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About us
Est. 1979
Our History
Every great movement begins with a simple but powerful idea — and for MECC Trust, that idea was belonging. At a time when minority ethnic communities across the neighbourhood felt unseen and unheard, a small group of passionate volunteers chose to do something about it. They gathered, they listened, and they asked what their community truly needed. Those early conversations were not just meetings — they were the first seeds of change.
From those seeds grew something remarkable. MECC Trust went from planting trees in local parks to organising vibrant cultural events, from neighbourhood conversations to bold creative projects — always with people at the heart of everything. That small circle of volunteers has since grown into a thriving team of community leaders, creatives, and changemakers , each one committed to the same enduring vision: stronger, more connected communities for everyone.
Purpose
Our Mission
MECC Trust was founded on the belief that every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and a fair chance at life. Since 1979, we have worked tirelessly across Balsall Heath and greater Birmingham to confront social injustice not with words alone, but with real, practical action. By getting to the root causes of inequality — rather than simply treating its symptoms — we help individuals and families build lives they are proud of, through support in benefits advice, energy guidance, education, and wellbeing.
We understand that true change does not happen overnight, and it does not happen alone. That is why MECC Trust champions collaboration, resilience, and community cohesion in everything we do. Our mission is to open doors that have long been closed — to create lasting pathways toward independence and opportunity — so that every person, regardless of background, can step fully and confidently into their own potential.
Founder of MECC Trust
Mr Safdar Butt
Mecc Trust was first established in 1979 by Mr Safdar Butt or better known as Mr Butt or Uncle Butt.
"He was one of the members of community that that we could all rely on no matter your background, ethnicity or age he would always be there for you"
He was well known within the Balsall Heath community for his ambtions to unite and help those within the community as well as his loving and approachable personality
"Uncle Butt was an amazing person the type you could speak to as if you've known him your whole life"
His legacy now lives through Mecc Trust and we wish to always be able to uphold his morals through everything we do and achieve as a community
"Mr Butt always helped out whenever there was an issue to be dealt with no matter how he'd always find a way to sort it out"
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