About us

A compelling force for good and an effective network for cooperation and development in Birmingham and throughout
Commonwealth countries.

The Birmingham Commonwealth Association comprises a wide-ranging group of people from businesses, government, universities, colleges and communities who wish to collaborate, engage and co-operate with each other and third parties to deliver Commonwealth related outcomes for both your and Greater Birmingham’s benefit.

Commonwealth related initiatives for the benefit of the city.

Annual Commonwealth Day Service and Dinner.

Working with other city organisations to promote bi-lateral Commonwealth trade.

Formed in March 2014 as an initiative of Birmingham City Council (BCC) as part of its Distinctly Birmingham International Strategy, the BCA was established as an independent partnership of partners and stakeholders who have a shared ambition for strengthening Birmingham’s ties with the Commonwealth. The BCA has the support of BCC’s International Affairs Team who assist with the associations strategy and the provision of secretarial/admin support. The BCA is also a branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society.

SOME OF THE BCA OUTCOMES TO DATE INCLUDE:

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Our Vision

To be the principal facilitator of outcome-driven Commonwealth related initiatives for the benefit of the city, those it engages with, and its members, sponsors and patrons.

SOME OF THE BCA OUTCOMES TO DATE INCLUDE:

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The Commonwealth.

The Commonwealth comprises 54 countries from across the world, connecting and uniting people and their cultures. All members have an equal say regardless of country, size and wealth. 

Africa

  • Botswana
  • Cameroon
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Kenya
  • Kingdom of Eswatini
  • Lesotho
  • Malawi
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Nigeria
  • Rwanda
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • South Africa
  • Uganda
  • United Republic of Tanzania
  • Zambia
  • Gabon
  • Togo

Asia

  • Bangladesh
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • India
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Pakistan
  • Singapore
  • Sri Lanka

Pacific

  • Australia
  • Fiji
  • Kiribati
  • Nauru
  • New Zealand
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Samoa
  • Solomon Islands
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu
  • Vanuatu

Europe

  • Cyprus
  • Malta
  • United Kingdom

Caribbean
& Americas

  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Canada
  • Dominica
  • Grenada
  • Guyana
  • Jamaica
  • Saint Lucia
  • St Kitts and Nevis
  • St Vincent and The Grenadines
  • Trinidad and Tobago

Europe

  • Cyprus
  • Malta
  • United Kingdom

Including UK overseas territories:

Anguilla, Bermuda, British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands.