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It’s important to us that we get to know our residents and tenants as individuals, support their families and friends and help our staff develop their skills and make the most of their individual talents.
Residents and their families love the homely, calm and relaxed environment of our nursing homes, and this stems from the way staff recognise and act on the little things which can make all the difference to a resident’s day and their time with us.
As a team, we listen to, and respect, everyone. We are inclusive – we believe that to provide the best care we need to involve not just our staff, but the residents themselves and their families, healthcare professionals, external organisations and our local communities.
We don’t stand still – as an organisation and as individuals we look for ways to develop ourselves and learn new skills. Most importantly, we adapt and evolve the care we offer to meet the needs of each of our residents.
We believe in being open and approachable, listening and responding to feedback to improve our services. We aim to empower staff to exceed expectations and feel confident in how they, as individuals, make a difference to the daily lives of our residents and tenants. As a charity, we invest all our income into improving services for our residents and tenants to deliver quality care that’s built on best practice.
We we delighted to be crowned winner of the Care Home Employer Award at the Great British Care Awards 2025 (West Midlands region).
BCOP started life as ‘Birmingham Council for Old People’ in 1946. It was established by a group of concerned local people who realized that older people needed better care and support than what was available at the time. World War 2 had destroyed many houses in Birmingham which further compounded the issues around providing medical and lifestyle support for older people.
For the last 79 years, BCOP has provided high quality care for older people in Birmingham – our pioneering spirit ensures the care we offer has evolved and adapted to reflect the changing needs of the community.
BCOP administers small grants to individuals in necessitous circumstances.
Grants are to assist with housing costs, such as necessary household items or other accommodation related fees. To be eligible for funding, applicants must be aged over 60 and live in Birmingham.
As our funding pots are small, we only approve a small number of grants each year, and require evidence that other sources of funding have been attempted prior to the application to BCOP.
For further information and an application form, please contact our head office on 0121 459 7670 or email general@bcop.org.uk
As a charity, BCOP is governed by a Board of Trustees. The key responsibility of each Trustee, along with the others, is to hold the charity in trust for current and future beneficiaries.
The Board of Trustees approve the vision, mission statement and ethos/values of the organisation. They are responsible for setting high level strategic objectives ensuring the financial viability and regulatory compliance of the charity, for approving business plans and seeking assurance that agreed objectives are being met by the Executive through monitoring reports of operational performance.
We are looking to recruit a number of new trustees to diversify the skills set on our Board. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to use your experience and expertise to benefit the older people of Birmingham. If you have experience in the following, we would love to hear from you:
These positions are not remunerated but reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be paid.
If you or a loved one are looking for high quality care or social housing in Birmingham, we are here to help. Get in touch today to arrange a visit, speak to our friendly team, or start the application process. Whether you are planning for the future or need support now, BCOP offers trusted, compassionate services tailored to your needs.
Let us help you take the next step with confidence.
