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  • Cost of Living Network Event – Update for Birmingham’s Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector

    Cost of Living Network Event – Update for Birmingham’s Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector

    Join us online for a Cost of Living Network Event on Wednesday 29 March (1pm – 3pm) to share what your organisation is doing and get more information to help tackle the cost of living crisis. Read more

  • Fairer Futures Fund – Small Grants

    Fairer Futures Fund – Small Grants

    To facilitate support to identified health inclusion groups across the city, Birmingham Place Committee is working with BVSC to distribute a proportion of the Fairer Futures Fund in the form of small grants to community organisations. There is up to £10,000 of grant funding available per organisation, with an anticipated delivery window of up to 12 months. Read more

  • FREE Building Valuable Relationships Programme launched by BVSC

    FREE Building Valuable Relationships Programme launched by BVSC

    Building Valuable Relationship Programme comprises five, half day training workshops designed to help you develop rewarding relationships. The programme is essential for those seeking to attract corporate partners and grow donor support. The programme is a partnership between BVSC and Castrama Consulting. Read more

  • BVSC's successful Accelerator Programme returns for Spring/Summer 2023

    BVSC's successful Accelerator Programme returns for Spring/Summer 2023

    The second Accelerator Programme will take place from April 2023 to July 2023, providing participants with expert support to develop an effective Business Development Strategy for their organisationand the support they need to put it into action. Read more

  • Cost of Living Network Event – Update for Birmingham’s Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector
  • Fairer Futures Fund – Small Grants
  • FREE Building Valuable Relationships Programme launched by BVSC
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Join our movement for a Warm Welcome

Join our movement for a Warm Welcome

On 13 March, a Warm Welcome Network event took place at Aston Villa Football Club. The event connected organisations offering a Warm Welcome to each other, along with local services and initiatives that can aid them in better supporting our communities. Attendees were also able to take part in an ‘eco-system hackathon’- sharing how Warm Welcome was making a difference to their communities and ideas to improve the network for the future. Read more

Published: 16th March, 2023

Updated: 17th March, 2023

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Cost of Living Network Event – Update for Birmingham’s Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector

Cost of Living Network Event – Update for Birmingham’s Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector

Join us online for a Cost of Living Network Event on Wednesday 29 March (1pm – 3pm) to share what your organisation is doing and get more information to help tackle the cost of living crisis. Read more

Published: 15th March, 2023

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Local Hospitals seek 16-24 year old's to Join Young Champions Group

Local Hospitals seek 16-24 year old's to Join Young Champions Group

Recruitment of young people to shape NHS services. Closing date is 2 April 2023. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2023

Updated: 15th March, 2023

Author: Jennifer Weigham

Common Purpose Birmingham150 Legacy Programme - a FREE Leadership Development Programme for 18–25-year-olds in Birmingham

Common Purpose Birmingham150 Legacy Programme - a FREE Leadership Development Programme for 18–25-year-olds in Birmingham

Birmingham150 is bringing together 18-25 year-olds from across Birmingham to address the challenge: “How can we act together to transform Birmingham into a cleaner, greener place for all?” This is an exciting opportunity to meet new people and join a community of young leaders who care about making change happen in Birmingham. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2023

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Social Prescribing Day 2023

Social Prescribing Day 2023

Social Prescribing Day, an annual celebration, takes place on 9 March 2023. Social Prescribing is connecting people to activities, groups and support that improve health and wellbeing. BVSC is launching a webpage on Social Prescribing. Read more

Published: 9th March, 2023

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Fairer Futures Fund – Small Grants

Fairer Futures Fund – Small Grants

To facilitate support to identified health inclusion groups across the city, Birmingham Place Committee is working with BVSC to distribute a proportion of the Fairer Futures Fund in the form of small grants to community organisations. There is up to £10,000 of grant funding available per organisation, with an anticipated delivery window of up to 12 months. Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2023

Updated: 10th March, 2023

Author: Muhammed Bashir

VCFSE Mental Health Collective & Panel Elections

VCFSE Mental Health Collective & Panel Elections

Nominations for Chair, Deputy Chair and VCFSE Mental Health Panel Membership are now open! Read more

