2 Time Award Winning Charity! for 2023
MECC Trust an independent charity established in 1979.
Over 40 years we’ve provided vital help to local people to get their lives back on track.
Many clients are some of the most vulnerable people in Birmingham’s poorest wards.
Last year, 2022, we helped over 4500 clients to get their life back on track.
Direct Action through local people is how we get things done.
If you would like to volunteer or work with us please get in touch.
Opening times: Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm
Telephone: 0121 440 3500
WHAT WE DO
Household Support Fund
Grants of up to £200 per household can be used to support pensioners with food and energy costs.
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Help With Benefits
Tax Credits and other benefits will now all be rolled into one payment known as Universal Credit. This transition has people nervous about them nervous about how it will impact their finances. We are here to help.
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Help Getting a Job
We understand finding a job is not always easy or straightforward. Sometimes, a helpful push can be all you need to get that application form or CV done.
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Get Healthy
MECC have seen the impact the pandemic has had on the eldery community. As a response we have Wellbeing walks twice a week and talks that help build the trust and confidence for them to start socialising again.
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Get Creative
When working-class people get excited about art things can get interesting. We believe art can be a powerful tool to raise awareness about important things such as social injustice.
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Mobile Advice Service
You’ll find us in a big purple truck – you can’t really miss it. Here our team will invite you on board to offer one-to-one advice.
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LATEST PROJECTS
Great News we recieved an award for BE-ST Collaborative Partnership 2023 from The Accelerate to Zero Awards.
Retrofit Balsall Heath won the ‘Built Environment- Smarter Transformation Award for Collaboration which MECC Trust were proud to be a part of.