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Setting up a group

If you're thinking of setting up a new group, there are some useful resources on the NCVO website to guide you through the process. Everything from choosing a charitable structure, to writing your constitution.

Organisations supporting older adults

Any Birmingham organisations that have been awarded funding through Birmingham City Council’s Neighbourhood Network Schemes can contact us for ongoing advice and guidance. Find out more

Groups and activities for the over 50s

If you are considering setting up a group or activities for the over 50s you could consider applying for a grant (up to £2,000) from the Ageing Better Fund. To talk through your ideas and find out more contact your local Ageing Better Hub for advice and guidance.

BVSC Consultancy

We provide consultancy support to VCSE organisations on VCSE engagement, leadership, finances, restructuring, governance, business development, project and programme development, strategic engagement, financial management, start up, wind-down, co-production and project design.

Contact Sophie Wilson: Email: [email protected]

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Sue Ryder Retail Till & Donations Specialist

Whether you are looking to meet new friends, learn new skills or give something back, we have a selection of volunteer roles across our 400+ retail stores.
Community Warden Coordinator

Guild of Students, Closing date: 31 May
Female Bank Support Worker

Anawim, Closing date: 10 June
Community Engagement Officer

Community Connect Foundation, Closing date: 6 June

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Kickstart Scheme
Finance support
Find funding
HR services
Manage volunteers

Find out how BVSC can support you with volunteer management.
Payroll Bureau

Household Support Fund open for applications

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

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

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 part of a growing network of voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector organisations in Birmingham.
Quality Standards
Birmingham Holiday Activities and Food Grant Programme 2021

Birmingham City Council has received grant funding from the Department for Education to coordinate a large-scale holiday activity programme with the inclusion of food for children and young people across the city this summer and over the Christmas period.
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Covid-19 Vaccination Information and Resources for Communities

As part of the Covid-19 vaccination programme, we have compiled below different information and resources currently available with a specific focus on communities that may have experienced marginalisation.