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Following the BVSC 2021 State of the Sector Survey, BVSC Research facilitated five deep dive events to work with the sector to progress the key themes that were highlighted within the survey. This fifth and final deep dive discusses organisational concerns regarding the current funding landscape within the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. Read more
In mid-December 2020, BVSC two online leadership development sessions for voluntary organisations were held online focusing on navigating change in the third sector. These sessions built on a series of activities we have been running together to provide spaces for third sector leaders to reflect on change within voluntary action, in connection with our ESRC-funded Change in the Making research. Read more
Ageing Better in Birmingham was a programme that aimed to reduce loneliness and social isolation among people over 50 across the city. It was built upon the strengths and skills of individuals and groups to create sustainable change within communities.
The programme was delivered by a partnership of voluntary and community sector organisations led by Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) and it was part of Ageing Better, a programme set up by The National Lottery Community Fund. Ageing Better aimed to develop creative ways for people aged over 50 to be actively involved in their local communities, helping to combat social isolation and loneliness. It was one of five major programmes set up by The National Lottery Community Fund to test and learn from new approaches to designing services that aimed to make people’s lives healthier and happier.
The programme engaged with 9,000 people reflective of the 'super diversity' of Birmingham. Participants supported each other out of loneliness and isolation in a way that was verified by independent evaluation and the programme left a transformed landscape for the city. Read more about Age-friendly Birmingham and Neighbourhood Network Schemes.
Bridgebuilders helps socially isolated adults aged 18-49 in the Northfield area, through befriending, to build confidence, positive wellbeing and self-esteem. Read more
Birmingham City Council Early Intervention and Prevention programme aims to tackle inequalities and access to services and support such as unemployment, loneliness, housing, and debt. We are looking on how information on our website can be improved to help residents easily access information, advice and guidance about support services available to them. We are focusing first on food provision, especially food bank vouchers. Read more
BVSC, Closing date: 16 October Read more
Barnardo’s is committed to providing ‘Better Outcomes for More Children’. Our children’s services volunteers help the charity to deliver essential services in local communities, providing support to over 300,000 children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to join our fantastic children’s services and help make a real difference. Barnardo’s Community Development volunteers help develop networks within the local community. Read more
Local martial arts group Masamune Dojo organised an afternoon of exciting activities for Yardley residents as part of the Mayor's Community Weekend. Read more
Shelter, Closing date: 11 October Read more
BVSC, Closing date: 6 October Read more
Craftspace are now inviting applications from volunteers to join a small team of arts professionals in delivering a community event celebrating the everyday making skills of local crafters and craft groups in Birmingham. Read more
We have a small Board of Trustees that helps guide and govern the CASB. The Trustees work with the Chief Executive to shape strategy and give direction. We are looking to increase the size of the Board and also develop the range of skills available, to ensure that we are fit for the many challenges ahead. Read more
This is an exciting time for Compass Support and we are looking for new Trustees to help us forward on this journey. We invite individuals who are passionate about making a difference to the community, as we are a social business that has been helping thousands of people to make a positive change in their lives in many different ways since 2004. Read more
BID Services is a charity promoting choice and independence. Our befriending service supports Deaf people in Birmingham who may feel lonely or isolated and we’re looking for volunteer befrienders with BSL to join our team and help support the community. Are you a sign language user? Do you want to practice your BSL skills? Join our lovely team of volunteer befrienders! Read more
Tellwithsabrina C.I.C are looking for female mentors & volunteers with either lived experience/skills to assist in community mental health & well-being projects for women and youths 16 and older (female only). Read more
Relate Birmingham, Closing date: 4 October Read more
Would you like to make a positive difference to the lives of people who are deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, or have a dual sensory loss or other disability? Read more
You can help protect vulnerable people that you support by booking on to one of our free, hour long (9.30 - 10.30) and interactive Zoom workshops delivered by the Gas Safe Charity. Read more
Father Hudson's Care, Closing date: 5 October Read more
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At Sense we know that it's not easy being a young carer or sibling of a disabled child. Their wellbeing and happiness is just as important. That’s why Sense supports activities and sessions specifically for young people aged 5-18 who have a caring role for a parent, carer or sibling. Read more
Here at Aston Villa Foundation, we are looking to create a volunteering group made up of caring people from all walks of life, who are willing to help support our community with various initiatives we are looking to promote throughout the year. Our projects are all about helping those in our community, whether it is through health and wellbeing, tackling food poverty, gifting books and toys to local schools and much more, which you can be a part of! Read more
Children from lower-income families are less likely to achieve academically than their better-off peers. Action Tutoring is a charity that works to level the playing field. We are looking for volunteers to support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in maths or English. Read more
Our organised activity groups groups give people with additional needs the chance to make friends, enjoy social time together and try out a variety of activities. We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers for our busy and chatty social groups in Weoley Castle. Read more
People with a learning disability or additional needs are often isolated and excluded from mainstream leisure and social activities. We believe that EVERYONE has the right to have fun and feel safe. Our organised multi-sport activities give people with additional needs the chance to make friends, enjoy social time together and try out a variety of healthy sports. We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers for our busy and chatty groups in Weoley Castle. Read more