BVSC

04/08/2026

| We're recruiting!

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 with Birmingham Voluntary Service Council

• Could your insight help transform lives?

• Do you enjoy turning data into meaningful action and service improvement?

• Are you passionate about working with partners to improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

You'll work closely with partners across housing, homelessness, health, criminal justice and the voluntary sector to ensure the fund is delivering real impact. By analysing performance data, identifying emerging needs and providing strategic insight, you'll help shape service improvements, strengthen partnership working and support better outcomes for Birmingham residents.

𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Tuesday 25th August, 10am

Apply now! 👉 https://www.bvsc.org/vacancy-personalisation-budget-performance-and-insight-lead

29/07/2026

Don’t miss out on free, unrestricted when you join easyfundraising.org.uk. , and have donated thousands to and led organisations across the country – and yours can get a share of future funding too!

Don’t miss out on free, unrestricted funding! Some of the biggest high street retailers will donate to your organisation if you join easyfundraising. The likes of John Lewis, Tesco and Argos have donated thousands to community and voluntary led organisations across the country – and yours can ge...

28/07/2026

📣 New coworking space for Birmingham VCFSE groups in central Birmingham!

Discover affordable in for organisations. Hot desks, meeting rooms & collaborative areas. Opening offer of £6/day. Apply now!

https://www.bvsc.org/news/new-vcfse-co-working-space-opening-in-birmingham-city-centre-opening-offer-6-a-day

27/07/2026

💙 "Volunteering at Age Connects was the best thing I could have done."

After retiring from running a business for 27 years and recovering from a period of ill health, one local volunteer wanted to find a new purpose.

He found it at Age Connects West Midlands.

As well as supporting older people in their community, volunteering helped him rebuild his confidence, meet new people, learn new skills, reduce stress and rediscover a sense of belonging.

His story is a lovely reminder that volunteering changes lives – not just for the people receiving support, but for the volunteers too.

Could this be your next chapter?

Find out more about volunteering on Volunteer Brum.
https://www.volunteerbrum.org/blog/chris-story-finding-purpose-again-with-age-connects-west-midlands

Volunteer, Chris, tells his story about how he came to volunteer with Age Connects West Midlands after retirement.

21/07/2026

📣 Looking for a charity fundraising option? We're celebrating two years of running the and the £33,000 raised for local causes! Join for free and give your fundraising a boost!

https://www.bvsc.org/news/celebrating-two-years-raising-funds-for-local-causes-with-birmingham-community-lottery

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08/07/2026

Join BVSC to honour South Asian Heritage Month this July. Explore the theme 'Unity in Diversity' & celebrate culture, history, and shared values.

https://www.bvsc.org/News/celebrating-south-asian-heritage-month-july-2026

07/07/2026

are calling for bold leadership and investment to tackle and exclusion across .

A new report by BVSC and Birmingham Race Impact Group, supported by Birmingham City Council, sets out how city leaders can work together to build trust and tackle hate.

Read more: https://www.bvsc.org/News/communities-urge-bold-leadership-and-investment-to-tackle-racism-and-exclusion

A new report outlines growing concerns about the rise in racism, hate incidents and a declining sense of safety across Birmingham’s communities - and sets out a series of recommendations to city leaders for tackling these issues. The report gathers the findings of a Voluntary, Community, Faith and...

26/06/2026

and are teaming up to 'Compete 4 Community' with a bigger purpose: supporting .

The Community Investment Games, hosted by Pitch 2 Progress CIC with support from BVSC, Birmingham City Council, Kier Group PLC and the Birmingham Business and Partnership, shows how connection and collaboration can drive local impact.

Read more: https://www.bvsc.org/News/businesses-and-charities-compete-for-the-community-at-the-birmingham-community-investment-games

Businesses, Charities and other Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations came together on 4 June to ‘Compete 4 Community’ in the Birmingham Community Investment Games. The Games, hosted by Pitch2Progress CIC and supported by the Birmingham Business & Community Part...

24/06/2026

RED HEAT HEALTH ALERT 24-25 JUNE 2026

A Red Met Office Heat-health Alert has been issued for the West Midlands and will be in effect between 1am on Wednesday 24 June until 11pm on Thursday 25 June.

📣 Read more on how to stay safe during the hot weather

A Red Met Office Heat-health Alert has been issued for the West Midlands and will be in effect between 1am on Wednesday 24 June until 11pm on Thursday 25 June. STAY SAFE DURING THE HOT WEATHER

23/06/2026

Support a good cause with the and be in with a chance to win a £1,000 Last-Minute Getaway!

Get your tickets by Saturday 27th June! 👉

https://www.birminghamcommunitylottery.co.uk/