Projects and Programmes

BVSC manages a number of projects and programmes. Click on the links below to find out more about them.

YEF Neighbourhood Fund Programme

The programme will test different models and approaches to community engagement to better understand how, where and why it supports improved outcomes for children at risk of becoming involved in violence. Birmingham is one of five pilot areas. Read more

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. Read more

Housing First

An initiative that provides housing as a first priority for homeless people across the West Midlands. Read more

Ageing Better in Birmingham

A programme that aims to reduce loneliness and social isolation among people over the age of 50 across Birmingham. Read more

Birmingham Changing Futures Together

A Lottery funded programme that works to ensure better support to those with multiple & complex needs. Read more

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Homeless sector pays tribute to Jack Dromey MP

Homeless charities and professional bodies across the country have paid tribute to the life and legacy of Jack Dromey MP after his sad passing on the 7th January.
Opportunity to join a Community stakeholder Panel to oversee Stronger Communities legacy

A community stakeholder panel is to be formed as part of Birmingham City Council’s Everyone’s Battle Everyone’s Business action plan of work within which we are looking at a new approach to equality, diversity and inclusion in the longer term.
Awareness Webinar: Preventing Falls in Older Adults

Dance to Health is the national falls prevention programme using dance. Anyone who works with older people is welcome including staff and volunteers in the voluntary and faith sectors, social workers and social prescribers.
Charity Meetup - Diversify your Fundraising

For February, the theme of the event is Diversify your Fundraising and the event will be especially beneficial to anyone looking for tips to maximise raising money on social media or by trading merchandise.

Become a volunteer

Volunteering involves spending time, unpaid, doing something that is of benefit to others or the environment.
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.
*Deadline extended* Stronger Communities Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund: Phase Two

Birmingham City Council, through the offices of BVSC, want to commission a number of projects that will support the legacy that the 2022 Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham will offer the city. The Stronger Communities’ Commonwealth Games (CWG) Fund has been set up to support a number of activities that will form a key part of this legacy. Closes 22 January!
Birmingham Holiday Activities and Food Grant Programme 2021

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.
Quality Standards
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

Become part of a growing network of voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector organisations in Birmingham.
The Weather Model

This model uses the weather as a metaphor for different elements of reflective practice.
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Vaccination Information and Resources for Communities

As part of the Covid-19 vaccination programme, we have compiled below different information and resources currently available with a specific focus on communities that may have experienced marginalisation.