Trusted Partner Hub Hardship Grant Community Fund-Trusted Partner Hub https://www.bvsc.org/trusted-partner-portal-information Welcome to the trusted partner hub where you can view the latest news updates, access signposting & information resources, and access portal training & guidance. Latest News 30/01/23: We’re pleased to announce that we will be opening up for applications on Monday 6th February. Please visit https://www.bvsc.org/hsf for details of our public-facing comms. Please do not make applications before this date. Signposting, Information and Advice Connecting Applicants to support services: Birmingham City Council’s Customer Service Centres – Details of Customer Service Centres across Birmingham who can assist with Welfare Benefits, Financial Problems, and Housing Issues Local Welfare Provision Scheme – Details of the LWP scheme aimed at helping vulnerable people in short term crisis with food and essential items Community Connectors - Information on how to get started with your local community connector, linking families to community support and assets Route 2 Wellbeing Directory - City-wide Voluntary and Community service directory The Waiting Room Support Directory - City-wide Voluntary and Community service directory Birmingham Food Justice Map - Interactive map of City-wide food banks and warm welcome spaces Birmingham Warm Welcome Space Directory - Details of all the spaces in your area where you can come and keep warm this winter Birmingham Connect to Support-online information and advice guide, community directory and marketplace for citizens of Birmingham Advice and Information: Birmingham Housing Advice Pack Help in Brum: Birmingham Cost of Living Support Government Cost of Living Support Factsheet Check benefits and support you can get British Gas Energy Support Turn2Us Benefits Calculator Support for Carers Change Grow Live alcohol and drugs advice Help and Support with your application Portal Guide: How to submit an application Portal Guide: How to review flagged and rejected applications Portal Guide: How to check an application's status Portal Guide: The Application Process & Waiting Lists (Locality Leads) Trusted Partner Checklist Key Contacts (opens as pdf)