{"id":2109526,"date":"2026-03-16T07:06:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T07:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/?p=2109526"},"modified":"2026-03-16T07:06:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T07:06:50","slug":"global-aid-charity-finds-new-home-at-hockley-trading-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/news\/2109526-global-aid-charity-finds-new-home-at-hockley-trading-estate","title":{"rendered":"Global aid charity finds new home at Hockley Trading Estate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Human Appeal has secured new space at Park Trading Estate in Hockley as the international charity expands its operational footprint.<\/p>\n<p>The industrial estate is owned and managed by Northern Trust Properties and provides a base for a range of businesses operating in the Birmingham area.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1991, Human Appeal delivers humanitarian assistance and long-term development programmes in vulnerable communities worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Its work includes providing food aid, clean water, medical support, education and emergency disaster relief, alongside sustainable initiatives such as orphan sponsorship, water well construction and livelihood projects.<\/p>\n<p>The charity\u2019s mission is to support communities affected by poverty and humanitarian crises, delivering aid regardless of race, religion or nationality.<\/p>\n<p>The letting was arranged by FHP Property Consultants.<\/p>\n<p>Caine Gilchrist, associate director in the firm\u2019s Birmingham office said: \u201cIt\u2019s fantastic to welcome such a respected organisation to Park Trading Estate. Human Appeal carry out incredibly important work both locally and internationally, and we\u2019re delighted to see them secure space on the estate to support their continued operations. 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