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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Become a volunteer

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

  • Buggies 4 Brum – Help Children and Families in Need Across Birmingham

    Imagine having to take your precious baby to a doctor’s appointment in a shopping trolley instead of a buggy or pram because you don’t have the money to buy one. Buggies 4 Brum is a new project asking for donations of pre-loved or new buggies or prams to give to families in need across Birmingham City. Find out how you can help. Read more

  • West Midlands Multibank: Our Impact on Children & Families Facing Hardship

    Birmingham and the wider West Midlands face some of the highest levels of child poverty in the country. The West Midlands Multibank aims to support as many people as possible by redistributing surplus goods and donated items from businesses via a network of community-based partners, including charities, teachers and social workers. Read an update on our impact since we launched West Midlands Multibank in March 2025. Read more

  • Give to Gain: How volunteering helps create opportunities for women and communities

    This Sunday marks International Women’s Day (8 March) — a global moment to celebrate the achievements of women and to reflect on the progress still needed to achieve gender equality. This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” is a powerful reminder that when people give their time, skills and support, the benefits ripple far beyond the individual. One of the most meaningful ways to “give” is through volunteering. Read more

Latest events

  • Ask a Volunteer! Drop-in event with Birmingham Mind for Volunteers' Week

    Ever wondered what volunteering for a charity looks like? Want to learn about different volunteer roles and why people choose to volunteer? Birmingham Mind is hosting a free drop-in session during Volunteers’ Week where you can discover how to get involved in your community – answering all your burning questions. Read more

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    Location: Wellbeing Hub, Bullring & Grand Central, Birmingham, B5 4BS

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  • Engage for Funding: Helping Donors Give More – Understanding Tax Reliefs

    Make sure you tune in to Engage for Funding Forum on Monday 8th June 1-2pm where we’ll be exploring how a better understanding of donor tax reliefs can help unlock greater generosity and longer-term commitments. Read more