Testimonials

Consultancy support provided by the BVSC Research Directorate

“Sophie has provided consultancy support to SIFA Fireside to help us create a values led culture and develop our strategic approach. Sophie spent time getting to know the people that make up SIFA Fireside and her personable approach was particularly noted by staff as we developed our values and strategy. By placing our people at the centre, Sophie was able to help us develop a set of values and strategy that they have felt invested in and committed to delivering. Sophie is professional, responsive and perceptive and her approach is engaging and inclusive. We’ve found the support provided by Sophie invaluable and it has helped to move the organisation forward much more quickly than if we had attempted to go through this process without her help!”

Carly Jones, CEO SIFA Fireside

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Navigator Learning Event from No Wrong Door

On 23rd June 2021 the Navigator Service will be coming to an end. We would like to spend some time sharing with you the things we have learned from working with some of Birmingham's most complex clients.
Customer Support Bootcamp

Generation UK is a charity that supports young people aged 18-29 who face barriers to employment, to build thriving, sustainable careers, and provide employers with the skilled and motivated talent they need. Applications are now open for the 5-week Customer Support Bootcamp.
Community Conversation Birmingham with Business in the Community and Midland Metro Alliance

Business in the Community is working in partnership with Midland Metro Alliance (MMA) as they extend their light rail services in the region to host a Community Conversation event. We’re looking for local, cross sector representatives to get involved in supporting the strengthening and recovery of the Birmingham area.
Children, Young people and Families Networking Event

Do you provide services for children, young people and families (CYPF)? The last 12 months have been challenging on all fronts, however, CYPF has been particularly impacted. A small collective of passionate people who work with CYPF would like to invite you to an interactive session to discuss the opportunities and challenges CYPF are facing now and into the future.

Updated guidance and FAQs for Voluntary, Community Faith and Social Enterprises

BVSC has updated guidance and FAQs to help VCFSE sector organisations to understand what is permissible under the current current national lockdown restrictions which came into force on 5 January 2021.
Stitchers and embroiderers invited to get involved in 2022 Commonwealth Games project

If you enjoy stitching and embroidery, get involved in the Threads Together project and be part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
BVSC launches new employment and training network

BVSC are establishing a network for members across Birmingham who have an interest in employment and training.
Ageing Better Birmingham: Community Development Practice Hub development

As part of Ageing Better in Birmingham’s legacy, BVSC is creating a citywide Community Development Practice Hub rooted in the programme’s ethos and values. Please help us with the hub's development by completing a short survey.
BVSC Lunchtime Business Development Webinars: Series Two

A series of weekly networking and learning opportunities focussed on securing new business for your organisation.
Are you passionate about diverse children's books?

We are seeking volunteers to help deliver our online sessions encouraging families to enjoy diverse books.
Call out to stand in solidarity around the real causes of England's housing emergency

Baobab Women’s Project and Shelter Birmingham have come together to develop a statement of solidarity which puts the record straight about the causes of the housing emergency.
Strategic Partnership Manager

BVSC, Closing date: Monday 26 April 2021
Veg advocates sought for the Food Foundation's Peas Please initiative

Peas Please is about making it easier for people to eat more veg both for a healthy body and a healthy planet. By working with farmers, high street food chains, restaurants, supermarkets, governments and people like YOU, all at the same time, we can make sure everyone can eat enough veg.
Increasing access to lateral flow rapid result testing for C19 in Birmingham

Birmingham City Council is leading the rapid deployment of testing in the community at scale and is working with BVSC to explore the appetite for community organisations to host and run fixed community based testing sites.