Stroke Support West Midlands
Charity 1100667
http://www.strokesupportwestmidlands.org.uk/
Overview
Summary
Stroke Support West Midlands appears to be a long-standing, community-based stroke support group whose role extends beyond rehabilitation activities. It combines adapted exercise, shared social experiences and mutual support to address the isolation and loss of confidence that can follow stroke for survivors and carers alike. Its distinctive contribution may be an ability-focused, peer-centred model: creating regular opportunities for people with varied ages and disabilities to participate, build relationships and test what remains possible after stroke.
Operational geography
Coverage: Regional
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission records Birmingham City among the places where the charity operates, but neither the current official website nor the register identifies a current Birmingham service venue, ward, event or delivery partner.
- The official website evidences an ongoing club session scheduled for 8 August 2026, but does not state its location. Its only named activity locations are West Park in Wolverhampton and RAF Cosford, both outside Birmingham.
- It is therefore unclear whether Birmingham reflects current direct delivery, the home locations of some members, an area of intended benefit, or historic/self-reported Charity Commission geographic coverage.
- There is no evidence of a current physical site in Birmingham. The Charity Commission states that the charity does not own or lease land or property; its registered correspondence address is in Clun, Shropshire.
Additional evidence needed
- A current programme or session timetable giving the venue for the weekly club session.
- Confirmation from the organisation of whether it currently delivers any sessions, outreach or organised activities in Birmingham, and at which venues or wards.
- Current referral, membership or event data distinguishing Birmingham-based delivery from beneficiaries travelling to activities elsewhere.
- Evidence of any formal current delivery partnerships in Birmingham.
Areas of work
- Amateur Sport
- Disability
- Economic/community Development/employment
- Education/training
- General Charitable Purposes
- The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Elderly/old People
- People With Disabilities
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Human Resources
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
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Observations
Rehabilitation is delivered as belonging, not only support
The available evidence suggests the organisation treats social connection as a core part of recovery. Exercise, outings and peer association appear designed to reduce isolation and rebuild confidence for both stroke survivors and carers.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish the group from a narrowly clinical rehabilitation service. Its value may lie in sustaining motivation, identity and relationships after formal treatment has ended.
Show evidence
“The group uses exercise sessions and general association to build confidence and reduce isolation by forming supporting relationships.”
Source:Organisation“The group began in 1999, set up by carers and stroke survivors at West Park Rehabilitation hospital in Wolverhampton.”
Source:Organisation
An ability-focused participation model
The organisation appears to use adapted physical and social challenges to counter assumptions about disability, encouraging participants to see capability rather than limitation.
Why it matters
This suggests its strategy is not simply to occupy people socially, but to create experiences that may change participants' sense of what they can do and pursue.
Show evidence
“Its ethos is to take the 'dis' out of disability and focus on ability.”
Source:Organisation“Activities include adapted bikes, sports day, bowling, eating out and gliding.”
Source:Organisation
Carers are treated as part of the recovery community
Rather than positioning carers only as supporters of stroke survivors, the group appears to recognise carers and family members as people affected by stroke who may also need connection and confidence.
Why it matters
This may make the organisation an important bridge between survivor support and informal-caregiver wellbeing, potentially strengthening households as well as individuals.
Show evidence
“The group offers help and support to stroke survivors, their carers and family.”
Source:Organisation“Feelings of isolation are described as often shared by carers.”
Source:Organisation
- It is unclear how frequently activities occur beyond the weekly exercise session, and how many people receive ongoing support.
- There is no evidence about referral routes, partnerships with health services, governance, funding or access barriers.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent attendance, membership and demographic data, including the involvement of carers, younger people and children.
- Evidence on participant outcomes, referral relationships and collaborations with rehabilitation, health or community organisations.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Offer help and support to stroke survivors, their carers and family. Activities include weekly exercise session and mutual support. Aim to enable survivors to lead as normal life as possible by organising regular outings. Meals, gliding, sports day are a few of the activities we offer. We also provide information to improve the treatment of strokes and the subsequent rehabilitation.
Charity objects
THE RELIEF OF PEOPLE WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM THE EFFECT OF STROKES AND OTHER ASSOCIATED ILLNESS, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING CONDITIONS OF LIFE