Midland Indian Association
Charity 1059780
Overview
Summary
Midland Indian Association appears to operate as a community anchor for people of Hindu Bengali origin, combining religious observance, cultural continuity and social gathering in a premises-based model. Its role seems broader than festival delivery: the charity’s objects link heritage, education, mutual support and recreation, while its venue may provide a practical setting for both collective and private occasions. However, the unusable public website creates uncertainty about its current visibility, activity and accessibility beyond its established community.
Operational geography
Coverage: Regional
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission records Birmingham City among the places where the association operates, but neither the current official website nor the available event listings identify a Birmingham venue, ward or City Centre location.
- The association's clearly evidenced physical venue is in Walsall. This is outside Birmingham and should not be treated as evidence of a Birmingham operational site.
- The Charity Commission's multi-local-authority operating-area declaration supports a regional footprint, but the available evidence does not show whether Birmingham activity is regular service delivery, occasional events, or reach through attendees travelling to the Walsall venue.
- No material operational partnerships extending activity into Birmingham were identified in the authoritative sources reviewed.
Additional evidence needed
- A current events programme, annual report narrative or booking records identifying the locations of activities delivered in Birmingham.
- Confirmation from the association of any Birmingham-based venues, recurring outreach activity or delivery partners.
- Details of the nature, frequency and scale of activity reported as operating in Birmingham City.
Areas of work
- Arts/culture/heritage/science
- Education/training
- General Charitable Purposes
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
How they help
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A heritage institution with multiple social functions
The available evidence suggests that religious festivals are the organisation’s visible activity, but its intended role is wider: sustaining Hindu Bengali identity across worship, cultural expression, education, recreation and support during distress.
Why it matters
This frames the association as potential community infrastructure rather than solely a faith or events group. It may hold relationships and trusted spaces relevant to wellbeing, cultural participation and intergenerational connection.
Show evidence
“Its objects include advancing the Hindu faith, educating people of Hindu Bengali origin and their descendants, supporting members in illness or distress, and providing social-welfare facilities.”
Source:Charity Commission“Religious, social and cultural events are provided to unite the community and promote Hindu Bengali heritage and artistes.”
Source:Organisation
Its premises may be central to its operating model
The association appears to use physical space as an organising asset: a venue supports programmed community events while also being available for private celebrations.
Why it matters
A premises-based model can make the organisation a durable convening point, but may also create dependence on venue management, bookings and maintenance rather than solely on volunteer-led programming.
Show evidence
“The charity provides buildings, facilities or open space.”
Source:Charity Commission“Its premises can be used for private celebrations and events, with a private kitchen and car parking.”
Source:Organisation
Public digital presence appears fragile
The supplied website evidence indicates that the organisation’s named domain is currently a domain-sale page rather than an active organisational site. This may indicate a gap in public communications, though it does not establish whether the association remains active through other channels.
Why it matters
Limited digital visibility could make the association harder for newer residents, partner organisations and people outside existing networks to find, understand or engage with.
Show evidence
“mia68.com is displayed as a domain for sale by HugeDomains.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Whether support during illness or distress is actively delivered, and to whom.
- The scale, frequency and current reach of events and venue use.
- Whether the association has partnerships or communication channels beyond the inactive domain.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports, accounts or activity reports showing beneficiaries, services and event delivery.
- Current social-media pages, venue information and evidence of local partnerships or referrals.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Religious festivals and Cultural events are provided to advance arts, culture and Hindu Bengali heritage. We have a calendar of events that helps celebrate Hindu Bengali religious festivals, social events to unite the community and cultural events to help promote Hindu Bengali artistes. Our premises can also be used for private celebrations and events (private kitchen/car parking available)
Charity objects
1. TO ADVANCE RELIGION ACCORDING TO THE TENETS OF THE HINDU FAITH. 2. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC, IN PARTICULAR THOSE OF HINDU BENGALI ORIGIN AND THEIR DESCENDANTS. 3. TO HELP AND SUPPORT MEMBERS AT TIMES OF ILLNESS OR DISTRESS. 4. TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION, EDUCATION AND OTHER LEISURE ACTIVITIES. 5. TO MAKE DONATIONS TO ANY CHARITABLE ORGANISATION AS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.