provides surplus food, emergency essentials, wellbeing support, and community outreach, helping people navigate crisis with dignity. Our work is rooted in fairness, kindness, and the belief that every person deserves stability and the chance to rebuild their life. Whether someone is struggling to feed their family, experiencing loneliness, or facing sudden hardship, we offer immediate, non‑judgemental help.
💚 Who We Support
Families experiencing food poverty or financial strain
Individuals in crisis, including those facing homelessness
Isolated or elderly people needing connection and care
Refugees and newly settled communities adjusting to life in the UK
Anyone in need of practical, compassionate support
🤝 How We Make an Impact
Through food distribution, wellbeing check‑ins, outreach programmes, and partnerships with local organisations, we help people regain stability and feel part of a caring community. Our volunteers and partners play a vital role in ensuring that support reaches those who need it most, when they need it most.
We believe that small acts of kindness create lasting change, and that community support can transform lives. Every parcel delivered, every conversation shared, and every connection made helps reduce hardship and build a stronger, more compassionate society.
🔍 What We Need Most
To continue our work and expand our reach across the West Midlands we welcome:
Surplus food donations to support our distribution efforts
Volunteer help for packing, deliveries, and outreach
Local partnerships with businesses and community groups
Awareness support to reach more people in need
🌐 Our Commitment
SKF operates & focuses within the UK, ensuring that all donations, resources, and volunteer efforts directly support local communities. Our work is guided by compassion, dignity, and the belief that everyone deserves support during challenging times.
🔗 Website
www.sarfrazkayanifoundation.org
What we've received
Meals15,035
Non-food (tonnes)0.10
Money£650