Birmingham Voluntary Service Council's vision is for a City in which

all people enjoy lives of inclusion, safety, wellbeing and fulfilment.

What we do

BVSC aims to support a vibrant and resilient sector which in turn ensures that people from across the city feel included and engaged and have access to appropriate support from people who understand the issues and challenges they face.

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Volunteering involves spending time, unpaid, doing something that is of benefit to others or the environment. Find out how you can get involved in volunteering in Birmingham.

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Our Impact

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Supported Exempt Accommodation providers and managing agents in Birmingham have been assessed against the BVSC Quality Standards and 29 have passed with a Gold, Silver or Bronze award.

9,000

Birmingham citizens have participated in activities that reduce social isolation.

3,000

Households in Birmingham - both renters and homeowners - have received free, impartial energy efficiency advice through BrumEnergy partners.  

Latest news

  • West Midlands Multibank Reaches One Million Milestone to Help Families in Need

    One million essential items have been distributed to families in need across the region through the West Midlands Multibank since the project was launched just over a year ago. The milestone was celebrated by BVSC, who oversee the West Midlands Multibank alongside funders Comic Relief and Sport Relief. The West Midlands Multibank receives donations from businesses such as Amazon to distribute to a network of over 200 community partners who then distribute them to families most in need. Read more

  • BVSC Research's podcast series CHERP Conversations is now... live!

    BVSC Research are excited to share that our podcast series: CHERP Conversations is now... live! Hosted by our research team, we put the spotlight on our community researchers and explore their journeys into research. We hope it gives an insight into who can deliver research, who *should* deliver research, and how you and your community can get involved. Episode 1 is out now! We talk about what community research is, and what the benefits can be. Read more

  • Businesses and Charities Compete for the Community at the Birmingham Community Investment Games

    Businesses, Charities and other Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations came together on 4 June to ‘Compete 4 Community’ in the Birmingham Community Investment Games. The Games, hosted by Pitch2Progress CIC and supported by the Birmingham Business & Community Partnership, brought organisations together not only to compete in a variety of fun sports and games, but also to encourage connection and collaboration to help "make the magic happen" for communities. Read more

Latest events

  • BDSC x BRIG Presents National Awareness Day: Mobilise

    BDSC and BRIG presents National Awareness Day: Mobilise. The UK’s first and only National Black & Diverse Safeguarding Professionals Awareness Day marks a historic step in elevating workforce equity, recognition and belonging across safeguarding professions. Join speakers, practitioners, leaders and allies as we have courageous conversations for anti-racist workplace cultures. Read more

  • Social Value – Business and Third Sector Networking Event

    BVSC and Colmore BID invite all businesses with an existing or upcoming presence in Birmingham to join us for this collaborative networking event. If you are a business or non-profit organisation that would like to attend then please contact us to book your place. Read more