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 17th March, 2023

Author: Unverified User

Become a community champion: more training dates announced for March

Become a community champion: more training dates announced for March

Is there a particular cause or issue you are keen to champion within your community? Are you currently championing a cause or issue dear to your heart? Would you like to develop skills and knowledge that will help you in being a leader/ champion? If yes, this training is for you! Read more

Published: 27th February, 2023

Updated: 9th March, 2023

Author: Helen Cobain

1.2 Million Pounds is being Donated to Third-Sector Organisations

1.2 Million Pounds is being Donated to Third-Sector Organisations

Congratulation to all the organisations in our area that have just received a share of £1.2m in easyfundraising donations! Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2023

Author: Muhammed Bashir

FREE Building Valuable Relationships Programme launched by BVSC

FREE Building Valuable Relationships Programme launched by BVSC

Building Valuable Relationship Programme comprises five, half day training workshops designed to help you develop rewarding relationships. The programme is essential for those seeking to attract corporate partners and grow donor support. The programme is a partnership between BVSC and Castrama Consulting. Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2023

Updated: 17th March, 2023

Author: Helen Cobain

BVSC's successful Accelerator Programme returns for Spring/Summer 2023

BVSC's successful Accelerator Programme returns for Spring/Summer 2023

The second Accelerator Programme will take place from April 2023 to July 2023, providing participants with expert support to develop an effective Business Development Strategy for their organisationand the support they need to put it into action. Read more

Published: 21st February, 2023

Updated: 23rd February, 2023

Author: Helen Cobain

Making connections is this year's theme for Children's Mental Health Week

Making connections is this year's theme for Children's Mental Health Week

This week (6-12 February) is Children's Mental Health Week which is run by children’s mental health charity Place2Be. The week aims to shine a light on the importance of children and young people’s mental health and in particular the importance of making connections. Read more

Published: 8th February, 2023

Updated: 10th February, 2023

Author: Helen Cobain

The New SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Local Offer Website is now Live!

The New SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Local Offer Website is now Live!

The new Local Offer website is packed with information for children and young people with additional needs. Check out Birmingham’s refreshed SEND Local Offer website. It is the place to go to find information, support and services for children and young people with additional needs aged 0-25 years. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2023

Updated: 21st February, 2023

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Embedding the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector into Birmingham and Solihull's Integrated Care System

Embedding the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector into Birmingham and Solihull's Integrated Care System

Place based events take place online at the end of February and the beginning of March. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2023

Updated: 7th March, 2023

Author: Jacob Standbridge

#ItsNotOK - Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Week (6-12 February)

#ItsNotOK - Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Week (6-12 February)

Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of sexual abuse and violence and to provide an opportunity for any organisation or individual to engage in dialogue. The Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week occurs on the first full week of February. For 2023 that will take place from 6th to 12th February. Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2023

Author: Helen Cobain

BVSC announces Lisa Martinali as new Chair of Trustees

BVSC announces Lisa Martinali as new Chair of Trustees

Lisa was previously Vice Chair, and she has a strong history of linking to BVSC’s work, having previously acted as Third Sector Champion for Children & Young People through our Third Sector Assembly, an earlier iteration of our engagement networks. Read more

Published: 31st January, 2023

Updated: 6th February, 2023

Author: Helen Cobain

Easyfundraising Funding for your Organisation during the Cost of Living Crisis

Easyfundraising Funding for your Organisation during the Cost of Living Crisis

As we all continue to feel the financial pinch, introducing fundraising ideas that are free and easy to maintain are a must. That’s why we encourage our voluntary groups, charities, and CICs to join easyfundraising. Read more

Published: 30th January, 2023

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Cost of Living Report highlights harsh realities faced by Birmingham citizens and Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector challenges

Cost of Living Report highlights harsh realities faced by Birmingham citizens and Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector challenges

