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  • Partners sought for project which aims to reduce youth violence

    Partners sought for project which aims to reduce youth violence

    Are you a business or employer working in or around the Lozells and Newtown Area? Could you contribute to  reducing youth violence in the Lozells and Newtown area? Read more

  • Join us in our free ‘Space to think’ webinars: A forum for third sector leaders (and aspiring leaders) in Birmingham

    Join us in our free ‘Space to think’ webinars: A forum for third sector leaders (and aspiring leaders) in Birmingham

    Ever wish there was more time to pause and reflect on the changes that are taking place within and around the voluntary sector, or your organisations more specifically? Day to day fire-fighting leaves little space for reflection. Is it time for some time to think? Read more

  • Be a Net Zero Superhero – save the planet with the Environment & Energy Network

    Be a Net Zero Superhero – save the planet with the Environment & Energy Network

    What is Net Zero and how can it help save the planet? Join the Environment & Energy Network during Net Zero Week (2-8 July) and find out more. The next meeting will take place online on Tuesday 5 July, 1pm – 2.30pm. Read more

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Shared Prosperity Fund in Birmingham

Shared Prosperity Fund in Birmingham

Birmingham City Council will be seeking to maximise the delivery of Shared Prosperity Fund to achieve Birmingham's Levelling Up Strategy  through building stronger communities and increasing focus on neighbourhood priorities and needs. This is of relevance to organisations who have ESF projects to finish. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

BVSC launches Accelerator Programme

BVSC launches Accelerator Programme

The Accelerator Programme aims to support organisations looking to develop their Business Development approaches and generate income from competitive bidding processes for both contracts and grants. This programme will be subsidised during the pilot phase and applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. Read more

Published: 30th June, 2022

Updated: 1st July, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Partners sought for project which aims to reduce youth violence

Partners sought for project which aims to reduce youth violence

Are you a business or employer working in or around the Lozells and Newtown Area? Could you contribute to  reducing youth violence in the Lozells and Newtown area? Read more

Published: 28th June, 2022

Updated: 30th June, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Join us in our free ‘Space to think’ webinars: A forum for third sector leaders (and aspiring leaders) in Birmingham

Join us in our free ‘Space to think’ webinars: A forum for third sector leaders (and aspiring leaders) in Birmingham

Ever wish there was more time to pause and reflect on the changes that are taking place within and around the voluntary sector, or your organisations more specifically? Day to day fire-fighting leaves little space for reflection. Is it time for some time to think? Read more

Published: 24th June, 2022

Updated: 30th June, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Be a Net Zero Superhero – save the planet with the Environment & Energy Network

Be a Net Zero Superhero – save the planet with the Environment & Energy Network

What is Net Zero and how can it help save the planet? Join the Environment & Energy Network during Net Zero Week (2-8 July) and find out more. The next meeting will take place online on Tuesday 5 July, 1pm – 2.30pm. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2022

Updated: 23rd June, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Celebrating Birmingham's Small Charities

Celebrating Birmingham's Small Charities

Small Charity Week runs from 20 – 24 June. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the contribution that small charities make to communities throughout the UK. BVSC’ designs its services services are designed with small charities in mind. We've pulled together a list of ways BVSC can support your small charity this #SmallCharityWeek. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2022

Updated: 24th June, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Month of Community

Month of Community

June is Month of Community, a time when we come together to celebrate everything that makes our communities great.  It’s an opportunity to bring our neighbourhoods closer, give back, and shine a light on the amazing communities we live in. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2022

Updated: 30th June, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Third Sector Trends 2022 Survey launched

Third Sector Trends 2022 Survey launched

Third Sector Trends began in 2010 and is the longest running study of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in the UK. The study complements Charity Commission, NCVO Civil Society Almanac and 360Giving data to produce robust estimates on employment, volunteering, sector finance and assets. The study then looks at how the ‘energy’ the sector has at its disposal. Read more

Published: 9th June, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

BVSC moves from Digbeth into new City centre offices

BVSC moves from Digbeth into new City centre offices

This week BVSC finally vacated 138 Digbeth and handed over the keys. We're now in the process of moving to our new (temporary) office space in the Colmore District of Birmingham City Centre. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2022

Updated: 29th June, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Help the People of Ukraine through Joining the ‘Engage for Ukraine’ Forum

Help the People of Ukraine through Joining the ‘Engage for Ukraine’ Forum

Birmingham City Council, Voluntary and Community organisations, key partners and BVSC are working together to support Ukraine humanitarian efforts and help welcome Ukrainians to Birmingham and invite you to join them. Read more

Published: 27th May, 2022

Updated: 17th June, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Developing a Volunteering Strategy for Birmingham

Developing a Volunteering Strategy for Birmingham

Over the next 6 months, BVSC research will be leading a consultation process with our members and partners to develop a city-wide volunteering strategy. We want to talk to the sector about what they see as the key priorities for volunteering and help us to co-design and develop the strategy.Our starting point will be hosting a series of events and conversations. Read more

Published: 25th May, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Safe Accommodation and Support for Female Rough Sleepers Impacted by Domestic Abuse in Birmingham

Safe Accommodation and Support for Female Rough Sleepers Impacted by Domestic Abuse in Birmingham

The programme will trial an approach to providing a safe, single-gender space for a short period of time with intensive trauma-informed support to make choices and decisions around next steps to recovery. Read more

