We are in the planning stages of moving to a new building. We want to understand how you see yourself and your organisation using the BVSC building of the future. Join our online workshops and share your views! Read more
The State of the Sector Survey provides BVSC Research with the most comprehensive data set about the health of Birmingham’s community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) Sector. It was launched by BVSC Research in 2020 and is being repeated again this Autumn. Read more
If you need more support to find the right funding for your organisation join us at our weekly webinars where you'll learn from peers as well as directly from the funders themselves. Read more
BVSC are working on behalf of Birmingham City Council to ensure that a comprehensive assessment of need, mapping, review of strategy and implementation plan is carried out over the summer of 2021. Read more
easyfundraising puts the easy back into fundraising by turning online purchases into free donations for your voluntary organisation, non-profit, charity, or CIC. As a welcome bonus, easyfundraising is giving away a £100 donation to one lucky organisation in our region if they register by 31 October. Read more
The opportunity to register for cohort 2 is now active! Learn more about the Learning Together programme and get your applications in now. Closing date - 17th September at 12 noon! Read more
Witton Lodge Community Interest Company (CIC) has achieved Registered Provider status. This will allow the newly formed company to apply for funding in order to refurbish derelict properties and build new affordable and social housing for those in need. Read more
The Application portal is now open for the Birmingham 2022 Creative City Grants Programme in partnership with Birmingham City Council. Read more
In partnership with BVSC, Birmingham City Council is donating 500 computers to charities, community groups and other voluntary organisations within Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region. Read more
Director of Adult Social Care, Graeme Betts, has written a letter for volunteers which explains the legal requirements around vaccinations being placed on anyone working or volunteering in a care home. Read more
The first BVSC Kickstart vacancies have gone live with the Department of Work and Pensions and are available for eligible Universal Credit Claimants aged 16 – 24 within Job Centres in the Birmingham Area. Read more
Once a participant has been recruited, we will establish a contract of employment between BVSC Kickstart and the participant and place them on our payroll. Read more
We're currently planning our next State of the Sector Survey Questionnaire. We're calling out to Birmingham's Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise sectors to tell us what we should be asking this year. All you need to do is answer three questions. Read more
BVSC and Acivico have been running webinars, workshops and one to one support to provide support to organisations through this challenging period of reopening or restarting community activity. Thanks to some funding from Birmingham City Council this support for community organisations in the city can continue. The support focuses on managing a building and keeping people safe in it. Read more
This week’s question, if BVSC is not a gateway, how will the funding that is granted be used? Read more
The Community Development Practice Hub aims to connect, inspire and upskill community development practitioners across Birmingham. Come join us on this exciting journey. We offer a tailored approach with a focus on Birmingham-specific learning, challenges, and achievements. Read more
On Thursday 29 July Birmingham's Director of Public Health, Dr Justin Varney, gave an online update on the C-19 situation specifically focussing on questions and concerns raised by the voluntary and community sector. The session was recorded and is now available to view. Read more
The Commitment to Collaborate (C2C) Toolkit to prevent and pelieve homelessness has been launched by the WMCA Homelessness Taskforce in partnership with BVSC. Read more
We are pleased to announce that BVSC Research is leading an alliance which forms the Community Research and Co-Design Partner for the Youth Endowment Fund’s Neighbourhood Fund. Read more
Thanks to a new project being run by three local charities people over 50 in two constituencies in south Birmingham are receiving help to get online and use the internet to improve their health and wellbeing. Read more
This is a burning question that many people have been asking about BVSC Kickstart and this week we aim to give you the full picture of how BVSC Kickstart operates. Read more
In light of an increase in COVID-19 positive inpatients and the rising cases in Birmingham and Solihull, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust will not be lifting any visiting restrictions or changing requirements to wear masks, social distance and wash hands on its sites. Read more
This is a unique offering that allows organisations within our sector to benefit from the Kickstart scheme. Find out how BVSC can support your organisation and utilise this great scheme. Read more
NHS Blood and Transplant is asking for men between the ages of 17 and 66 to consider donating their blood plasma. We urgently need to increase plasma donations in the Birmingham area. Read more