Sailing Club

Join us at Midlands Sailing Club and meet lots of new people whilst learning to sail around the Edgbaston Reservoir. These sessions are specifically designed for those with a visual impairment. Why not check out the below video of a service user having a go at paddle boarding!

Please Note -

Only six people allowed to book per session due to the current government guidelines. You will need to bring swim wear, old trainers or wet shoes and a change of clothes.

Booking for this event has now closed.

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Photography Club

Join our photography club and learn all about the different ways you can take photos. Call: 0121 4785222

Photography Club

Join our photography club and learn all about the different ways you can take photos. Call: 0121 4785222
Men's Group

Our Men's groups allows people with sight loss to connect with other like-minded individuals. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 or email: [email protected] to find out more.
Dance to Health

Want to improve your core strength? Join in with our new Dance to Health activity. Sign up below or call: 0121 478 5222
Games Night

Join us every two weeks on Wednesday for our FUN games night. Call: 0121 478 5222 for more information.
Writing Club

Join our writers club and share tips and tutorials with other like-minded people. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 or sign up below.
Book Club

Join our monthly book club and discuss your favourite books with other like-minded people. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 or sign up below.
LGBT Support Group Face-to-Face

Connect with like-minded individuals and talk about the topics that mean a lot to you. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 for more information.
Quiz Night

Test your general knowledge by joining our Quiz Night every two weeks. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 to find out more.
Parents Support Group

Share your tips and experiences with other parents and find out about the latest information, advice and guidance available. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 to find out more.
LGBT Support Group

Connect with like-minded individuals and talk about the topics that mean a lot to you. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 for more information.

Jobs

Browse Focus Birmingham's current vacancies and understand how you can help us support people living with sight loss and complex disabilities.
Volunteer roles

Focus Birmingham offer a range of volunteering opportunities helping you can new skills, experience and giving back to the community. You can find a list of our roles on the volunteer roles page.
Our team

The Focus Birmingham senior leadership team (SLT) is responsible to the board of trustees and assumes responsibility for the daily planning and management of the charity.
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Befriending Service

Need a regular chat? Our team of volunteers offer a vital service to help tackle isolation in the local community. Find out more about our befriending service by calling - 0121 478 5222 and apply via the Focus Telephone Befriending System
Supported Living

We provide a specially adapted supported living scheme in Kings Norton providing 24 hr care to support adults with visual impairment and other disabilities to live independently
Low Vision Clinic

Our low vision clinic is here to support people with a visual impairment and assist them to learn how to use remaining sight to its best potential.
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Register your interest to volunteer and help us to make a real difference.
Admissions

If you are considering the next step for your child then Focus is the place to join. Our person centred care is all about giving the individual choice, rights to independence and the skills to live independent lives.
Telephone Befriending Service

The Focus Birmingham volunteer team offer support and telephone befriending, ideal for anyone who would like a regular friendly chat at the same time every week. Apply now using the Focus Telephone Befriending System. You can fill it in yourself or ask a family member or friend to do it for you. Once complete we will match you with a suitable volunteer and schedule the calls... it's as easy as that!