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Trade and Business / Education / Communities. Maximising the benefits of networking, partnerships and collaboration for outcome-driven results. 

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We are the BCA

The Birmingham Commonwealth Association comprises a network of academia, businesses, individuals and organisations from across Birmingham who are committed to improving the lives and prospects of the Commonwealth community.

The Team

The Association achieves its outcome by focusing upon three areas of Commonwealth interest, each area chaired by highly proficient individuals with relevant experience and skills.

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Become a Member and receive invitations and discounts to all BCA-organised events, as well as the inclusion of your logo (if you are a representative of an organisation or business) on our website and the opportunity to include articles in our weekly newsletter.

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VISION AND MISSION

The Birmingham Commonwealth Association (BCA) is a network of charities, organisations, associations, companies, business, academia and individuals committed to improving the lives and prospects of each other in and around Birmingham as well as those of other Commonwealth citizens across the world acting in whatever capacity. We champion engagement, partnership and collaboration and the importance of equality and inclusion, the environment, connected communities and the benefits of bi-lateral trade across the Commonwealth’s 54 member nations and UK overseas territories.

OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

Our 2021-2024 Corporate Strategic plan evolves around our annual events held on Commonwealth Day as well as what our three focus groups of Trade, Communities, and Education will focus upon. These areas of focus are detailed further on this site. They are all intended to impact beneficially across a range of areas to improve the lives and prospects of all Commonwealth citizens.

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Team

Chairman

Keith Stokes-Smith
J.P( Ret’d) FCG ACMA CGMA; President of the Birmingham Consular Association; Chairman of the Birmingham Commonwealth Assoc; Hon Chair of the Greater Birmingham Global Chamber of Commerce; Director of the African Business Chamber; Retired Consul for Lithuania; Founder and Chair of the Birmingham Commonwealth Society.

Director

Tony Shergill

CEO of Britasia TV & 
Director of the BCA.

Communites

Wade Lyn

CBE; DL; Hon Consul for Jamaica and the driving force behind Cleone Foods Ltd.

Professor

Louise Toner

Associate Dean, Academic Portfolio & Market Development, Faculty of Health, Education & Life Sciences, Birmingham City University

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What our
members say.

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"Ghana Union Midlands, popularly known as GUM has been a member of the Birmingham Commonwealth Association (BCA) for nearly 5 years now. Our Association with BCA has helped us to raise our union profile and given us access to many regional networks. It has also helped us to collaborate effectively with diverse communities across Birmingham and its environs." 
Ghana Union Midlands
"As part of the BCA membership, we have been involved in a number of events to support Birmingham Commonwealth Association and forthcoming Commonwealth 2022 activities. There is much to learn and it is a great opportunity being part of the commonwealth community."
Hyacinth ShirleyChief Executive
Genisys ARCt
“I have been a member of the BCA for nearly five years, during that time I have enjoyed collaborating with Charities and Businesses on commonwealth related issues raising awareness and creating change."
Marcia Lewinson
Marcia LewinsonWAITS CEO
“BCA is a great forum for engaging with strategic leaders representing the fuller diversity of Birmingham City from a community, business or institutional level. A vibrant platform for collaborating, the BCA has a warm approach which instantly makes you feel welcomed.”
Humraaj SinghDirector of Partnerships
Caudwell Children
“The BCA provides a wonderful opportunity to keep your finger on the pulse of the city, network and build relationships.”
Dave PrinceDirector
ARK Foundation
“We have a unique opportunity to work across borders and create change for the next generation of our city. The Birmingham Commonwealth Association provides a platform to support this vision.”
Tamara Prosper
Tamara ProsperCEO
Bright Young Minds
“I joined the BCA after receiving my UK citizenship on Commonwealth Day in 2018. It's a great way to contribute to our home city Birmingham in the wider context of our diverse Commonwealth family.”
Tracee McAtearDual UK-Australian national
Allies Network has really enjoyed working with the BCA communities group over the years! We hope that we can together continue to deliver great events and introduce more people throughout Birmingham to the Birmingham Commonwealth’s mission – to improve the lives and prospects of commonwealth citizens around the world.
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