Published: 24th May, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Early Help services now available on the Route 2 Wellbeing directory

Early Help services now available on the Route 2 Wellbeing directory

Following collaborative work with Birmingham’s Early Help Network, Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) is delighted to launch an Early Help landing page on Route 2 Wellbeing, the online directory of health and wellbeing services in Birmingham. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with the Environment & Energy Network

Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with the Environment & Energy Network

As we come towards the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, find out some fun facts about the Queen and Royal Family’s action on the environment at the Environment & Energy Network (as well as some more serious stuff about what the Queen’s Speech has announced about Environment and Energy!) Read more

Published: 12th May, 2022

Updated: 10th June, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

FREE Community Flood Resilience training

FREE Community Flood Resilience training

Join our biggest ever series of free online training, for individuals or community group members in the West Midlands! Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Abi Rees

Social Enterprise Drive 2022

Social Enterprise Drive 2022

Social Enterprise Drive is a week of diverse events curated by social enterprise development organisation iSE (Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs). Social Enterprise Drive 2022 takes place 6th-10th June and aims to raise awareness of social enterprise and celebrate the impact social businesses are creating in Birmingham and beyond. Read more

Published: 5th May, 2022

Updated: 11th May, 2022

Author: Unverified User

Location: 23 Moseley Road, Avoca Court, Birmingham, B120HJ

The EPIC Awards launches to celebrate young entrepreneurs

The EPIC Awards launches to celebrate young entrepreneurs

EPIC Futures is delighted to announce the launch of the EPIC Awards - a platform to celebrate and recognise the achievements of young people, especially those who have faced adversity and/or the care of a local authority. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2022

Updated: 21st April, 2022

Author: Claira Smith-Wilson

Location: The Martin James Network, 4 Vicarage Road, Birmingham, B15 3ES

It’s Not Too Late to Join Our VCFSE Mini Race Impact Summit Steering Group

It’s Not Too Late to Join Our VCFSE Mini Race Impact Summit Steering Group

Following the death of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter protest in Centenary Square on 4 June 2020, and the murders that happened in Birmingham City Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities over the last year, organisations across Birmingham City are renewing the call for rapid change in the delivery of racial equality. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Exciting news from BVSC - we're on the move!

Exciting news from BVSC - we're on the move!

After 42 years at 138 Digbeth, and close to 14 years of negotiations, BVSC’s board of trustees has recently agreed an exciting deal with the site’s developer to sell 138 Digbeth, and the charity will soon be on the move to new premises; and an opportunity to co-create a brand new city centre hub for community and voluntary action in Birmingham. Read more

Published: 11th April, 2022

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Your help needed to choose next year's Space to Think topics

Your help needed to choose next year's Space to Think topics

We are now planning next year's Space to Think sessions and have come up with a short-list of topics which we think might be of interest, but we need to reduce this down to our top 4. We would really appreciate your help by taking three minutes to rank some suggested topics in order of preference! Read more

Published: 21st March, 2022

Updated: 22nd March, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Virtual PA Community Centre launched by Penderels Trust

Virtual PA Community Centre launched by Penderels Trust

Penderels Trust, the national direct payment support provider, has launched a brand new website just for personal assistants (PAs).  The online PA Community Centre is packed full of information and resources which have been tried and tested by the PA Recruitment and Development Team at Penderels Trust. Read more

Published: 17th March, 2022

Updated: 20th May, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Call out for organisations working in social care. Please take a 2-minute survey to tell us how you work with service users.

Call out for organisations working in social care. Please take a 2-minute survey to tell us how you work with service users.

BVSC is currently working on a project with the University of Birmingham looking at the role of service users in informing the design and delivery of services. We’re interested in finding out from you what you currently do. We’d be grateful if you could take two minutes to let us know how you’re working with your service users. Read more

Published: 4th March, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Birmingham support for refugees fleeing Ukraine

Birmingham support for refugees fleeing Ukraine

Leaders from The Polish Expats Association (PEA), together with a partnership of community leaders (CEE) have issued a statement on the situation in Ukraine and their next steps, which include fundraising, supporting refugees in Eastern European and Ukrainian communities in the West Midlands. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2022

Updated: 4th March, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Engage for Funding is a new Funding Search Portal for Birmingham

Engage for Funding is a new Funding Search Portal for Birmingham

At the beginning of February BVSC Members have been offered free access to a user-friendly funding search tool that will enable them to see for themselves what external funding is available to them. Read more

Published: 24th February, 2022

Updated: 4th March, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

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    Birmingham City Council will be seeking to maximise the delivery of Shared Prosperity Fund to achieve Birmingham's Levelling Up Strategy  through building stronger communities and increasing focus on neighbourhood priorities and needs. This is of relevance to organisations who have ESF projects to finish.

  • BVSC launches Accelerator Programme

    BVSC launches Accelerator Programme

    The Accelerator Programme aims to support organisations looking to develop their Business Development approaches and generate income from competitive bidding processes for both contracts and grants. This programme will be subsidised during the pilot phase and applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.

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

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

  • Household Support Fund

    Household Support Fund

    Help for Birmingham households experiencing financial hardship is being developed as part of Birmingham’s Household Support Fund programme.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Become part of a growing network of voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector organisations in Birmingham.

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  • Birmingham Holiday Activities and Food Grant Programme 2021

    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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