Are you an adult adoptee or care experienced person?

Do you like cake, coffee and crafts? Would you like the chance to meet other adoptees and get creative?

Join us for Crumbs & Kin, our new coffee & cake club!

Crumbs & Kin is a relaxed, drop-in group for those of us with lived experience of adoption and care settings to be in community together. The space is shaped by you — whether you like board games, craft or conversation, or if you want to organise activities and create art, Crumbs & Kin is for you.

What?

A monthly social meet-up for adoptees and care experienced adults.

When?

The last Wednesday of every month, 6–8pm (drop in). First event: Wednesday 28th January.

Where?

Assay Studios, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham (main Atom space).

What to expect

A relaxed, drop-in space with plenty of cake (including nut-free, gluten-free and vegan options) plus tea and coffee. We'll provide board games, craft materials, fidget toys and gentle music — just bring yourself.

Crumbs & Kin is part of our global adoption project CANOPY — if you'd like to get involved, email Canopy Producer Toni Lewis. 

Access Information

Assay Studios is an accessible building with step-free access from the street, accessible toilets on the ground floor, and a lift to the lower floor where we meet. You can take a virtual tour on their website.

Food & dietary needs We'll always have gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free options available. If you have other dietary requirements, you can let us know on the sign-up form.

Travel support We have a small transport fund to help with the cost of travel for those who would otherwise find it a barrier to attendance.

Additional support If you have visual or hearing impairments, please let us know so we can support you to attend. If you're coming alone and would like to buddy up with a member of our team on arrival, just get in touch and we'll look out for you.

Support workers Support workers are welcome to attend. Out of respect for the wider group, we ask that wherever possible the space is protected for those with lived experience.

Toilets Assay Studios has both unisex and single-sex toilets.

Getting here You can find more detailed information on directions, public transport and facilities here.