A BVSC and Barrow Cadbury Trust funded report on the Cost of Living crisis, following a summit on 1 November 2022, outlines the harsh realities faced by local citizens, and highlights the significant support being offered by Birmingham City’s Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector, even as it faces its own Cost of Living challenges. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2023

Updated: 6th February, 2023

Author: Muhammed Bashir

Birmingham United for Warm Homes Campaign

Birmingham United for Warm Homes Campaign

Birmingham United for Warm Homes campaign is calling on the Government to do more to tackle the cost of living and climate crises. Sign the Open Letter to the Prime Minister now! Read more

Published: 24th January, 2023

Updated: 26th January, 2023

Author: Libby Harris

Location: The Warehouse, 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham, B5 5TH

Migration Policy and Practice release latest Sector Assessment report

Migration Policy and Practice release latest Sector Assessment report

Migration Policy and Practice have just released their latest Sector Assessment report - "Migrant Voices on Barriers to Settlement in Birmingham and the Black Country". Read more

Published: 11th January, 2023

Author: Helen Cobain

RIP Paul Bowater, BVSC Finance Officer

RIP Paul Bowater, BVSC Finance Officer

It is with great sadness I am sharing the passing of Paul Bowater. Paul was ill and took a sudden turn for the worse just before Christmas. He was a retired high-flying accountant working with one of the largest accountancy firms, his work took him all over the world. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2023

Updated: 12th January, 2023

Author: Helen Cobain

What can we expect in environment and energy in 2023?

What can we expect in environment and energy in 2023?

The New Year brings a new opportunity to address environment and energy issues – but what can we expect from 2023? Join us at the Environment and Energy Network online Tuesday 24 February, 1pm – 2.30pm to find out. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2023

Updated: 26th January, 2023

Author: Helen Cobain

Addressing Homelessness in our Communities: Grant Funding Opportunity

Addressing Homelessness in our Communities: Grant Funding Opportunity

BVSC have launched a new community grants fund to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector organisations that are supporting those experiencing homelessness and poor housing in specific geographic areas and defined communities in Birmingham. The fund is aimed addressing homelessness in our communities by building capacity and resilience within existing services across Birmingham. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2022

Updated: 16th February, 2023

Author: Unverified User

Birmingham partnership one of 16 recipients of government funding to support women experiencing reproductive health issues in the workplace

Birmingham partnership one of 16 recipients of government funding to support women experiencing reproductive health issues in the workplace

A Birmingham partnership comprising BVSC, Salus Fatigue Foundation and Disability Resource Centre has been announced as one of 16 organisations in England to receive government funding to support women experiencing reproductive health issues in the workplace. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2022

Updated: 11th January, 2023

Author: Helen Cobain

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  • Understanding the Impact of the Cost of Living Crisis on the Third Sector

    Understanding the Impact of the Cost of Living Crisis on the Third Sector

    How is the cost-of-living crisis affecting your voluntary organisation, charity, or CIC? Complete the Survey by 7 April 2023.

  • Forget Me Not Collection Volunteers

    Forget Me Not Collection Volunteers

    Helping us to facilitate collections in public locations within Birmingham.

  • Join our movement for a Warm Welcome

    Join our movement for a Warm Welcome

    On 13 March, a Warm Welcome Network event took place at Aston Villa Football Club. The event connected organisations offering a Warm Welcome to each other, along with local services and initiatives that can aid them in better supporting our communities. Attendees were also able to take part in an ‘eco-system hackathon’- sharing how Warm Welcome was making a difference to their communities and ideas to improve the network for the future.

  • Birmingham Jobs Fair

    Birmingham Jobs Fair

    This event attracts a mixture of different employers from various industries all recruiting for local jobs. The Birmingham Jobs Fair is a great way to speak with potential employers face-to-face. You can register with employers for jobs, collect info on employers, ask them questions, apply for jobs, or even have a mini interview on the day.

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  • 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.

  • Hardship Grant Community Fund

    Hardship Grant Community Fund

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

  • Become a volunteer

    Become a volunteer

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

  • What we do

    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

    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

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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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