Community Quinton

Quinborne Community Centre

Ridgacre Road, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2TW

The heart of Quinton community life since 1938. Hosts academic, activity and social classes, a stage and indoor sports facility. Shares car park with Quinton Library. Youth volunteering via VIY programme (ages 14–24).

Varies by class — check website

Haven Community Project

54 Rilstone Road, Welsh House Farm, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2NR

Warm, welcoming community drop-in in Welsh House Farm. Free Wi-Fi, phone charging, hot drinks, warm food, after school clubs, community lunches, youth activities, play & stay, and employment mentoring support.

Wed, Thu & Fri — 10:00am to 2:00pm

Multicultural Community Group

Quinton Allotments Community Room, Stourton Road, Quinton, B32 1QY

Open Thursday afternoons — charging facilities, hot drinks, warm food, workstations, magazine library/book swap, outdoor spaces and car parking. All are welcome.

Thursdays 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Quinton Library

Ridgacre Road, Birmingham, B32 2TW

Quinton's free public library. Baby & toddler groups (0–5 yrs, term time). Free e-books, computer access, and seed library — free seeds available courtesy of Bartley Green and Go! project.

Tue 10am–6pm | Thu & Fri 9am–5pm | Sat 9am–5pm | Closed Mon, Wed, Sun

Quinton Meadows Local Nature Reserve

Ridgeway, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 1BE

43-acre nature reserve north of M5 Junction 3. Meadowland, wet grassland, ancient hedgerows and mature woodland. Accessible pathways for disabled visitors. Ideal for dog walking, birdwatching (wrens, song thrushes, buzzards, moorhens) and nature walks.

Open all year, dawn to dusk

Highfield Farm Recreation Ground

Highfield Farm, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 1QY

Community recreation ground with children's play area, multi-sports pitch and exercise equipment. Base for B32 CommUNITY group events. Contact B32 Community for scheduled activities.

Open daily

Woodgate Valley Country Park

Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 3DS

Large country park on Quinton's doorstep. Perfect for walking, cycling, and nature watching across open green space. Free car park on Clapgate Lane.

Open daily, dawn to dusk

Quinton Recreation Ground

Meadow Road / Powell Avenue, Quinton, Birmingham, B32

Local recreation ground next to the M5, accessed from Meadow Road and Powell Avenue. Open green space for informal sport and play.

Open daily

B32 CommUNITY CIC

Highfield Farm Recreation Ground, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 1QY

Community Interest Company based in Quinton B32. Supports vital community projects, events and initiatives across the B32 postcode. Active on Facebook — search 'Quinton B32 News' for latest events.

Quinton Community Choir

Quinton, Birmingham (rehearsals — contact for venue)

Founded 2006. Community choir celebrating local talent. Regular concerts, charity fundraising, and the annual 'Quinsound' event with local schools. Also takes part in Symphony Hall 'Community Spirit' concerts. All welcome.

Bartley Green and Go! (TCV Midlands)

Bartley Green & Quinton area (meet at library/parks)

Free weekly walking and gardening group. Incorporates food growing and conservation activities. Free seeds available from Bartley Green and Quinton Library. Brilliant for wellbeing and meeting neighbours.

Free weekly sessions — check TCV website for schedule

Four Dwellings Academy — Community Sports Hire

4 Dwellings Lane, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 1RJ

Community sports facilities available to hire: floodlit 3G pitch, sports hall (badminton, netball, basketball), gymnasium. Also suitable for dance, martial arts, yoga and pilates.

Sporty Stars After-School Football

Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2DL

Boys and girls of all abilities. Term-time football sessions in Quinton giving local young people the chance to enjoy sport in a fun environment.

Term time — after school sessions

Age UK Birmingham — Friendship Group

Bartley Green Library, Adams Hill, Birmingham, B32 3QG

Friendly weekly group for older adults — tea, coffee, biscuits and good conversation. Make new friends and get out of the house. Note: 12 steps to library entrance — contact before attending if you have mobility needs.

Fridays 11:00am – 1:00pm

Birmingham Day Opportunities (Learning Disabilities)

370 West Boulevard, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2PG

Day service for adults 18+ with learning disabilities. Fully accessible building with outdoor garden. Monday to Friday, term time and school holidays.

Monday–Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

FoodCycle Community Meals

Saint Boniface Church, 48 Quinton Road West, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2QD

Free hot community meals every Saturday at noon. Everyone is welcome — come for the food, the company, or both. Friendly volunteers, no questions asked. Just turn up.

Saturdays at 12:00pm (noon)

Quinton & Oldbury Foodbank

St Boniface Church, Quinton Road West, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2QD

Emergency food parcels for those in need. You need a voucher — ask your GP, school, social worker or call the Help Through Hardship line below. No one in Quinton should go hungry.

Positive Housing — Quinton Supported Housing

Housing Options Centre, Quinton, Birmingham, B32

Local emergency housing and temporary accommodation for individuals and families facing homelessness in Quinton. Works with Birmingham City Council. Free confidential advice — all situations welcome regardless of immigration status.

Mon–Fri, call for appointments

SIFA Fireside (Adults 25+)

48–52 Allcock Street, Birmingham, B9 4DY

Specialist housing, health and welfare support for single adults 25+ experiencing homelessness. Offers 'Care Of' postal address, document storage, nurse, optician, chiropractor, podiatrist and mental health support on site.

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri — appointments from 10:30am (no Wednesdays)

Crisis Skylight Birmingham (Ages 16+)

Birmingham City Centre (call for address)

For anyone 16+ experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Engagement and assessment team creates a personal plan to sustainably end homelessness. Immediate information, advice and guidance available.

Call Monday–Friday for appointment

St Basils Youth Hub (Under 25s)

Birmingham (call for location nearest to you)

For young people under 25 (including couples with no children) facing homelessness. Run by St Basils, a specialist youth homelessness charity covering the West Midlands.

Call for availability

Shelter — Housing Rights & Legal Advice

National helpline (Birmingham office available)

Free emergency helpline 24/7 on 0808 800 4444. Legal advice team available Mon–Fri — call 0344 515 1875 for appointment. Covers housing rights, eviction, disrepair, and debt.

Emergency line 24/7 free | Advice Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Birmingham City Council — Homelessness

Birmingham City Council, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BB

The council has a legal duty to help. Call 0121 303 7410 (option 3) day or night. Out-of-hours emergency line for adults 18+ is 0121 303 2296. Under 18s: 0121 675 4806. StreetLink online/app for reporting rough sleepers.

Out-of-hours / weekends emergency: 0121 303 2296