Who We Work With

We want to contribute to and be part of the burgeoning research landscape in the West Midlands.

BVSC Research regularly work with a whole range of trusted partners, including:

The Institute for Community Research & Development at the University of Wolverhampton
University of Birmingham
Birmingham City University
Ideas to Impact
Revolving Doors
The Centre for Trust, Peace & Social Relations at Coventry University
Birmingham City Council
West Midlands Combined Authority
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the Clinical Research Network
Sheffield Hallam University Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research

From Networks we are part of:
Voluntary Sector Studies Network: Sophie is a trustee of the Voluntary Sector Studies network which promotes understanding of the UK voluntary sector through research and provides a voice and a meeting place for voluntary sector researchers in the UK at the annual Voluntary Sector and Volunteering Research Conference (VSVR)
VCFSE Infrastructure Research & Policy Group: BVSC lead a national research and policy group, formed to bring together Infrastructure Support organisations (like BVSC) who support the VCFSE across the UK, to share information and learning.
West Midlands Social Care Research Network: Sophie is a member of the NIHR West Midlands Social Care Research Partnership, chaired by NIHR, which brings together academics and representatives from ADAS (Association of Directors of Adult Social Care) and the Clinical Research Network
Birmingham & Solihull NHS Progression Plan (Reaching Under-Served Communities - Community Engagement and Equalities (RUSCCEE) Oversight Group: Sophie sits on this group which brings together partners from across the NIHR, NHS, local authority and the voluntary and community sector to ensure that organisations and groups are working collaboratively. The RUSCCEE is a new partnership which encourages research organisations to undertake community engagement in partnership with partners from the voluntary, community and faith sectors.

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Calling all runners! Take on a fundraising challenge for disadvantaged children

We need your help to fight education inequality. Can you support by fundraising for us in the Birmingham 10K on 5th May? At Action Tutoring, we believe in the power of tutoring. We’re dedicated to ensuring more disadvantaged students receive the support they need to reach their full academic potential, and achieve important pass grades in English and maths. But we cannot do it without you.
Awareness Ambassador

As an Awareness Ambassador, you can play an important role in increasing awareness of diabetes locally and online. You will support Diabetes UK campaigns by taking leaflets and posters along to local community venues such as libraries and community centres and like and share on our social media.
Events Volunteer

Events volunteers help raise awareness of diabetes and Diabetes UK at events around Leicestershire. Events volunteers talk to members of the public in a friendly and enthusiastic manner to raise awareness of diabetes and Diabetes UK, offer appropriate Diabetes UK materials and answer general queries.
Birmingham Hospice Charity Shops - Volunteer Vacancies

Volunteers needed at Birmingham Hospice retail stores. We have 21 shops and are always in need of volunteers.