Sewing, language workshops, clothes swaps and webinars among fifteen new community initiatives making a difference to local citizens in Birmingham. Read more
For those of you who don’t know, the census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. By taking part, you can help inform decisions about services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport. Read more
West Midlands-based young persons’ charity Sport 4 Life UK has announced a new partnership with B2B digital energy switching and comparison platform Tickd which will deliver vital funds each time an organisation or business changes utilities supplier. Read more
An incredible community effort has put Perry Common on the verge of history. Local residents, volunteers, school children, organisations and community groups worked together for three days in order to create the largest holly wreath in the world. Read more
Our report summarises interviews conducted with NNS lead facilitators who faced continuing challenges as they worked hard to support their communities in Birmingham throughout unprecedented times. Read more
Charities and voluntary organisations have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. In many cases, demand for services has increased, yet fundraising opportunities - especially in-person - have disappeared overnight. It doesn’t take an economist to work out that the funding gap is getting wider. Read more
Empowering. Invigorating. Stimulating.Powerful words, powerful emotions. And the fact is, it costs nothing to be empowered, to feel invigorated or stimulated. Just step outside. Read more
Redundancy is a sensitive topic right now, with many currently going through it. These three key steps will help us understand how to manage this correctly and give us a positive outlook on the future. Read more
The third sector has been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, with many of our members facing significant revenue challenges during lockdown. As part of our aim to provide funding support to voluntary groups and charities within the West Midlands, BVSC is now working in collaboration with fundraising website easyfundraising. This partnership will enable our members to benefit from a source of ongoing income. Read more
The events of this most challenging of years have again exposed the extent to which inequalities affect the lives of citizens and communities across Birmingham – and just how much we have to do to put this right. Read more
Between July and September 2020, BVSC undertook a ‘State of the Sector’ survey across the full breadth of the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sectors in Birmingham. The aim was to understand the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on local voluntary groups and their beneficiaries. Read more
The £6m Ageing Better in Birmingham programme was due to finish in March 2021 but thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, it has been extended for another year. Read more