Community Leadership roles, such as school governors, can be an incredibly rewarding way to give back to your local community as well as offer an opportunity for professional development. By helping serve your community and its vital institutions you can help yourself grow as an individual and as a leader. At the WMCA’s future community leaders’ opportunities fair you’ll have the chance to learn more about some fantastic community leadership roles in your region. Read more
Have you attended Great Community Meetings or Great Community Groups? Would you like to refresh your skills and connect with other people creating great thinking spaces in their communities? Then Question Club is for you. Read more
Dr Sean Shiels is a Programme Manager in the Route to Net Zero team at Birmingham City Council and will be joining us for the meeting. Sean’s presentation will walk through the council’s approach to tackling net zero, outlining how council and city emissions are quantified/reported, and share a summary of the council’s net zero programme structure and priorities. Read more
Navigating the thousands of funding sources is a hugely complex challenge. However, BVSC has a free portal that members can use to quickly identify funders and programmes that match your mission. Come along to understand how to get the best out of the portal and access more funding! Read more
Volunteer Expo is the first event of its kind in the UK, bringing together individuals and organisations from across the whole of civil society and the voluntary sector under one roof. Read more
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A space to think about you and what you’d like to do. Living Your Best Life is a series of FREE wellbeing workshops for LGBTQI+ people aged 50+. Read more
We're here to help answer your home energy questions. 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Read more
Birmingham and the West Midlands domestic property energy efficiency industry will get a major boost with the launch of this region's first Retrofit Action Week (RAW) from 11-19 May 2024. Read more
Birmingham Settlement is delivering a programme of training suitable for those working in social care or those who simply have an interest in the training topics. All training sessions are half a day (3.5 hours – including break) and cost £50/person. Sessions will be delivered from Birmingham Settlement Sports & Community Centre in Kingstanding (B44 9SH), or our Nature & Wellbeing Centre in Ladywood (B16 0SL). Read more
If you have responsibility for organising volunteers and you are in a paid or voluntary role, this course is ideal. People who have previously worked/volunteered in this role may also apply. Get the knowledge and skills required to be able to effectively manage volunteers and ensure that your organisation makes the most of their valuable contribution. Gain the key management skills and knowledge necessary to give your organisation the edge and equip yourself with a range of transferable skills. Read more
Retrofit Balsall Heath is organising a day of free activities and inspiration for Retrofit Action Week, Birmingham. See below for further information and our provisional programme. Read more
A Conference with Intergenerational Dialogue rooted in Communities exploring the theme of Building Mental Health resilience. People from minority communities are often diagnosed with severe mental health problems up to eight times more compared with the wider population. Moreover, these communities experience more restrictive measures within the health system, including being subjected to forensic services and locked wards. This conference will involve an Intergenerational Dialogue root. Read more
A day to make you a better manager. The morning session explores how to manage yourself and the afternoon builds on this to look at managing others. This action packed day is followed up with an individual coaching session to ensure you make the most of your learning. Fee £245.00 Read more
Join us for a workshop on navigating menopause and peri-menopause - let's tackle this together! Read more
In celebration of Deafblind Awareness Week (June 24th to June 30th), we invite you to join us for Yarnbombing Workshops with Cosby Yarn Bomb. Read more
Join us for The Connection Counts Conference, featuring guest speakers, workshops and insight into the power & purpose of connection. Read more
In this workshop you will get a better understanding of: •The importance of having a healthy balanced lifestyle •Meditation, breath work and other strategies to help reduce stress and anxiety •Managing every day stresses •Improving your mind-set •Creating a brighter future •Alternative therapies Read more
Witton Lodge Community association is working in partnership with community groups in North Birmingham to develop a Community Voice Forum. The Forum will be an avenue to work together for the benefit of people and communities they live in. We are looking for people (local residents) who can proactively provide input and support to underpin and shape services around six themes: Housing, Employment, Environment, Health, Enterprise and Volunteering. Read more
• What impact will Section 114 have on community assets? • What expectations and opportunities are there for local Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector organisations to take over the management of/ lease/ purchase Council buildings, land, property and assets? • What support will be provided to VCFSE sector organisations with regards to community assets? Hear from Council and VCFSE leaders and have your say. Read more
A safe, sober and creative space in celebration of Birmingham Pride. Join Birmingham Mind for another night of creativity, expression and celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. Share your stories, comedy, poems, music and art in a safe and inclusive space that honours diverse voices in the community. Read more