This is a guide to help people through their self-isolation period. The pack outlines what someone should do if they need to isolate and includes key information on how to access financial and mental health support. Read more
Public Health are commissioning a series of projects with, and for, the Bangladeshi community in Birmingham. These will be a blend of Arts, Culture and Health to focus on: mental health; diabetes; cardiovascular diseases; musculoskeletal diseases; or pregnancy. Read more
We’re looking for 13,000 volunteers to join the Commonwealth Collective and help us deliver a Games to remember. Read more
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. Read more
BVSC are collecting case studies about work undertaken by Community Development practitioners in Birmingham. The case studies will form part of a learning resource we're creating. Read more
NHS Blood and Transplant is asking for men between the ages of 18 and 65 to consider donating their blood plasma. Read more
Community groups are encouraged to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to develop and deliver low carbon projects in Birmingham. Read more
The event, live on Zoom on June 17th will feature representatives from HS2, Commonwealth Games, IM Properties and South & City College Birmingham. Read more
Birmingham 2022 are looking for community groups who will work with artists to fill this city with creative work as part of the Birmingham 2022 Cultural Programme. Thanks to the generous support of Birmingham City Council, we’re looking to fund up to 150 different projects, aiming to get at least one in every ward. Read more
Gallery 37 2021 Artists Residency Programme returns this August for a two-week intensive artist development experience. 100 young creatives (16-25) will be hand-picked and make art across 9 creative camps with nationally recognised specialist mentors. Read more
4000 children and young people contributed to a new and ambitious vision for the city. We know children and families have had a tough experience during the pandemic, so it’s even more important that as Birmingham bounces back, we prioritise their development, outcomes and experience. Read more
Nottingham Trent University, together with the NCVO and Sheffield Hallam, are currently conducting the largest UK study exploring the impact of Covid-19 on the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector. The latest round to the survey is now open until 22nd March. The more organisations that take part in the study, the more impact this can have for the whole sector. Read more
Having just passed the anniversary of the first national lockdown, BVSC Research has produced a series of organisational reflections from senior leaders of Voluntary and Community Sector leaders. Read more
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. Read more
Weight gain has been a major issue during COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar series will provide an overview of how to be healthy by making the right choice of food. Read more
The Birmingham Healthy City Planning Toolkit is now out for consultation until the 30th June 2021. We want the people of Birmingham, strategic partners, and key agencies to let us know if they support the toolkit approach, and to help us to understand whether it presents barriers or opportunities for creating a city that improves health and well-being. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
With almost £150,00 worth of support already distributed to help the elderly and isolated, the Erdington Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS) contract has now been extended for another 12 months. Read more
Made by Mortals CIC a north west music theatre organisation, has launched a national drawing competition for children. Entries will be in with a chance to star in an episode of their hit podcast Armchair Adventures! Read more
following three years of successful pilots, the Department for Education has expanded the HAF programme across England, backed by £220m, ensuring multiple benefits for children, families and communities who have been hit hard by the pandemic. Birmingham City Council will be running the largest scale HAF programme this year. Read more
With more than 30 members representing a range of interests including housing, employment, health and social care and finance, the Task Force has been tireless in its work to create networks that reach and support vulnerable groups and individuals. Read more
This webinar is for organisations and individuals who have an interest in community development and will provide a snapshot of running women's only groups. Read more
BVSC are establishing a network for members across Birmingham who have an interest in employment and training. Read more