In our 2021 State of the Sector survey partners from across the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector told us that when looking to the future, one of their biggest concerns was the rising cost of living (COL). We know that since this report was published the COL crisis has significantly deepened, with rising inflation, energy and food costs impacting communities across the UK. Read more
We are looking to develop new long-lasting partnerships with Birmingham based community organisations or charities working with families. We’d love to speak to you and explore how our services can complement one another. Read more
Birmingham United for Warm Homes campaign is calling on the Government to do more to tackle the cost of living and climate crises. Sign the Open Letter to the Prime Minister now! Read more
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
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.
We are recruiting young people aged between 16-25 to join the Hatch youth employment scheme. You will be offered a paid placement and we will provide you with workshops, skills, training and help you gain the confidence to navigate through the workplace. You will also receive dedicated 1 -1 support with a youth worker who will support you through your journey. Read more
Nominations for the 11th Community Inspiration Awards 2023 are now open. This year’s Community Inspiration Awards ceremony will be take place on Friday 8 September 2023 in Birmingham where our panel of esteemed judges will announce the finalists and winners. The Mayor of West Midlands, Andy Street will be our chief guest this year and he will be joined by a host of other dignitaries from across all sectors to hand out the awards. Deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 31st March 2023. Read more
How is the cost-of-living crisis affecting your voluntary organisation, charity, or CIC? Complete the Survey by 7 April 2023. Read more
We need volunteers to assist our team in delivering workshops based around music and the arts to enrich citizens’ lives and help encouraging creativity and an engagement with the arts across the region. This is a very “hands-on” role, and you will enjoy lots of interaction with our citizens and staff. Read more
Helping us to facilitate collections in public locations within Birmingham. Read more
Northfield Community Partnership, Closing date: On Request Read more
Could you give a few hours a week to make a telephone call to someone in the community who has a visual impairment? Can you help someone be less isolated by becoming a Telephone Befriender and calling a person with sight loss at home? You should have a good understanding of sight loss and supporting people to be more independent. Read more
Are you a caring person with good communication skills who would like to make a difference to someone's life? Are you reliable and able to build relationship with people based on respect and understanding Read more
Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) is looking for Volunteer Learning Support Assistants to support our adult learners in various community learning settings including: Virtual Classrooms, Blended Learning (Virtual & On-site), and On-site classrooms located at our centres across the city. Read more
The X-Cite project is a support service for young people provided by Ashiana Community Project focusing on people aged 15 to 29 year olds. Read more
Focus Birmingham is looking for a Dance Activity volunteer, this will also entail seated exercise and a social. Our range of group and activities are growing, building on the invaluable social opportunities we offer to those with visual impairment. We are looking to expand our dedicated team of volunteers to support a range of groups and activities. Read more
We are looking for empathic, reliable and understanding women who feel passionately about wanting to end violence against women and girls. Read more
icap, Closing Date: 27 March Read more
An online information and advice guide, community directory and marketplace for citizens of Birmingham. Read more
Looking for Kitchen Volunteers to support with duties i.e preparing simple meals (sandwiches, soups, toasties), teas / coffees and tidying. Wednesdays 10.30am to 3pm. Read more
Help us ensure that we enable every community across Birmingham to feedback on their experiences of using Health and Social Care services. Community Engagement Volunteers support Healthwatch Birmingham to reach out into communities in our city, listen to diverse and vulnerable groups, and help make their voice known. [email protected]ealthwatchbirmingham.co.uk https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/a720fab1-6feb-45c7-b21b-03fe807322dc/1 Read more
We are an inclusive dance company supporting disabled people to be active through dance. With support from sight loss charity Thomas Pocklington Trust, we are launching a free 12-week Bollywood dance programme in Birmingham for people with sight loss of South Asian heritage. We are looking for sighted volunteers to support participants to walk between New Street Station and the dance venue (FABRIC, Birmingham Hippodrome) and/OR to join in the dance classes and support participants. Read more
Recruitment of young people to shape NHS services. Closing date is 2 April 2023. Read more
BVSC hosts an occasional series of Awareness Webinars. Read more
Adult Social Care within Birmingham City Council are recommissioning the Prevention and Communities (P&C) grant programme (could you hyperlink this back to the main page on P&C please). This will open in mid March 2023 and is due to end at noon on Tuesday 09 May. Read more
Birmingham LGBT, Closing date: 26 March Read more
We are looking for volunteers to support our help in our Earth Gardens situated in the Witton and Ladywood area of Birmingham. Our goal is to facilitate growing fresh fruit and vegetables that support our wellbeing as well as an opportunity for gentle exercise and to meet new people. All adults welcome. Read more
Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the outside world from which they have become isolated. Drivers take older people to the parties and stay with them to enjoy the get-together. Over time, drivers and older guests get to know each other well and together you will spend many hours full of fun, laughter, and stories. As a tea party driver, you liaise with your group coordinator. Read more