Rooted and Thriving
Romanians In Birmingham
a free community project designed to help Romanian entrepreneurs grow, connect & thrive in the local economy
About the project
Whether you’re just starting out or have been running your business for years, you’re in the right place.
Backed by a core funding grant from the Barrow Cadbury Trust, the project will deliver a suite of tools and activities aimed at deepening civic participation and driving systemic change.
Key outcomes
1. A dedicated business platform bringing together Romanian entrepreneurs across Birmingham
2.A tailored growth accelerator to help take the businesses further
3.Networking events and community meet-ups
Do you own a Romanian business in Birmingham?
Why join us?
Find support from peers who understand your challenges
Join exclusive networking sessions and hands-on trainings
Explore resources tailored to Romanian entrepreneurs
Access a growth accelerator built for Romanian businesses
Why They’re Supporting Rooted and Thriving
Join the Romanian business community in Birmingham
The Romanian community is one of the largest in the UK; it is vibrant, resilient, and growing. Yet, many businesses and voices remain underrepresented. Let’s change this.
Mapping Our Community
Rooted and Thriving builds on the continuous line of Birmingham’s industrial and creative legacy — from its historic canals and industrial revolution roots to the craftsmanship of the Jewellery Quarter. Through this project, DOR aims to integrate the energy, resilience, and innovation of the Romanian community into the city’s evolving story. It’s about continuity, not disruption — ensuring Romanian entrepreneurs are not only present, but represented and contributing meaningfully to Birmingham’s future
By mapping our presence, we’re not just creating a tool — we’re telling a story of identity, contribution, and belonging.
This is about visibility, pride, and progress. This project will:
- Increase economic visibility
- Provide accessible resources
- Strengthen community pride and unity
- Encourage intercultural exchange
Partners and Supporters
We proudly collaborate with local organisations, cultural groups, and social enterprises to make this project possible. A heartfelt thank you to our supporters:
Barrow Cadbury Trust is an independent charity using all of its resources for social justice.
brap is a charity transforming the way we think and do equality. help people, communities, and the organisations that serve them turn equality into reality.
Pioneering a comprehensive, longitudinal and historical mapping and social network analysis of Romania’s diaspora and its global interactions, a useful, pragmatic resource for both civil society and institutions.
BRIDCON supports start-ups and small to medium businesses to design and implement advanced strategic and tactical management solutions, ensuring sustainable growth in competitive and challenging environments.
We are really excited to be working alongside DOR in their efforts to dismantle systemic barriers faced by Romanian migrants and other marginalised communities in Birmingham. DOR will be part of a wider learning group of organisations that are all keen to examine the interplay between issues of economic and racial justice.
Asif Afridi brap