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Support to access social finance

Together with our partner Traverse, we have secured resources from the Connect Fund (Supported by Barrow Cadbury Fund) to offer support to organisations who are considering accessing social finance to support their social impact activities. We are working together to raise awareness of social finance and will be running regular workshops which are free to attend. Please get in touch with Jasbir Rai if you have any queries relating to social finance (Tel: 0121 678 8802 / Email: [email protected]). Otherwise, keep an eye on our Weekly e-bulletin where we will announce details of forthcoming workshops and activities.

easy fundraising

BVSC has joined forces with fundraising website easyfundraising to provide community groups, voluntary organisations and charities in the West Midlands with a source of ongoing income through online purchasing. Encourage your supporters to sign up and every time they shop online your cause can benefit.

easy fundraising

Funding for innovative activities for over 50s (Ageing Better Fund)

The Ageing Better fund has been set up to support grass root voluntary community activity that assists older adults (50+) overcome barriers to engagement. Activity centres around what older adults want within their community to engage, attend, and create community cohesion; and must be co-produced with them to achieve this. Groups can obtain up to £2,000 to support activity costs.

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Acacia Family Support, Closing date: Monday 7 June 2021
Neighbourhood Watch Scheme Set up for Lozells

Community Foundation has set up a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme covering most of the Lozells Area. All residents of the area can become a member of the scheme, and help in making sure that the area is strong, clean, and a safe place to live.
Free Full-time nursery places for all children from next term

Nursery places
Fast-Track Cities Community Engagement Third Sector Partner Call Out

Enigma are seeking third sector partners working across Birmingham to support the Fast-Track Cities call for change vision and conduct community engagement. We want to speak to organisations that are passionate about improving services for people with HIV, Hepatitis and TB to learn about the support they need.

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.
Support for Reopening Community Buildings

BVSC and Acivico are holding a free workshop on 13 May 10.00-12.00 to provide support to organisations through a challenging period of reopening. We are pleased that Birmingham City Council has now provided some additional funding to ensure more organisations across Birmingham can be supported. Voluntary sector organisations can also book in for one to one support around risk assessments for the building.
Campaign launched to get older Brummies to reconnect after a year of social restrictions

The Ageing Better in Birmingham programme has launched a campaign to encourage people over 50 to take part in activities following the government’s decision to lift coronavirus restrictions.
BVSC Lunchtime Business Development Webinars: Series Two

A series of weekly networking and learning opportunities focussed on securing new business for your organisation.
A new programme of strategic support and development for the VCFSE sector

Whilst responding to the Covid-19 pandemic, the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector has come together with a spirit of collaboration to support citizens and communities through a period of unprecedented challenge.
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.
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.