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

  • Landmark Launch of the Birmingham Justice Health Needs Assessment (JHNA)

    Partners across health, local government, criminal justice and the voluntary sector, including BVSC Research, came together on 20th May to launch Birmingham’s first comprehensive Justice Health Needs Assessment (JHNA). The JHNA highlights the significant health inequalities experienced by people in contact with the criminal justice system and calls for a more coordinated, preventative and trauma-informed response across the city. Read more

  • Read the latest Community Investment Bulletin!

    This quarterly community round-up highlights and celebrates how organisations, businesses and communities are working together to build a fairer, greener and more connected Birmingham. This edition focuses on digital inclusion and highlights partnerships and projects that are looking to ensure everyone has the access, skills, confidence, and devices needed to use digital technologies effectively. Read more

  • 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

Latest events

  • Engage for Funding: Summer Surgery & Birmingham Community Lottery

    Make sure you tune in to Engage for Funding Forum on Monday 6th July 1-2pm where we will have a Summer Surgery for your questions and we will learn about Birmingham Community Lottery as a fundraising tool. Read more