SIFA Fireside, the support service for any adult in Birmingham that faces homelessness, is preparing to walk through fire to realise their vision that every adult can live a future without homelessness. And they are inviting you to feel the heat too.

The SIFA Firewalk is a brand-new, daring, but not dangerous, fundraising venture from the 40-year old charity and is demonstrating how far the organisation, as well as its supporters are willing to go to fund the essential support services on offer to our community’s most vulnerable people.

This once-in-a-lifetime experience is a red-hot example of mind-over-matter, as participants will walk barefoot over a 10-foot firepit, urged on by their own determination and the cheers of the supporters watching on. It promises to be an unforgettable thrill, enhanced by the fact that you are having a hugely positive impact on people’s lives by raising funds for the support that SIFA provides.

On average, SIFA Fireside supports around 450 unique individuals each month through its Digbeth Support Centre, ranging from housing advice, signposting to mental health and drug and alcohol support systems, and providing the daily essentials, such as a hot meal, a warm shower and some clean laundry.

This Support Centre relies almost solely on donations though, and each year, SIFA has to raise over £1.7 million to keep its doors open so Birmingham’s most marginalised people can access these vital services.

The SIFA Firewalk takes place at Shirley Golf Club, who have provided the grounds as a pro-bono offer of support, on Saturday 10 October 2026. Places are limited so to find out more and get involved, email fundraising@sifafireside.co.uk today.