For businesses, organisations and community partners
Committed to brighter futures for young people
We work with businesses, funders and community organisations to create lasting change for young people leaving care in Birmingham. Together, we build independence, opportunity, and hope.
An independent charity, created by and for young people with care experience
Since 2021
An independent charity
Birmingham
In partnership with the Children's Trust
Reg. 1196813
Registered with the Charity Commission
Why Partner With Us
Every partnership creates real change
When young people leave care, many face their biggest challenges alone. Your support helps ensure they have the networks, skills, and opportunities to thrive.
Building connections
Every young person deserves someone in their corner. We create meaningful relationships that provide guidance, encouragement, and a sense of belonging during crucial life transitions.
Opening doors
Care leavers often face barriers that others don't. Your partnership helps remove these obstacles, opening doors to education, employment, and new possibilities.
Creating opportunity
Real opportunities for training, work experience, and personal growth create lasting change. Together, we help young people build skills and confidence for independent lives.
How It Works
A simple path to partnership
We make partnering easy. From first conversation to lasting impact, we guide you every step of the way.
Let's talk
We begin with a friendly conversation to understand your organisation and how you'd like to make a difference.
Find the right fit
Together, we explore partnership options that align with your values and create meaningful impact.
Make it official
We create a clear partnership plan outlining activities, goals, and how we'll measure success together.
Get ready
We handle safeguarding checks and ensure everything is in place for a smooth, impactful partnership.
Make it happen
Your partnership comes alive through activities, funding, volunteering, or whatever works best for you.
See the difference
We share the impact of your support and celebrate the young lives you've helped transform.
Ways to Support
Choose what works for you
Every organisation is different. We offer flexible partnership options to match your capacity, interests, and goals.
Financial contributions
Fund projects, events, and opportunities that directly benefit young people. Every contribution creates real impact.
Get startedGifts in kind
Provide household essentials, wellbeing items, or seasonal gifts. These thoughtful donations help young people feel valued.
Get startedEmployment opportunities
Offer work placements, apprenticeships, or employment opportunities. Help young people build careers and find their path.
Get startedSkills and mentoring
Share your expertise through workshops, mentoring, or training programmes. Your knowledge can be transformative.
Get startedTeam volunteering
Get your team involved in charity events and activities. A brilliant way to give back while building team spirit.
Get startedCharity of the year
Make Bfriends your charity partner for the year. We'll work together on fundraising and making a lasting difference.
Get startedYour Impact
See what your support makes possible
From helping one young person to funding lasting projects, your support creates meaningful change at every scale. We'll work with you to shape support around what matters most to your organisation.
Helping one young person
Practical support for a care leaver starting out on their own — from everyday essentials to help reaching an important milestone.
Examples of support
- Home starter essentials
- Support learning to drive
- Help at a key moment
Reaching many young people
Programmes and activities that bring young people together to build skills, confidence and wellbeing.
Examples of support
- Wellbeing and sport activities
- Skills and employment sessions
- Group experiences and events
Creating long-term change
Longer-term initiatives that open up opportunities and leave a lasting difference for care-experienced young people.
Examples of support
- Mentoring over time
- Employment pathways
- Community partnerships
Partner Benefits
A partnership that gives back
We believe in building genuine, lasting relationships. When you partner with Bfriends, you become part of our community and receive meaningful recognition for your vital contribution.
As a partner, you receive:
- Regular impact reports showing how your support changed lives
- Invitations to charity events and partner networking opportunities
- Official recognition as a Bfriends supporter
- Positive publicity opportunities for your organisation
- Logo placement on our website and materials
- Direct engagement with our passionate team
- Certificate of partnership appreciation
- Updates on projects and young people you've supported
Safeguarding and communications
Protecting young people is at the heart of everything we do. Please review our guidelines below.
In partnership
The connected charity of Birmingham Children's Trust
Bfriends works alongside Birmingham Children's Trust, city partners, businesses and the wider community — all working together with one shared vision that friendship is at the heart of everything we do. We'd love your organisation to be part of it.
Ready to make a difference?
Whether you're a local business, national organisation, or somewhere in between, we'd love to explore how we can work together to support young people in Birmingham.
Get in Touch
Let's start the conversation
We'd love to hear from you. Tell us about your organisation and how you'd like to support young people in Birmingham.
Visit us
One Avenue Road, Aston
Birmingham, B6 4DU