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  2. Our Support Partners

Our Support Partners

Our support partners are city-wide, thematic, place-based, regional and national. 

If your organisation works outside of the Birmingham City area, there are also support partners who can help you. 

Your Organisation and Support

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Outside of the Birmingham City Area?

Outside of the Birmingham City Area?

If your organisation delivers outside of the Birmingham City Area you can get support from BVSC’s equivalent ‘sibling’ organisations such as Councils for Voluntary Service (CVS) or other similar VCFSE ‘infrastructure’/ ‘member’ organisations covering your area of operation. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

NCVO (National Council of Voluntary Organisations):

NCVO (National Council of Voluntary Organisations):

NCVO is the membership community for charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in England. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action):

NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action):

NAVCA is the national membership body for local infrastructure organisations supporting the voluntary and community sector. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Updated: 11th March, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Locality:

Locality:

Locality is the national membership network supporting local community organisations to be strong and successful. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA):

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA):

WMCA is a group of local authorities working together to make the West Midlands a better place to live. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Updated: 11th March, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Warm Welcome Spaces:

Warm Welcome Spaces:

BVSC and VCFSE organisations across the City are working with Birmingham City Council, Thrive Together Birmingham and other partners to support Warm Welcome Spaces all year round. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Neighbourhood Network Schemes (NNS):

Neighbourhood Network Schemes (NNS):

NNS aim to help older adults and adults with disabilities to lead healthy, happy and independent lives in their own homes and communities. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Updated: 28th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

East Birmingham Inclusive Growth Programme:

East Birmingham Inclusive Growth Programme:

The East Birmingham Inclusive Growth Programme is a 20-year initiative to bring investment into the area and create strong links between the council and the community. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Updated: 28th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Early Help:

Early Help:

The Early Help System is a way for all families, children and young people to engage in early conversations about what help and support they may need in every aspect of their lives. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

BIDs (Business Improvement Districts):

BIDs (Business Improvement Districts):

Public-private partnerships in which businesses within a defined area of the city pay an additional levy to fund improvements to the local area. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Birmingham & Solihull ICS (Integrated Care System) Locality Partnerships:

Birmingham & Solihull ICS (Integrated Care System) Locality Partnerships:

Birmingham and Solihull ICS (Integrated Care System) brings together local NHS, Councils and Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector to design and deliver Health and Social Care services in Birmingham and Solihull. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Updated: 28th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Thrive Together Birmingham:

Thrive Together Birmingham:

Aims to support and grow the movement of individuals, churches and organisations who, motivated by their faith, are committed to addressing issues of poverty and to playing their part in helping their neighbourhoods to flourish. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Updated: 28th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Sport Birmingham:

Sport Birmingham:

Part of a national network of 42 County Sports Partnerships supported by Sport England. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Updated: 28th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Save Birmingham:

Save Birmingham:

A campaign set up by Co-operatives West Midlands to protect Birmingham’s community places. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Updated: 28th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Food Justice Network:

Food Justice Network:

Facilitated by The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS), the Network is an association of more than 250 foodbanks, food pantries and community kitchens that delivers emergency food support for thousands of people across the City. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Updated: 28th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Clean Air Justice Network:

Clean Air Justice Network:

Facilitated by The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS), the Network brings together like-minded organisations, campaigners and people from a wide range of professions and backgrounds to advocate for equity in air quality as a social justice matter. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Updated: 28th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

BRIG (Birmingham Race Impact Group):

BRIG (Birmingham Race Impact Group):

A consortium of activists and academics who work to promote racial justice in Birmingham. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Updated: 28th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

iSE (Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs):

iSE (Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs):

Grows the social economy by nurturing and supporting every organisation which delivers social impact. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Updated: 28th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Birmingham City Council NDSU (Neighbourhood Development and Support Unit):

Birmingham City Council NDSU (Neighbourhood Development and Support Unit):

A small, neighbourhood-focused team working within Birmingham City Council. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Updated: 28th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

BCM (Birmingham Community Matters):

BCM (Birmingham Community Matters):

Help people to start, run or grow small community and voluntary groups in Birmingham. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Updated: 28th February, 2025

Author: Muhammed Bashir

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