Small Heath Business Association
Business Coaches
Small Heath Business Association
2a Heather Rd, Birmingham
# Small Heath Business Association
The Small Heath Community Forum, operating since 1995, is a community-focused organisation serving the diverse population of East Birmingham. Founded by Rev Guy Wilkinson, it addresses critical gaps in health, education and employment for residents of all nationalities and cultures.
The organisation operates through two key arms: the Khidmat Centre, which provides practical community support, and the Small Heath Business Association (SHBA), which specifically supports local business development. They work to empower the community through targeted projects whilst maintaining an inclusive approach that celebrates cultural diversity.
Their primary activities include managing community engagement initiatives, facilitating volunteer-led support across HR and employment advice, and providing accessible office and venue hire spaces close to central Birmingham. The organisation prioritises hands-on support rather than theoretical intervention, demonstrated through volunteer testimonials highlighting tangible employment guidance and community connection.
Leadership is notably experienced; the newly elected Chair brings over two decades of volunteering experience combined with professional qualifications in project management, training assessment, teaching and ICT infrastructure. This blend of grassroots knowledge and formal expertise distinguishes them from generic community services.
The forum operates flexibly to serve working residents, opening Monday to Thursday 10:00–16:00. Their longevity and deep community roots since 1995 indicate sustained trust and effectiveness within Small Heath, whilst their focus on employment support addresses genuine local economic needs.
The Small Heath Community Forum, operating since 1995, is a community-focused organisation serving the diverse population of East Birmingham. Founded by Rev Guy Wilkinson, it addresses critical gaps in health, education and employment for residents of all nationalities and cultures.
The organisation operates through two key arms: the Khidmat Centre, which provides practical community support, and the Small Heath Business Association (SHBA), which specifically supports local business development. They work to empower the community through targeted projects whilst maintaining an inclusive approach that celebrates cultural diversity.
Their primary activities include managing community engagement initiatives, facilitating volunteer-led support across HR and employment advice, and providing accessible office and venue hire spaces close to central Birmingham. The organisation prioritises hands-on support rather than theoretical intervention, demonstrated through volunteer testimonials highlighting tangible employment guidance and community connection.
Leadership is notably experienced; the newly elected Chair brings over two decades of volunteering experience combined with professional qualifications in project management, training assessment, teaching and ICT infrastructure. This blend of grassroots knowledge and formal expertise distinguishes them from generic community services.
The forum operates flexibly to serve working residents, opening Monday to Thursday 10:00–16:00. Their longevity and deep community roots since 1995 indicate sustained trust and effectiveness within Small Heath, whilst their focus on employment support addresses genuine local economic needs.
Services offered
Volunteer recruitment and supportOffice space hireVenue hireEmployment adviceHR guidanceCommunity projectsBusiness support (SHBA)ICT training