Since we opened in 2009 we have received over 300 referrals.
Freedom from Torture (the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture) is the only national charity in the UK solely dedicated to treating men, women and children who have survived the atrocities of torture and organised violence. Our West Midlands centre is based in the Jewellery Quarter Birmingham where we provide psychological, social and legal support to survivors of torture living i
12/11/2018
Excited to welcome the wonderful Skylarks choir to perform the finale of our Christmas Concert for Human Rights on Saturday 8th December!
Raising funds for Freedom from Torture and Bournville Amnesty International Group UK
28/08/2018
Delighted to announce our Christmas Concert for Human Rights is back this year, with another fabulous line up 🎶
Email [email protected] for tickets now!
Line up includes:
The Choir with No Name
Kate McWilliam from Quill
Matt Windle poet
Skylarks choir
Tom Martin from tower of song
and more!
09/12/2017
Don’t forget to join us today 11am-1pm at The Church at Carrs Lane (opposite Moor St Station) for a wonderful concert!
Tickets can be bought on the door and bring some change for refreshments too 🙂
19/10/2017
Delighted to have the Quinborne Choir end our Christmas Concert once again this year with singalong carols.
Join us on Saturday 9th December, 11am-1pm at Carrs Lane Church. For tickets email [email protected]
12/10/2017
Excited to have Birmingham Poet Laureate Matt Windle Poet at our Christmas Concert this year!
Saturday 9th December at Carrs Lane Church. Message this page or email [email protected] for tickets.
07/10/2017
There’s an amazing line up at the Birmingham Christmas Concert this year! 🎄
Message for tickets and please share with your friends!
17/09/2017
Read about the amazing drumming therapy taking place at our Freedom from Torture centre here in Birmingham!
“My heart beats through the drum” – healing through drumming The healing benefits of drumming aren’t common knowledge, but they are backed by scientific studies, that show how it can reduce stress and complement therapy.
25/01/2017
There's still time to join us this Friday for the ever popular quiz!
All proceeds supporting Freedom from Torture and Amnesty International UK
16/01/2017
Lucy Gregg, of the organisation Freedom From Torture, said there were "serious gaps" in identifying Syrian torture victims.
"Early identification of torture survivors and the provision of specialist clinical services are absolutely vital in ensuring that those being resettled can integrate into their host communities," she said.
Syrian torture victims support urged by MPs - BBC News Many torture victims arriving in the UK from Syria are not being identified as needing help, say MPs.
09/12/2016
There's still time to join us tomorrow for our Christmas Concert for Human Rights!
Come along to Carrs Lane Church before 11am tomorrow, we hope to see you there!
21/11/2016
Please sign this Freedom from Torture petition to ask Home Secretary Amber Rudd to ensure survivors of torture the protection that they deserve.
Sign the petition: Torture survivors deserve protection Tell Home Secretary Amber Rudd to make sure that medical evidence of torture is fairly assessed in asylum claims.