Engage for Funding: Funding and support for the young people you support

Make sure you tune in to Engage for Funding Forum on Monday 13th July 1pm - 2pm where we will hear from Catch22 about two fully funded employment programmes. Read more

Training

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Engage for Funding: Funding and support for the young people you support

Make sure you tune in to Engage for Funding Forum on Monday 13th July 1pm - 2pm where we will hear from Catch22 about two fully funded employment programmes. Read more

Free webinar: Using AI to automate admin and unlock capacity

Could AI help your organisation save time, reduce admin, and free up capacity for what matters most? Business in the Community has partnered with leading traffic management company Yunex Traffic to offer a free online AI training webinar for charities, community groups, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits. Whether you're new to AI or already exploring tools like ChatGPT and Claude, this practical session will show you how AI can support everyday tasks, helping your team to deliver. Read more

Community Solar Foundation Course - Sign Up for September Training

Big Solar Co-op are setting up a foundational course which will enable members of the public to understand how community solar works and to become effective agents of change by working to get new solar built on rooftops in their communities. The course will be focused on practical action rather than policy, and deeply rooted in experience of delivery. The Big Solar Co-op already works with volunteers from across the UK to deliver solar on a daily basis. Read more

Free Online Masterclass: Navigate Workplace Conflict

Join our free 30-min online masterclass for managers and learn to harness workplace conflict for stronger team alignment. First Friday each month from September. Brought to you by A Brilliant Thing CIC. Read more

Latest

Harmful Practices in Birmingham Webinar: Day of Memory for Victims of Honour-Based Abuse

Join us for a special webinar marking the Day of Memory for Victims of Honour-Based Abuse (14 July). This important day provides an opportunity to remember those who have lost their lives to so-called "honour"-based abuse, raise awareness of harmful practices, and strengthen our collective response to protecting women, girls, and those at risk. The webinar will bring together partners from across Birmingham to explore harmful practices within the context of Violence Against Women and Girls.
Art Quarter - Launch of New Community Space

Art Quarter in Digbeth is launching the UK's first Inclusive Football and Sports Fan Zone. At the heart of the space is a permanent large LED screen, creating a flexible venue that can be used all year round for community activities, cultural events and public screenings. While major sporting events will be shown, the vision goes much further. We want this to become a welcoming community space where organisations from across Birmingham can bring people together for a wide range of activities.
Birmingham Indian Film Festival 2026

Join us for a summer of cutting-edge, independent South Asian cinema. Featuring premieres, documentaries, shorts, restored classics from the Indian sub-continent and diaspora, and films showcasing the best of Britain South Asian talent. The 2026 programme is the boldest yet, spanning themes of disability, motherhood, LGBTQIA+ stories, political dramas and Indian cinema classics. Plus get involved with guest Q&As, panel conversations and discussions.
Through Our Eyes: Free Group Exhibition & Workshops

Birmingham-based artist and curator Amish Gudur is inviting the community to Through Our Eyes, a free three-day mixed media group exhibition taking place in collaboration with BRIG, part of the South Asian Heritage Month events and celebrations. The exhibition brings together over 20 artists from across Birmingham and beyond, working across painting, collage, film, poetry, essays, ceramics, textiles, and more.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Help for Birmingham households experiencing financial hardship is being developed as part of Birmingham’s Crisis and Resilience Fund (previously known as Household Support Fund/ Hardship Grant Community Fund) programme.
Become a volunteer

Volunteering involves spending time, unpaid, doing something that is of benefit to others or the environment. Find out how you can get involved in volunteering in Birmingham.
The Weather Model

This model uses the weather as a metaphor for different elements of reflective practice.
What we do

BVSC aims to support a vibrant and resilient sector which in turn ensures that people from across the city feel included and engaged and have access to appropriate support from people who understand the issues and challenges they face.
Join BVSC

There are several ways that you can engage with BVSC to stay informed, grow your organisation and connect with others.
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.
Funding

Find out how BVSC can help you with fundraising
Compliments, Comments and Complaints Process

At BVSC we strive to provide our customers with the best service possible. We know that some of the best ideas come from people outside of our organisation and we therefore welcome feedback at every level to help us continuously improve what we do. This means that we want to hear from you when things go well, and when things could have gone better.
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