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  • 2023 State of the Sector, Insight Report #1, Cost of Living

    2023 State of the Sector, Insight Report #1, Cost of Living

    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

  • Cook & Grow looking to connect with organisations that support families in Birmingham

    Cook & Grow looking to connect with organisations that support families in Birmingham

    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

    Birmingham United for Warm Homes Campaign

    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

  • Addressing Homelessness in our Communities: Grant Funding Opportunity

    Addressing Homelessness in our Communities: Grant Funding Opportunity

    BVSC have launched a new community grants fund to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector organisations that are supporting those experiencing homelessness and poor housing in specific geographic areas and defined communities in Birmingham. The fund is aimed addressing homelessness in our communities by building capacity and resilience within existing services across Birmingham. Read more

  • 2023 State of the Sector, Insight Report #1, Cost of Living
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About the programme

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.


Targeted Support Worker

Targeted Support Worker

Home-Start Birmingham, Closing date: 7 March Read more

Published: 7th February, 2023

Author: Joanne Taylor

Location: Hampstead House, Condover Road, West Heath, BIRMINGHAM, B31 3QY

Want to be a Volunteer Advocate? - Free Training provided

Want to be a Volunteer Advocate? - Free Training provided

Advocacy Matters is twenty years in the Midlands helping vulnerable individuals to be heard. We need Volunteers in Birmingham and Walsall to keep this work going -who can speak up for and help individuals with needs. Supporting people to resolve issues and perhaps change their lives, by sharing your skills and learning new ones. Training takes place on line on Wed 15 and 22nd of March 2023 10am- 2pm Read more

Published: 7th February, 2023

Author: Unverified User

Location: 198 Boldmere Road, Sutton Coldfield, b73 5ue

Mentoring & Employability Manager

Mentoring & Employability Manager

Sport 4 Life UK, Closing date: 26 February Read more

Published: 7th February, 2023

Author: Sarah Parry

Location: Unit 121-122, Scott House, Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4AA

Accelerator programme

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Published: 6th February, 2023

Author: Helen Cobain

Become a Tea Party Host

Become a Tea Party Host

Our tea party hosts are a vital part of the Re-engage team. 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. Re-engage needs enthusiastic volunteers to work as tea party hosts. This is a flexible, voluntary role that can easily be fitted in around your own lifestyle and availability. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2023

Updated: 7th February, 2023

Author: Unverified User

Location: BIRMINGHAM, BIRMINGHAM, BIRMINGHAM, B15

Reengage are looking for Volunteer Drivers in Birmingham for their Older People Tea Parties

Reengage are looking for Volunteer Drivers in Birmingham for their Older People Tea Parties

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. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2023

Updated: 7th February, 2023

Author: Unverified User

Location: Kings Heath, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B28

Support available to help organisations to use Commitment to Collaborate (C2C) Toolkit

Support available to help organisations to use Commitment to Collaborate (C2C) Toolkit

20 hours of support being offered to organisations, networks or partnerships use the Commitment to Collaborate (C2C) Toolkit to think about what actions they can take to help prevent homelessness at the earliest opportunity. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2023

Author: Helen Cobain

Female Family Support Worker

Female Family Support Worker

Birmingham Crisis Centre, Closing date: On Request Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2023

Author: Unverified User

Location: PO Box 3634, PO Box 3634, Birmingham, B19 1ET

Are you our new Mentoring Manager?

Are you our new Mentoring Manager?

InUnity, Closing date: 27 February Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2023

Author: Unverified User

Location: Hilda Simister House, 581 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B29 7EL

Homeless Project Worker - Pharmacy based - Fixed term until 18.04.2023 with possible extension - £23,194 pro rata

Homeless Project Worker - Pharmacy based - Fixed term until 18.04.2023 with possible extension - £23,194 pro rata

SIFA Fireside, Closing date: 13 February Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2023

Author: Unverified User

Location: Sifa Fireside, 48-52 Allcock Street, Birmingham, B9 4DY

Making Every Contact Count - The Hospice Partnership Group, Birmingham

Making Every Contact Count - The Hospice Partnership Group, Birmingham

If you are a warm and friendly person who enjoys speaking to people and creating friendships and social connections, then we need you. We are looking for Befriending Volunteers to help deliver our Support at Home service, supporting those patients who are susceptible to social isolation and loneliness. You will need good listening and communication skills, providing supportive relationships of trust with our patients and their families at a time when they need support the most. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2023

Author: Stephanie Mohan

Location: 176 Raddlebarn Road, Selly Park, Birmingham, B29 7DA

Soup Kitchen at South & City College Birmingham | Bordesley Green

Soup Kitchen at South & City College Birmingham | Bordesley Green

Put your heart into it at the South & City College Soup Kitchen Event. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2023

Author: Riley Chapple

Location: South & City College Birmingham, 300 Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5NA

Grants & Relationships Manager

Grants & Relationships Manager

BVSC, Closing date: 20 February Read more

Published: 30th January, 2023

Updated: 2nd February, 2023

Author: Unverified User

Location: First Floor, Livery Place, 35 Livery Str, Birmingham, B3 2PB

2023 State of the Sector, Insight Report #1, Cost of Living

2023 State of the Sector, Insight Report #1, Cost of Living

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

Published: 30th January, 2023

Author: Helen Cobain

Housing Rights Workers

Housing Rights Workers

Shelter, Closing date: 12 February Read more

Published: 27th January, 2023

Updated: 30th January, 2023

Author: Unverified User

Location: Gateway House, Birmingham, B4 7SY

Community Inspiration Awards 2023

Community Inspiration Awards 2023

Nominations for the 11th Community Inspiration Awards 2023 are now open. The annual Community Inspiration Awards is organised by the Community Foundation, to recognise outstanding contributions made by members of the community, staff from public sector organisations, charities, and businesses whose efforts have made a positive difference in the community and has inspired others. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2023

