Bernard Ilsley

Aston Young Firefighters Association - Youth organisation run by the West Midlands Fire Service based at Aston Fire Station.

Birmingham Past and Present - Digital photographs and old postcards, with articles on history and heritage.

Birmingham Royal Navy Social Club - Welcomes ex-members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines with associate members. Includes forthcoming events and photos of its memorabilia collection.

Birmingham Voluntary Service Council - Independent charity working to help promote and develop voluntary and community organisations in the city.

David Jenkins Appeal - Personal page appealing for funds to enable David to return to a Florida therapy centre for needed treatment.

Walmley Residents Association - Information on local events, news, and issues.

Race Equality West Midlands - The project arm of the Race Equality Forum, with FAQs.

Erdington Branch RNLI - Shows the work of the Erdington, Birmingham fund raising branch of the RNLI. Includes forthcoming events and Lifeboat News.

Rotary Club of Erdington St Barnabus - Provides contacts and an event diary.

Moseley and District Churches Housing Association - An Association which only works in the south-east of Birmingham city centre providing homes to rent. Explanation of their work and policies.

The Moseley Society - Building conservation charity, with events, current projects and newsletters.

Harborne Parish Lands Charity - Charity providing sheltered housing for the elderly, and offering grants, within Harborne and Smethwick.

Kings Heath Community Centre - Provides information on the current events going on at the centre, the centre location, recent notices and the centre staff.

Birmingham Carers Association - Campaigns for carers rights and gives information and support to carers.

Sparkbrook Online - Web site for the local Counsellors. Includes an online advice surgery.

Birmingham Wheels Park - A partnership between Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Probation Service which aims to develop young people's personal and social skills through the use of motor vehicles. The organisation also raises funding through other events such as races. Information about projects, events and activities such as Windsurfing on Wheels. Contact and location details.

Soroptimist International Birmingham West - Local chapter of an organisation for women in management and professions. includes information about club projects.

Castle Vale Housing Action Trust - Organisation established on Birmingham's largest post war housing estate to build a sustainable community. Provides details of the trust's activities and plans for the future.

Brum2600 - 2600 subsidiary; focuses on computer and telecoms security. Includes meetings archive, photographs, and links.

The Birmingham Japan Society - Provides a meeting place for those interested in Japan, its people, culture, and language. Includes programme of meetings.

Birmingham Black History Month - Developing Black history as an educational tool for understanding and overcoming barriers to racial equality. Includes articles, news, and event schedules.

Birmingham Community Safety Partnership - Working together to reduce crime.

BRAP: Birmingham Race Action Partnership - Aims to tackle racial discrimination, disadvantage and social exclusion in the city of Birmingham.

1stA Birmingham Boys' Brigade - The North West Division of the Boys' Brigade in Birmingham.

Responding to Conflict - Skills and Strategies for Peace - Provides advice, cross-cultural training, and longer-term support to people working for peace in societies affected or threatened by violent conflict.

Birmingham Organists' Association - A Registered Charity affiliated to the Incorporated Association of Organists. Includes calendar, special events, and featured organs.

Birmingham and District Local History Society - An umbrella group for the local history societies in and around the city. Includes newsletter and links to other societies.

Quinton Local History Society - A society with regular meetings and guest speakers. Includes newsletter and diary.

Kidz Like Danny - A charity in aid of autistic children. Includes details of fund-raising events.

Balsall Heath Forum - Includes the neighbourhood development plan, as well as the web site of the Priory Estate Residents Group.

Fireside Day Centre - Drop-in centre offering friendship, hospitality and support to the homeless, unemployed or lonely. Details of services offered, opening times and volunteering opportunities.

Birmingham Friends of the Earth - Includes a newsletter and events diary.

Selly Oak Liberal Democrats - News and information from Lib Dems in Selly Oak Constituency, Birmingham.

Royal Society of Saint George - Birmingham Branch - Promotes 'Englishness' and the English way of life. Includes history and details of future events.

Birmingham St George's Day Association - Sponsors annual events to raise money for charities. Includes photo galleries of past events.

