We would love to bring Birmingham together for the Big Help Out 2024 and encourage citizens to get involved in a weekend of volunteering action that supports local people, communities, services and good causes across the city. Be part of it to make a difference, raise awareness, recruit new volunteers, and involve them in innovative ways. Read more
Following the BVSC 2021 State of the Sector Survey, BVSC Research facilitated five deep dive events to work with the sector to progress the key themes that were highlighted within the survey. This fifth and final deep dive discusses organisational concerns regarding the current funding landscape within the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. Read more
In mid-December 2020, BVSC two online leadership development sessions for voluntary organisations were held online focusing on navigating change in the third sector. These sessions built on a series of activities we have been running together to provide spaces for third sector leaders to reflect on change within voluntary action, in connection with our ESRC-funded Change in the Making research. Read more
Ageing Better in Birmingham was a programme that aimed to reduce loneliness and social isolation among people over 50 across the city. It was built upon the strengths and skills of individuals and groups to create sustainable change within communities.
The programme was delivered by a partnership of voluntary and community sector organisations led by Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) and it was part of Ageing Better, a programme set up by The National Lottery Community Fund. Ageing Better aimed to develop creative ways for people aged over 50 to be actively involved in their local communities, helping to combat social isolation and loneliness. It was one of five major programmes set up by The National Lottery Community Fund to test and learn from new approaches to designing services that aimed to make people’s lives healthier and happier.
The programme engaged with 9,000 people reflective of the 'super diversity' of Birmingham. Participants supported each other out of loneliness and isolation in a way that was verified by independent evaluation and the programme left a transformed landscape for the city. Read more about Age-friendly Birmingham and Neighbourhood Network Schemes.
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Thrive, Closing date: 25 April 2024 Read more
Trident Group, Closing date: 1 April 2024 Read more
Watch Me Play! is a way of supporting babies and young children (aged from 0-7) and their caregivers. Developed with the needs of young children in care in mind, the approach has been found helpful in a wide range of contexts, including perinatal service, post-adoption, young parents, supervised contact, as well as for children who have emerging but unclear needs, and as a first line or waiting list intervention. Read more
Let's lace up and hit the streets for a fun run with Colmore BID - it's time to get moving and enjoy the city together! Read more
SIFA Fireside, Closing date: 14 April 2024 Read more
We are looking for Volunteers from all walks of life with or without watersports experience to come and volunteer to help out around the club and with activities. Read more
About the role Role: Chair of the Board of Trustees, West Smethwick Enterprise Salary: N/A - Voluntary Position Location: Birmingham/Sandwell Time commitment: Five x 3.5 hour Board meetings per year, plus the Mentorship of the Director of Children's Services and occasionally representing the Charity at various events and meetings with key stakeholders. The Chair is also expected to have regular meetings with the Director of Children's Services. Read more
Standing Tall, Closing date: 11 April 2024 Read more
At Community Transport as we enter our 60th year, we are delighted to be able to offer the following services to charities, CIOs, CICs, voluntary groups, residential homes, youth groups, faith groups, schools, colleges etc.: Read more
Father Hudson's Care, Closing date: 9 April 2024 Read more
Locality is delivering the ‘Build’ programme which aims to help social economy organisations increase their trading income and impact. Participants must be based in the West Midlands with a turnover between 50k to 100k pa. Read more
The Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Charity is an official charity registered with the Charity Commission under the registered charity number 1069427 to raise and receive legacies and donations for Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. BCHC charity funds ‘extra’ activity, equipment, or initiatives, not funded as part of core BCHC services. These are the things that will bring a smile to patients, enhance their experience or improve their care with us. Read more
Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens Trust, Closing date: 21 April 2024 Read more
As a Welcome Host you will be joining the Visitor Experience department, greeting visitors and sharing the stories of our exhibits. Our Welcome Host volunteers help us make their visit engaging and impactful, creating special moments and memories within the unique setting of our museum. Read more
SIFA Fireside, Closing date: 12 April 2024 Read more
New project to provide friendship and activities to older adults in care homes. Read more
Advocacy Matters as a local charity. We aim to provide adults at risk with an independent advocate to ensure individuals are heard & their rights, concerns & needs are acted upon. An Independent Advocate will enter into a partnership with a disabled or person with needs who requires the support of an Independent advocate, to speak up about their issues/wishes, be listened to access services get outcomes; as they require. If you are a good listener, non judgemental. Read more
Do you want to help make a difference to children's lives through free play in nature? Seeking new Board members to help develop and grow our small, dynamic charity and make a positive impact on children's play! Read more
Sutton Coldfield YMCA, Closing date: 8 April 2024 Read more
Seven Up Charity, Closing date: 11 April 2024 Read more
BVSC lead the project. Co-ordination, project management, finance, monitoring, evaluation, public relations, communication and signposting with wider Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise sector and public and private sector partners including through our communications and networks – particularly through our Environment & Energy and Cost of Living Networks. Read more
Acocks Greener is a new community association for the wards of Acocks Green and Tyseley & Hay Mills. Our mission is to help people and businesses to prepare for global warming. We intend to be the example for the rest of Birmingham, showing what can be done and how we can do it. Read more