BrumEnergy

Welcome to BrumEnergy

BrumEnergy is a team of dedicated local organisations that is committed to delivering independent, high-quality home energy and benefits advice to Birmingham residents with health conditions or disabilities, FREE of charge.

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ecobirmingham

We give the people of Birmingham the tools to take positive environmental action and help others do the same. 

We look at sustainable living holistically and our core areas of work cover – Transport, Food, Education, Waste, Water, Arts Engagement and Energy.

We deliver grass roots activities, events and programmes that engage, educate and stimulate communities and volunteers, supporting, advising, challenging and training organisations and influencing wider social change through dissemination, partnerships, research and internships.

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Rathbones Charity Expert Series: Resilience in the Future Funding Landscape

Charities are operating in an increasingly challenging funding environment. In this Rathbones Charity Expert Series webinar, Emma de Closset, Chief Executive of UK Community Foundations, explores how charities can strengthen their financial resilience in the face of ongoing pressure and uncertainty.
MECC Trust Digital Café

Need help getting online? These sessions are suitable for older adults, beginners, and anyone who would like support with digital technology. No booking is required – simply drop in for help and advice.
Neighbourhood Futures Festival

The Neighbourhood Futures Festival is a community-powered celebration of nature, creativity and connection in the heart of Birmingham. This free 3-day festival brought to you by charity Birmingham Settlement takes place 26th-28th June 2026 at the Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre – a tranquil urban oasis beside the Local Nature Reserve of Edgbaston Reservoir.
Good Finance Live

Building knowledge and partnerships for social investment. This is an opportunity for charity and social enterprise leaders who are actively seeking social investment to make valuable connections and delve into what repayable finance really entails.

Home from Hospital Care - People's Corner

Home from Hospital Care is a Birmingham-based charity that has been supporting vulnerable and isolated individuals since 1986. Our mission is to help people regain their independence and wellbeing after a hospital stay through practical support such as food parcels, befriending, benefit checks, and more. In 2022, we were honoured to receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of our long-standing commitment to the community.
BVSC (Birmingham Voluntary Service Council)

BVSC lead the project. Co-ordination, project management, finance, monitoring, evaluation, public relations, communication and signposting with wider Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise sector and public and private sector partners including through our communications and networks – particularly through our Environment & Energy and Cost of Living Networks.
Community Energy Birmingham

Community Energy Birmingham aims to reduce carbon emissions in Birmingham with community energy projects. In the 2010s, CEB installed solar panels on community buildings across the city, raising the capital investment with community shares. Since the end of solar subsidies, CEB has been working with Big Solar Coop to continue installing community-owned renewable energy on rooves in Birmingham.
MECC Trust

For nearly 50 years, MECC Trust has been a driving force for community change, tackling inequality, promoting sustainability, and creating real opportunities. With Level 3 NEA advisors and deep local roots, we deliver practical support, challenge fuel poverty, and work to build greener, fairer futures through trusted outreach and partnerships.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Help for Birmingham households experiencing financial hardship is being developed as part of Birmingham’s Crisis and Resilience Fund (previously known as Household Support Fund/ Hardship Grant Community Fund) programme.
Become a volunteer

Volunteering involves spending time, unpaid, doing something that is of benefit to others or the environment. Find out how you can get involved in volunteering in Birmingham.
The Weather Model

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

BVSC aims to support a vibrant and resilient sector which in turn ensures that people from across the city feel included and engaged and have access to appropriate support from people who understand the issues and challenges they face.
Join BVSC

There are several ways that you can engage with BVSC to stay informed, grow your organisation and connect with others.
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.
Funding

Find out how BVSC can help you with fundraising
Compliments, Comments and Complaints Process

At BVSC we strive to provide our customers with the best service possible. We know that some of the best ideas come from people outside of our organisation and we therefore welcome feedback at every level to help us continuously improve what we do. This means that we want to hear from you when things go well, and when things could have gone better.
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