BITA Pathways, the working title of Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association, is a mental health charity which was formed in 1963 and which specialises in rehabilitation services for adults experiencing mental ill health by offering training and work opportunities. It is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee governed by a small non-executive Board of Directors.

Marguerite Nuttall BITA Pathways Chair

Our Mission is to provide services for people experiencing mental ill health, offering work, training and support which promotes personal development and opportunities for progression towards employment.

BITA Pathways provides a range of support services which are designed to assist adults experiencing mental ill health in progressing towards open employment and community integration. The objective is to promote personal growth and independence, with the focus on skills development.

All these activities are undertaken in two sets of locations, the larger and main site situated in Digbeth an industrial area of the city and the second in a residential area of Saltley. The Digbeth premises are centrally located and easily accessible by public transport for people from all sides of the city. The premises occupy two floors of an independent building and while it provides disabled access to the ground floor only, the Saltley premises are fully accessible.

Dr Norman Imlah our Founder 1963 – 2009

Dr Norman Imlah - BITA Pathways 1963 - 2009

Sadly Dr Norman Imlah our Founder died in April 2009. A true pioneer and visionary in the arena of meaningful work as therapy for those suffering from mental illness, Dr Imlah has left a very significant legacy here at BITA Pathways and we will miss him greatly.