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
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
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
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
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
Recruitment of young people to shape NHS services. Closing date is 2 April 2023. Read more
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
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
Nominations for Chair, Deputy Chair and VCFSE Mental Health Panel Membership are now open! Read more
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
Congratulation to all the organisations in our area that have just received a share of £1.2m in easyfundraising donations! Read more
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
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
Place based events take place online at the end of February and the beginning of March. Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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