Shift.ms, a free service supporting people with Multiple Sclerosis

Shift.ms are a global charity that supports recently diagnosed people as they make sense of MS. We’re independent and our app is free. Connect with other MSers, get free 1:1 support and be part of a community that understands what it’s like to live with MS.

Click here to find out more about the Shift.ms app

The Buddy Network connects newly diagnosed MSers with someone that’s been living with the condition for longer, for emotional support, tailored advice, and coaching to make proactive decisions.

Click here to watch a video about The Buddy Network

Latest

Rathbones Charity Expert Series: Resilience in the Future Funding Landscape

Charities are operating in an increasingly challenging funding environment. In this Rathbones Charity Expert Series webinar, Emma de Closset, Chief Executive of UK Community Foundations, explores how charities can strengthen their financial resilience in the face of ongoing pressure and uncertainty.
MECC Trust Digital Café

Need help getting online? These sessions are suitable for older adults, beginners, and anyone who would like support with digital technology. No booking is required – simply drop in for help and advice.
Neighbourhood Futures Festival

The Neighbourhood Futures Festival is a community-powered celebration of nature, creativity and connection in the heart of Birmingham. This free 3-day festival brought to you by charity Birmingham Settlement takes place 26th-28th June 2026 at the Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre – a tranquil urban oasis beside the Local Nature Reserve of Edgbaston Reservoir.
Good Finance Live

Building knowledge and partnerships for social investment. This is an opportunity for charity and social enterprise leaders who are actively seeking social investment to make valuable connections and delve into what repayable finance really entails.

Free Workshop: Flood - Aware, Prepare and Care

New workshop Flood - Aware, Prepare and Care delivered by Selini Mistry from the British Red Cross.
Improving Access for Black Men (IABM)

We are really pleased to share that our social media pages have now launched, alongside our IABM page on the BSMHFT website and a special radio series with Unity FM! We’ll be using these spaces to share updates, reflections, resources and some exciting posts over the coming weeks as the project continues to grow. Please do follow, share and help us spread the word!
Young Scrutineers Programme – Get Involved!

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people in Birmingham? Join our Young Scrutineers Programme to improve services, share your views, and help keep children in Birmingham safe. Learn new skills and create change!
Green Care for You: a fortnight of simple nature activities for unpaid carers

Unpaid carers are invited to join a free fortnight of simple gardening and nature activities this summer from Carers UK and Thrive. Green Care for You is a gentle two-week programme designed to help unpaid carers, looking after a family member or friend who is older, disabled or has a long-term health condition, enjoy the benefits of gardening and nature in a way that fits around their caring role.
Birmingham Hospice’s retail collaboration with Birmingham City University

Birmingham Hospice’s Reloved Brum charity superstore in Harborne is proudly supporting the national Mend It May campaign in partnership with Birmingham City University (BCU). Mend it May, an initiative from Sustainable Fashion Week, encourages people to repair and reimagine their clothing, helping to reduce waste and challenge the culture of fast fashion.
ChangeKitchen CIC wins national award

ChangeKitchen CIC has been announced as WINNERS of the Sustainability & CSR award in the brand new for 2026, national Good Food SME Awards.
A life changed with every step: West Midlands urged to travel 20,000km to kickstart youth careers

Individuals, communities and businesses across the West Midlands are being urged to help transform the lives of the region’s young people in an epic 20,000km fitness challenge. Birmingham-based charity Sport 4 Life UK’s Rise Up 2026: Turn Movement into Milestones fundraising initiative marks a significant moment for the organisation as it celebrates 20 years of changing young people's lives.
Telephone Befrienders needed - can you give 1hr per week?

Sandwell Advocacy’s Sandwell Together is a telephone befriending service supporting local people facing loneliness and isolation through meaningful connection. We are looking for people 18years old or over, with kindness, empathy and good listening skills who would like to make a real difference to the lives of others, for a commitment of six months.
Find your nearest Digital Café to upskill, host or volunteer

Digital Cafés are part of our mission to make digital life easier and help people across Birmingham feel more confident online. They bring together community partners and volunteers to offer one-to-one support with everyday technology, such as smartphones, tablets, email, video calls, and online services, all in familiar local spaces.
Long Covid Support - In-Person Peer Support Group

Due to the decommissioning of NHS Long Covid services across Birmingham, the charity is setting up a monthly in-person peer support group (IPPS) to help and support those who are living with Long Covid, age 16+ and carers of a loved one living with Long Covid.

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.
Quality Standards
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