The Connection Counts Conference

Join us for The Connection Counts Conference, featuring guest speakers, workshops and insight into the power & purpose of connection. Whether you're dedicated to supporting children and families or shaping the future as an educational professional, this event is tailor-made for you. Hosted by Hannah Simnett, the visionary founder of Cherished, this is the premier gathering for professionals passionate about fostering meaningful connections.

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Birmingham City Council Section 114 & the VCFSE Sector

• On 11 April Birmingham VCFSE sector organisations asked Birmingham City Council Leader & Acting Chief Executive questions on Section 114 • 244 people attended the online event held by BVSC to discuss the potential impact of Section 114 on Birmingham’s VCFSE sector and communities • Recording and presentation from the meeting are now available on BVSC website • A Section 114 Community Assets event is to take place on 23 May • Take part in Section 114 Research led by BVSC Research
Birmingham City Council Section 114: Community Assets Briefing Online Meeting

• 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.
Project & Data Officer

Sustainability West Midlands, Closing date: On Request
BHO: Calling All Vegans To Promote Health Research!

Could you write to your local MP or Councillor to promote our health economics research? The analysis found with that every 1 million people who switch to a vegan diet would generate an estimated £121 million of health care cost savings. We would love support in highlighting this to government.

Birmingham City Council Section 114: Community Assets Briefing Online Meeting

• 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.
National Hoarding Awareness Week 10th Anniversary

HAW is 10 years old - it started in 2014 and has grown each year. it is a time to help to raise awareness around hoarding behaviour , which is a most misunderstood mental health condition. Join us this year to celebrate 10 years and let us know if you plan to do any awareness raising . please enjoy our free HAW pack to help your with your ideas.
The Community Question Club

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.
Retrofit Action Week 2024: Nigel & Marta’s 1950’s Council House Saturday 11th May

Birmingham Green Doors aims to showcase energy efficient homes in Birmingham and the West Midlands. We do this through small group study visits hosted by people who have made energy saving improvements to their homes.
Retrofit Action Day Balsall Heath

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.
Power of the Black Vote

Come join us as we discuss the impact & influence of the Black vote in our communities and how we can harness its power for positive change.
A Place To Call Home in Later Life

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+.
Community Digital Reporter Training

Community Reporting is a movement which enables people to tell their own stories in their own ways, and connects those stories to create a better understanding of issues from people experiencing them and connecting them with people who can work together to create positive changes. The Equality Trust is working with groups and organisations to ensure decisions are informed by the people they affect most. Community Reporting is one of the methods we use to build a better understanding.
Energy Advice Cafe

We're here to help answer your home energy questions. 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
Amba Care Solutions Dementia Ally Training – prioritising dementia prevention.

A free one-day session for everyone who would like to help others reduce their risk of dementia, to provide support and to advocate for better understanding of dementia.