WHAT DO WE DO?
The JQDT is a community-led, self-funded organisation that supports heritage, culture, and regeneration projects in the Jewellery Quarter, benefiting residents, businesses, and visitors. It is run by a voluntary board of local stakeholders and funded through grants, partnerships, and commercial activities.
Our mission is to be a trusted voice for the Jewellery Quarter, and deliver projects and activities which improve everyone’s experience of the Quarter.
The JQDT is separate from the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID), which is a levy-funded organisation focused on supporting local businesses and enhancing the trading environment. To find out more about the JQBID, visit www.jewelleryquarter.net
OUR ACTIVITIES
JQ CULTURAL ACTION AREA
Following the Jewellery Quarter’s successful designation as a Cultural Action Area, the JQDT is leading a consortium of businesses to launch the Jewellery Quarter Common Room.
JQ NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
The Jewellery Quarter Neighbourhood Plan empowers the local community to shape future developments, ensuring heritage is protected while guiding growth through Birmingham City Council.
WORLD CRAFT CITY STATUS
With ambitions to place the Jewellery Quarter on the global stage, the JQDT has submitted a bid for it to become a recognised World Craft City of excellence for jewellery and allied trades.
LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
Birmingham Jewellery Biennial Announces Flagship Exhibition, Appointing Expert Jury and Exhibition Curator
Following the announcement that the inaugural Birmingham Jewellery Biennial will take place throughout May 2027, organisers have revealed that the flagship exhibition will be held at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, overseen by the newly appointed Exhibition Curator, Sophie Morris.
Birmingham Jewellery Biennial is set to dazzle visitors from all over the world in May 2027
JQDT and partners welcome positive progress in discussions with Birmingham City Council regarding the future of council-owned buildings in the Jewellery Quarter, specifically the area known as the ‘Cafe Block’ on Vyse Street.
Progress secured for Jewellery Quarter ‘Cafe Block’
JQDT and partners welcome positive progress in discussions with Birmingham City Council regarding the future of council-owned buildings in the Jewellery Quarter, specifically the area known as the ‘Cafe Block’ on Vyse Street.
