The need to tackle the chronic accommodation did not abate, and out of a Catholic Priest's concern for the homeless and those living in inadequate accommodation, the Catholic Housing Aid Society and Family Housing Association in Birmingham was developed.

Migration from Ireland was at a high rate during the 40's and 50's. People were arriving in Birmingham with little money and no accommodation or employment. There was no welfare services established at this time and so the parish priests at St. Anne's along with many valuable volunteers decided there was a need to provide help and so the first seedlings of a "Welfare" service were sown.

In 1974 a new premises was required. The Director felt that the next premises should serve both as offices and as a hostel for young men coming from Ireland to find work. The Organisation moved from Moat Row into Plunkett House, Shadwell Street, the cost of the new premises being met by the Irish Episcopal Commission for Emigrants.

One of the facilities set up during the 1993 was the Drop in Centre. This provided those who were less fortunate with a hot meal during the day and clothing if required. In 2002, one of the original hopes of the founders of Irish Welfare was realised with the opening of St. Eugene's Court. This is a supported accommodation complex for 44 single Irish men, where they can live behind their own front doors, but can also join their fellow tenants for meals, activities, social gatherings and the craic. Saint Eugene's also now houses the drop in centre. 

In 2003, Bridie Nugent the first non oblate Director of Irish Welfare was appointed.
Due to the ongoing growth of the team, IWIC moved to St. Anne's Community Centre in January 2008.