Proud to partner with Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City FC is a club that has a huge role to play in the community across England's second city. Working with the Club, we look forward to not only chasing success on the pitch, but also making a real difference to people across Birmingham and wider Midlands area.

The Blues

Birmingham City has a rich history that can be traced back to 1875, when the Club was first formed as Small Heath Alliance.

Founding members, and first winners, of the Football League Second Division, Birmingham City has gone on to win the second tier title on four occasions and also won the EFL Cup in both 1963 and 2011 - the latter after a dramatic last minute Wembley winner.

The Club also has the unique honour of being the first English side to both play in European competition, and also to reach a major European final.

Community Is Key

Birmingham City is proud to operate under the motto of 'More Than Football', which is a reflection of the impact it has on the wider community.

The Club has its own Community Foundation that is committed to helping those in need across the city, and works hand-in-hand with Vertu to run the Primary Schools Cup. The competition offers children from hundreds of schools in the West Midlands the opportunity to play at the Knighthead Performance Centre, with the final of the competition being held at St Andrews.

The Foundation also runs various programmes centred around education, fitness and nutrition to aid the wider community, all utilising the power of football.

Laying The Foundations

A desire to help transform the city is behind ambitious plans from Club owners Knighthead Capital Management to develop a derelict area of land close to the St Andrews Stadium into a new Sports Quarter.

Central to the plans is the Birmingham City Powerhouse, a 62,000 capacity stadium featuring twelve giant chimneys that reflect the industrial history of the city, and which will be visible from 40 miles away.

The Sports Quarter will also include training and academy facilities and a raft of recreational facilities to help raise Birmingham’s global profile and create a beacon of excellence for the local community.

Behind The Blues

"We are delighted to add Vertu to our fast-growing roster of blue-chip partners. It is an amazing company, and we share many of the same values." "Most importantly we share a passion for Birmingham and making a positive impact on the communities that call the city home. Through our collective efforts we are making sure that Birmingham is on the rise again."

Garry CookBirmingham City Chief Executive

“Birmingham has an important place in our history, and as we enter a new era, we’re hugely excited to partner with Birmingham City FC. It’s clear we share the Club’s drive to work with the local community and play a central role in Birmingham’s regeneration.” “This is about more than the pitch. As we back the first team in its push for the Championship, we look forward to making a lasting, positive impact on the city.”

Robert ForresterVertu Chief Executive

"We are delighted to add Vertu to our fast-growing roster of blue-chip partners. It is an amazing company, and we share many of the same values." "Most importantly we share a passion for Birmingham and making a positive impact on the communities that call the city home. Through our collective efforts we are making sure that Birmingham is on the rise again."

Garry CookBirmingham City Chief Executive

“Birmingham has an important place in our history, and as we enter a new era, we’re hugely excited to partner with Birmingham City FC. It’s clear we share the Club’s drive to work with the local community and play a central role in Birmingham’s regeneration.” “This is about more than the pitch. As we back the first team in its push for the Championship, we look forward to making a lasting, positive impact on the city.”

Robert ForresterVertu Chief Executive