Local projects – developing capacity to deliver, develop and improve

This event is part of a series of webinars for organisations that have an interest in employment and training. They all take place on Wednesdays at from 1pm to 2pm and a different topic will be covered each week. Read more
Spotlight on: Heart of England Community Foundation

This event is part of BVSC's Weekly Lunchtime Business Development Webinar Series. They take place every Monday at 1pm and cover a different topic each week. Read more

Training

Welcome to the training page! Here you will find free and paid-for training courses that are hosted by various organisations.
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3D low-carbon data hub training workshops

The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) are running a series of free training workshops around using their new 3D low-carbon data hub for Birmingham. The training will run through navigating the hub and how community groups can use it to design and deliver green projects across the city. Later in the year, £100k of funding is available for the best project ideas. Read more

Training Active Bystanders (TAB)

An online interactive workshop that empowers participants to take action when they witness an act or behaviour that is harmful to others. £15 per person. Read more

Spotlight on: Heart of England Community Foundation

This event is part of BVSC's Weekly Lunchtime Business Development Webinar Series. They take place every Monday at 1pm and cover a different topic each week. Read more

Kickstart support – Listen to Birmingham City Council’s approach to kickstart along with others supporting the initiative

This event is part of a series of webinars for organisations that have an interest in employment and training. They all take place on Wednesdays at from 1pm to 2pm and a different topic will be covered each week. Read more

CIC, CIO, Charity? What funding is available to each?

This event is part of BVSC's Weekly Lunchtime Business Development Webinar Series. They take place every Monday at 1pm and cover a different topic each week. Read more

Case studies of local providers delivering employability support

Understanding Fuel Poverty for community workers - how you can help

Free training provided by Saltley Community Association for community workers and volunteers across Birmingham. This training consists of five 1.5 hour Zoom sessions, spread over five consecutive Thursday morning sessions. Read more

Community Conversation Birmingham with Business in the Community and Midland Metro Alliance

Business in the Community is working in partnership with Midland Metro Alliance (MMA) as they extend their light rail services in the region to host a Community Conversation event. We’re looking for local, cross sector representatives to get involved in supporting the strengthening and recovery of the Birmingham area. Read more

The National Lottery Community Fund, with Gerald Nembhard

This event is part of BVSC's Weekly Lunchtime Business Development Webinar Series. They take place every Monday at 1pm and cover a different topic each week. Read more

Customer Support Bootcamp

Generation UK is a charity that supports young people aged 18-29 who face barriers to employment, to build thriving, sustainable careers, and provide employers with the skilled and motivated talent they need. Applications are now open for the 5-week Customer Support Bootcamp. Read more

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Navigator Learning Event from No Wrong Door

On 23rd June 2021 the Navigator Service will be coming to an end. We would like to spend some time sharing with you the things we have learned from working with some of Birmingham's most complex clients.
Customer Support Bootcamp

Generation UK is a charity that supports young people aged 18-29 who face barriers to employment, to build thriving, sustainable careers, and provide employers with the skilled and motivated talent they need. Applications are now open for the 5-week Customer Support Bootcamp.
Community Conversation Birmingham with Business in the Community and Midland Metro Alliance

Business in the Community is working in partnership with Midland Metro Alliance (MMA) as they extend their light rail services in the region to host a Community Conversation event. We’re looking for local, cross sector representatives to get involved in supporting the strengthening and recovery of the Birmingham area.
Children, Young people and Families Networking Event

Do you provide services for children, young people and families (CYPF)? The last 12 months have been challenging on all fronts, however, CYPF has been particularly impacted. A small collective of passionate people who work with CYPF would like to invite you to an interactive session to discuss the opportunities and challenges CYPF are facing now and into the future.

Updated guidance and FAQs for Voluntary, Community Faith and Social Enterprises

BVSC has updated guidance and FAQs to help VCFSE sector organisations to understand what is permissible under the current current national lockdown restrictions which came into force on 5 January 2021.
Stitchers and embroiderers invited to get involved in 2022 Commonwealth Games project

If you enjoy stitching and embroidery, get involved in the Threads Together project and be part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
BVSC launches new employment and training network

BVSC are establishing a network for members across Birmingham who have an interest in employment and training.
Ageing Better Birmingham: Community Development Practice Hub development

As part of Ageing Better in Birmingham’s legacy, BVSC is creating a citywide Community Development Practice Hub rooted in the programme’s ethos and values. Please help us with the hub's development by completing a short survey.
BVSC Lunchtime Business Development Webinars: Series Two

A series of weekly networking and learning opportunities focussed on securing new business for your organisation.
Are you passionate about diverse children's books?

We are seeking volunteers to help deliver our online sessions encouraging families to enjoy diverse books.
Call out to stand in solidarity around the real causes of England's housing emergency

Baobab Women’s Project and Shelter Birmingham have come together to develop a statement of solidarity which puts the record straight about the causes of the housing emergency.
Strategic Partnership Manager

BVSC, Closing date: Monday 26 April 2021
Veg advocates sought for the Food Foundation's Peas Please initiative

Peas Please is about making it easier for people to eat more veg both for a healthy body and a healthy planet. By working with farmers, high street food chains, restaurants, supermarkets, governments and people like YOU, all at the same time, we can make sure everyone can eat enough veg.
Increasing access to lateral flow rapid result testing for C19 in Birmingham

Birmingham City Council is leading the rapid deployment of testing in the community at scale and is working with BVSC to explore the appetite for community organisations to host and run fixed community based testing sites.