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Join QAC for their Information Days for Professionals!

/media/news/library/qac-information-day.jpgOn this day, you will have the opportunity to meet QAC staff, students and clients and discover more about their range of services, including our 16-25 curriculum, residential and supported living options, community-based services, enterprises and much more.

📅 Date: Tuesday 16th June

⌚Time: 10am - 1pm

Book your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk

For further information, please call 0121 803 5484 or email info@qac.ac.uk.

They look forward to welcoming you!

Focus Birmingham's have announced their Summer Fete 2026

/media/news/library/focus_summer_fete_2026_crop2.jpgBRIB's associate charity, Focus Birmingham’s have announced their Summer Fete 2026 - it's a fun, inclusive afternoon for the whole community.

Expect games, stalls, tombola, a bouncy castle, homemade treats, refreshments, arts and crafts, raffle prizes, entertainment and a few surprises along the way.

It’s a chance to enjoy a proper summer afternoon while supporting people living with sight loss and complex disabilities across Birmingham.

Every pound raised helps people stay connected, build confidence and live more independently.

Come along, bring the family, have some cake, try your luck on the raffle and help make the day a brilliant one.

Date: Saturday 11 July 2026
Time: 12pm–3pm
Location: Focus Birmingham, 48 Woodville Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9AT

Raffle tickets are available in advance, and stall bookings are open for £25 per table.

To donate a raffle prize or book a stall, contact fundraising@focusbirmingham.org.uk or call 0121 720 3100.

QAC is on the radio!

/media/news/library/qac_radio.jpgOur associate charity, Queen Alexandra College is proud to be working with Bauer Media and Hits Radio during March in support of their Building Brighter Futures Appeal.

Last month some of their students had the opportunity to take part in their very own advert. Who better to talk about the college than the students of QAC.

Learn more about the appeal here 👉

 QAC Building Brighter Futures Appeal

QAC is hosting a Charity Dinner on Friday 12 June 2026

/media/news/library/qac_charity_dinner2026.jpgAs part of their Funding Brighter Futures Appeal, QAC is hosting a Charity Dinner on Friday 12 June 2026 at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre in Birmingham.

Join them for an unforgettable evening featuring a cheeky cocktail reception, a delicious three-course dinner, fantastic entertainment and a little fundraising along the way (don’t worry, it won’t break the bank!).

All profits from this event will support their newly launched Building Brighter Futures Appeal, enabling the charity to bring on-site a brand new purpose-built medical and therapies centre, which is not only a gateway for students to access their education but will enable them to repurpose other areas of the site for additional learning. 

Book here👉 QAC Charity Dinner

Pavement Parking - Focus Birmingham on ITV Central News!

/media/news/library/focus_centralnews.jpgPavements are for people - our associated charity Focus Birmingham recently welcomed ITV to highlight the issue of pavement parking which we know affects the lives of the people living with sight loss.

CEO, Cate Burke and trustee, Victoria Tierney appear on the segment. 

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