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VCFSE Infrastructure Research, Evaluation and Policy Group

VCFSE Infrastructure Research, Evaluation and Policy Group

BVSC Research is currently hosting a national network of colleagues from VCFSE infrastructure support organisations. We wanted to bring together colleagues who were working across the UK, providing support to the sector, who have a specific interest in research, evaluation and policy development which is focussed on, about or for the sector. Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Voluntary Sector Studies Network (VSSN)

Voluntary Sector Studies Network (VSSN)

Our Director of Research, Sophie is a Trustee and Steering Group Member of the Voluntary Sector Studies Network (VSSN), which promotes understanding of the UK voluntary sector through research and provides a voice and a meeting place for voluntary sector researchers in the UK. Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

The State of Economic Justice in Birmingham and  the Black Country 2021 Report

The State of Economic Justice in Birmingham and the Black Country 2021 Report

This is the second report by the New Policy Institute about the state of ‘economic justice’ in Birmingham and the four local authority areas of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton that make up the Black Country. It sets out how different groups are experiencing economic wealth and opportunity, and the ongoing systemic and structural barriers faced by many in achieving financial resilience. Read more

Published: 23rd July, 2021

Author: Puja Mistry

M.E.L Research

M.E.L Research

M·E·L Research is one of the UK’s leading social research, evaluation and behavioural insights consultancies. Founded 35 years ago, we stand for measurement, evaluation, learning – three essential principles underpinning evidence-based public service excellence. Read more

Published: 12th November, 2020

Updated: 13th November, 2020

Author: Helen Cobain

The Social Effectiveness Research Centre

The Social Effectiveness Research Centre

The Social Effectiveness Research Centre provides a mix of information and support services for non-profit making organisations, particularly voluntary or community projects and organisations. Our starting point is that organisations and projects already contain within them the potential knowledge and learning that could lead to better solutions to many of the problems facing society. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2020

Author: Helen Cobain

Kusminder Chahal

Kusminder Chahal

Kusminder Chahal is Senior Research Fellow at the School of Social Sciences at Birmingham City University. His research interests include race and racism, lived experience, hate crime, victim support and service responses, health and housing, community-based engagement and research and knowledge exchange. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2020

Author: Helen Cobain

Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation

Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation

GMCVO is the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector support and development organisation covering the Greater Manchester city region. We publish predominantly qualitative research and evidence based on our projects, contributing to Greater Manchester’s understanding of the role of VCSE activity and how to develop the wider social economy. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Helen Cobain

Revolving Doors Agency

Revolving Doors Agency

Revolving Doors Agency is a national charity that aims to change systems and improve services for people in the revolving door of personal crisis and crime. We bring independent research, policy expertise and lived experience together to support effective solutions to end the revolving door. We work alongside policymakers, commissioners, local decision-makers and frontline professionals to share evidence, demonstrate effective solutions and change policy. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2020

Author: Helen Cobain

Dr Bob Bates

Dr Bob Bates

From 1987 to 1994 Bob Bates was deputy manager of the Government's Inner City Task Forces in Wolverhampton and East Birmingham. During this time he was involved in the development and monitoring of over 40 projects of which around 80% were focused on the BAME community. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2020

Author: Helen Cobain

Alun Severn

Alun Severn

Alun Severn has almost thirty years’ experience of working in, with or for the voluntary and social enterprise sectors. Trading as Third Sector Services he has been providing independent freelance services since 1997. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2020

Author: Helen Cobain

Angela Ellis Paine

Angela Ellis Paine

Angela Ellis Paine is a research fellow at the Third Sector Research Centre and the Health Services Management Centre at the University of Birmingham. She has a long standing interest in research on voluntary action. Angela is currently working on a number of different research studies, which focus on community responses to covid-19, change in the voluntary sector, and the role and contribution of volunteers. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2020

Author: Helen Cobain

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    New sanctuary scholarship scheme for students who have sought refuge in the UK

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    Register your interest in volunteering with YMCA Heart of England

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  • Birmingham Holiday Activities and Food Grant Programme 2021

    Birmingham Holiday Activities and Food Grant Programme 2021

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    Covid-19 Vaccination Information and Resources for Communities

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