Updated: 7th February, 2023

Author: Unverified User

Re-engage activity groups launch event

Re-engage activity groups launch event

Re-engage are launching a new project for older people in Birmingham! You are invited to attend our Birmingham launch/networking event on 23rd February 2023 at 100 Chatham Place, Northfield (B31 2JW) from 10.30am – 2.30pm. Come along for a chance to host a stall, network with a variety of organisations and find out our new activity groups launching across Birmingham this year. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2023

Updated: 30th January, 2023

Author: Unverified User

Location: Chatham Place 100 Chatham Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2JW

Volunteer Youth Worker/Activity Assistant

Volunteer Youth Worker/Activity Assistant

We are looking for people who have a passion to help others. To enable young people to experience and contribute to the youth programme activities which are fun, safe, social and educational. You will gain experience of centre based and detach/outreach youth work, along with an opportunity to shadow/experience other departments within Birmingham Settlement. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2023

Updated: 27th January, 2023

Author: Unverified User

Location: 359 – 361 Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6NS

Gym Assistant Volunteers at Hagley Road Village

Gym Assistant Volunteers at Hagley Road Village

Ongoing opportunities to assist the gym instructor in the smooth running of the gym and ensure proper procedures are observed. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2023

Updated: 1st February, 2023

Author: Volunteer Organizer Sibylle Muller

Location: Hagley Road Village, 322-336 Hagley Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8BH

Gardening Volunteers at Hagley Road Village

Gardening Volunteers at Hagley Road Village

Ongoing Opportunities to assist with maintaining and update our village gardens. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2023

Updated: 1st February, 2023

Author: Volunteer Organizer Sibylle Muller

Location: Hagley Road Village, 322-336 Hagley Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8BH

Come and Try Bring It On Brum February Half Term Activities

Come and Try Bring It On Brum February Half Term Activities

We are holding events in 20 venues across Birmingham in February Half Term. They will feature a huge range of activities, including sports and games, arts and crafts, cookery, dance and music, as well as information and advice for the whole family. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2023

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Projects & Team Support Officer,  Sandwell Consortium CIC

Projects & Team Support Officer, Sandwell Consortium CIC

Sandwell Consortium CIC, Closing date: 8th February Read more

Published: 25th January, 2023

Updated: 26th January, 2023

Author: Louise Kilbride

Location: Sandwell Consortium, Greets Green Access, Tildasley St, West Bromwich, B70 9SJ

Volunteer drivers needed

Volunteer drivers needed

As a volunteer driver you will be picking up one to two activity guests from their homes so they can attend our activity-based groups. Our groups run on a monthly or fortnightly basis. As you can imagine, these outings are the highlight for many of our activity guests and, for some, it is the only time they leave their house for a social occasion. Read more

Published: 24th January, 2023

Author: Deb Meynell

Become a Volunteer Activity Lead

Become a Volunteer Activity Lead

We are looking for activity leads in Birmingham to run a local Re-engage group who meet on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. Activities can vary from Boccia, skittles and dancing to gardening, curling or coming up with you own activity to get people moving. Read more

Published: 24th January, 2023

Author: Unverified User

Location: B23 5QU, Erdington, Birmingham

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  • Want to be a Volunteer Advocate? - Free Training provided

    Want to be a Volunteer Advocate? - Free Training provided

    Advocacy Matters is twenty years in the Midlands helping vulnerable individuals to be heard. We need Volunteers in Birmingham and Walsall to keep this work going -who can speak up for and help individuals with needs. Supporting people to resolve issues and perhaps change their lives, by sharing your skills and learning new ones. Training takes place on line on Wed 15 and 22nd of March 2023 10am- 2pm

  • Mentoring & Employability Manager

    Mentoring & Employability Manager

    Sport 4 Life UK, Closing date: 26 February

  • Warm Homes We can All Afford - Retrofitting the Future

    Warm Homes We can All Afford - Retrofitting the Future

    Panel discussion on retrofitting, home insulation and how communities can take action.

  • How to Beat Self-Defeat

    How to Beat Self-Defeat

    Many of us have an inner voice that is so often harshly self-critical. Often we compare ourselves unfavorably with others or with our own unrealistic expectations of ourselves, and then we beat ourselves up for falling short. On this special day course, Gen Kelsang Rabten will explain practical methods for reducing self-defeating thoughts and guide a series of empowering meditations.

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  • Household Support Fund

    Household Support Fund

    Help for Birmingham households experiencing financial hardship is being developed as part of Birmingham’s Household Support Fund programme.

  • Household Support Fund

    Household Support Fund

    Support is available to households in Birmingham over the winter using funding from the government’s Household Support Fund.

  • Become a volunteer

    Become a volunteer

    Volunteering involves spending time, unpaid, doing something that is of benefit to others or the environment.

  • What we do

    What we do

    BVSC works to make a positive difference to the lives of people in Birmingham and we believe that the key to this is found in our communities.

  • The Weather Model

    This model uses the weather as a metaphor for different elements of reflective practice.

  • Neighbourhood Network Schemes in Birmingham

    Neighbourhood Network Schemes in Birmingham

    The aim of Neighbourhood Network Schemes (known as NNS) in Birmingham is to help older adults in Birmingham to lead healthy, happy and independent lives in their own homes and communities.

  • Become a member

    Become a member

    Become part of a growing network of voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector organisations in Birmingham.

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