The State of the Sector 2021 report examines trends, changes, opportunities and challenges within the landscape of Birmingham’s Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. Read more
BVSC Research and Birmingham City University are pleased to present our recently published report, Community based responses to Covid-19 in Birmingham: Insights and experiences. 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.
RSVPs Christmas Raffle is live! We have some amazing prizes, winners will be drawn on 16th December so get your tickets now! Read more
The Springfield Project, Closing date: 7 December Read more
Spectra Arts CIC, Closing Date: 9 January Read more
Just in time for Christmas, thousands of voluntary organisations, CICs, and charities have received a share of over £1.2m! Why? Because they’ve joined easyfundraising – the online funding platform that allows organisations to receive free funding every time their staff, volunteers, and the local community shop online. Read more
Christmas is always a Claus for celebration, and this year just got even better because funding platform easyfundraising is giving away £5,000 in their Advent Calendar competition! Read more
When there is a fire, flood or severe weather, we’re among the first to respond. From making a cup of tea to trekking through snow and sleet to deliver the essentials, we work with other organisations to do what’s needed straight away. Read more
Community Foundation will be running free winter holiday activity scheme with free breakfast & lunch for boys & girls aged 6-16 from Mon 19- Thu 22 Dec at JMIC, Small Heath. Read more
We, The Birmingham Commonwealth Assoc, are looking for a part time volunteer to help with routine administrative tasks and increase the outcomes and efficiency of our operations and our annual income. You will report to the Chairman. Ideally, we would seek someone who could demonstrate operational/organisational competency with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working from home or in Birmingham city centre using your own laptop and/or any other devices. Read more
We are looking to recruit trustees who are enthusiastic about working to end food poverty and who can help FSM meet the continuing challenges faced by society in the current difficult circumstances. Read more
The Access Project is a charity whose mission it is to tackle educational inequality for young disadvantaged people in the UK, creating a fairer future for all. Through The Access Project you have an opportunity to pay forward your experiences and gain valuable skills whilst inspiring the next generation. You can do all this with only one hour of your week, from wherever you are. Our programme is designed to be flexible around your schedule and is entirely online. Read more
Start date: 1st December to 23rd December 10am to 8pm Flexible [email protected] We are looking urgently for volunteers to support our pop-up shop in Birmingham, exhibiting the work of the women that we support at the View Magazine. We need your help now, the exhibition lasts until from 1st December to December 23rd. Read more
Act on Energy, Closing date 30 December Read more
Act on Energy, Closing date: 30 December Read more
An exciting grant call is now open for local community organisations who support victims of domestic abuse, including children, in Birmingham. Read more
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