Birmingham Science Fiction Group - Meets monthly in the City Centre. Includes a calendar of past and future events, and contact details.

Sure Start Chinnbrook Project - Provides services for children and parents in the Billesley area. Includes objectives, activity calendar, newsletter, and details of the training and facilities available. [PDF and Word document downloads]

Handsworth Wood Neighbourhood Watch - Provides latest news, local crime figures, and helpful advice.

Sure Start East Birmingham - Government-funded project supporting children under 5 and their families. Includes details of the local team, activities calendar, and PDF newsletters.

Sure Start King Standing - Government-funded project supporting children under 5 and their families. Includes details of the local team, activities calendar, and PDF newsletters.

The Animal House Rescue - Small rescue, which takes in unwanted, abused and abandoned animals. Events, success stories and profiles of animals wanting homes.

Stephen and Matthew's World - Personal homepage of Stephen Rogers describing some of the places he has lived in: Birmingham, currently.

Birmingham Pub Bombings - A personal eyewitness account, from a fireman's perspective.

Birmingham Tornado Residents - An archive of meeting notes and emails for residents affected by the 2005 tornado.

Birmingham Air Raids Remembrance Association - Dedicated to those who were killed during the Second World War in Birmingham. Includes details of events and meetings and roll of honour.

Birmingham Liberal Democrats - News, manifesto, activities, elected representatives and contact details from Lib Dems in the City of Birmingham.

Optima Community Association - Not-for-profit housing association, which manages dwellings for rent within central Birmingham. Page offers information about ongoing projects and company history.

Birmingham Forum - A public forum for discussing all aspects of Birmingham life, local news, nightlife, events, activities, and sports.

CVCHA-Castle Vale Community Housing Association - A community based housing association operating for, and from within, Castle Vale, Birmingham.

Perl Mongers - Perl programmers collective. Members, book reviews, events guide and relevant links.

Photo By D J Norton - Photographs of Birmingham in the 1950's and 1960's, together with contemporary shots of the same locations.

Friends of Muntz Park - An inclusive community group working to improve its local open spaces. Includes details of work parties and the history of Muntz Park.

Tea at 3 - Fundraising campaign for Birmingham St Mary's Hospice. Includes details of how to get involved.

Birmingham Conservation Trust - A charity which preserves threatened listed buildings in the city. Aims, details of current and previous projects, and information about how to get involved.

Birmingham CAN! - A programme of support for voluntary and community organisations to help them tackle social exclusion in Birmingham. Information about their programme and contact details.

Historic Kings Norton - News, events, education, community, photographs, and contacts.

Kings Norton 3 Estates Community Development Trust - An organisation delivering the New Deal for Communities Programme. News, events, projects, general information, and contacts.

The King's Norton web site - King's Norton History Society, buildings and places, history, photographs, and links.

Hodge Hill Liberal Democrats - News and information from Lib Dems in Hodge Hill Constituency, Birmingham.

Richard Burden MP - Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield. Local news, photo gallery, details of activities in parliament, and discussion of specific issues.

Lynne Jones MP - Member of Parliament for Birmingham, Selly Oak. Details of Parliamentary work, surgeries and contacts (including all local Councillors).

Birmingham University Liberal Democrats - Introduction, events and committee members.

Birmingham Astronomical Society - Information about meetings, lectures, facilities, publications and membership.

Birmingham IVC - Informal organisation providing opportunities for social, cultural and recreational activities amongst young graduates. FAQ's and holiday details.

United Streets of Birmingham - Advice on crime prevention.

Irish Welfare and Information Centre - Offers services to the Irish community.

PACT- Parents and Children Together - Promotes effective communication for African-Caribbean families

Northfield Liberal Democrats - News and information from Lib Dems in Northfield Constituency, Birmingham.

Birmingham Settlement - A charity based in Newtown. Advice on care, employment support, debt, national debt line and women's training. Also runs nursery facilities and charity shops.

Perry Barr Liberal Democrats - News and information from Lib Dems in Perry Barr Constituency, Birmingham.

Sutton Coldfield and Erdington Liberal Democrats - News and information from Lib Dems in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham Erdington constituencies.