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Voscur We are the support & development agency for Bristol's Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise orgs

Thinking about bringing AI into your charity, but worried about hidden costs? 💰 Before you dive in or commit to subscrip...
08/10/2026

Thinking about bringing AI into your charity, but worried about hidden costs? 💰

Before you dive in or commit to subscriptions, join us for AI Costs 101: Practical cost awareness for using AI - a friendly session run by Tech4Good South West, designed to make budgeting for AI completely transparent.

What we’ll unpack together:

- The true cost of AI: Looking beyond tool subscriptions to staff time, setup, testing, and ongoing maintenance

- Spotting hidden expenses: Learning how to ask the right questions before commitments add up

- Smarter budgeting: Practical frameworks to help charitable organisations plan sensibly and spend wisely

Whether you’re just starting to explore or already have projects in motion, this session will give you a grounded overview of how to navigate AI costs with confidence

👤 Hosted by Dave Preedy, Former Microsoft professional now helping South West organisations make practical, informed decisions about digital, data and AI.

👉 Save your spot: 19th November, 12:00-13:00, Online, https://luma.com/vk3zusvm

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Voscur’s newsletter is sent out monthly – designed to contain useful information for a wide range of voluntary, communit...
08/10/2026

Voscur’s newsletter is sent out monthly – designed to contain useful information for a wide range of voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) stakeholders, including frontline organisations, public commissioners and private sector partners.

Each bulletin contains local highlights across a range of topics, such as local policy news, commissioning and funding opportunities, future training courses and jobs.

Use the form on our website to add your email address to our mailing list: voscur.org/newsletter/

The VCSE sector is the backbone of Bristol during a crisis. We are the first to respond and the last to leave - yet to c...
07/10/2026

The VCSE sector is the backbone of Bristol during a crisis. We are the first to respond and the last to leave - yet to continue keeping communities afloat, we need continued systemic support.

Join us for our upcoming Voice & Influence Network events, where we are coming together to tackle a crucial theme: Preparing for Future Crises: Advocating for the VCSE Sector's Vital Role. 🚨

Together, we’ll work to articulate our sector’s true value, advocate for the structural support we need, and ensure our collective voice shapes city-wide planning. We’ll also be sharing key findings from the BNSSG VCSE Alliance 'data & insights' report to ground our discussions in solid evidence.

Grab your seat at the table:

1️⃣ Communities of Place: 13th October, 10:00-12:00, new University of Bristol's Sloane Robinson building + tour!
For groups that serve a specific neighbourhood.

2️⃣ Communities of Practice Network: 14th October, 13:30-15:30, new University of Bristol's Sloane Robinson building + tour!
For service providers in defined areas of practice.

3️⃣ Communities for Equalities: 21st October, 10:30-12:30, The Pickle Factory, tour of Sloane Robinson building to be organised soon!
For organisations focused on equality issues, and are themselves equalities led.

👉 Reserve your spot here: https://voscur.org/events/

Pictured: A circular table with seats around and a photograph of a group discussion in the middle, with text reading 'Voice and Influence Networks' to reinforce the importance that groups come together and have their seat at the table.

Another circular table with text reading 'You are critical in a crisis, let's make sure decision-makers know it', to reinforce the theme of the 3 events.

3 chairs with a location symbol, a support services symbol and a championing hand in front of a rainbow, to represent what type of organisations these 3 networks are for.

The BNSSG State of the Sector report is now LIVE! You can see all of the stats we've been sharing recently in more depth...
06/10/2026

The BNSSG State of the Sector report is now LIVE!

You can see all of the stats we've been sharing recently in more depth, exploring what they mean for your organisation.

The dashboard is a wonderful resource to access the findings in a more accessible way, jumping straight to what matters for you 👉 bnssg.stateofthesector.org.uk

Ready to turn your community idea into reality? Or take your new project to the next level? 👥✨Whether you’re exploring a...
05/10/2026

Ready to turn your community idea into reality? Or take your new project to the next level? 👥✨

Whether you’re exploring a brand new concept or actively building something in your local neighbourhood, running a successful group takes strategy and strong teamwork.

Join us for a free practical workshop designed to help you launch and run a community group from scratch...

What we’ll cover:
- Defining your vision and measuring impact
- Scoping existing local initiatives (avoiding duplication)
- Building and leading a strong, dedicated team
- Managing committees, finances, and effective meetings
- Moving seamlessly from ideas to action

👉 15th October 6-8pm
📌 Location: Knowle West Healthy Living Centre, Downton Road, BS4 1WH
🔗 https://events.aidecrm.co.uk/voscur/events/395

Around six in ten people aged 50 and over believe that local people pull together to improve their neighbourhood (Centre...
01/10/2026

Around six in ten people aged 50 and over believe that local people pull together to improve their neighbourhood (Centre for Ageing Better) - and across Bristol, our local voluntary sector proves that true every single day. 🌟

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Today, all of us at Voscur want to extend our gratitude to every organisation dedicated to connecting our community. The activities and warmth you provide ensure older adults in our neighbourhoods are supported, included, and empowered to thrive.

When we share our strengths and work collaboratively, we build an inclusive environment where no one feels isolated as they age. Thank you to our local partners for your unwavering commitment to making our community a more vibrant place for all.

Let’s celebrate our local heroes - read our digital IDOP Community Spotlight Magazine today! 📖👇

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Ebenezer Church
Age UK Bristol
Alive Activities
Bristol Disability Equality Forum
West of England Sport Trust (Wesport)
SecondStep (Bristol Wellbeing College)
Swift Primary Care Network
Hillfields Community Garden
The Inns Court Community and Family Centre
Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust
Redcatch Community Garden
Connexus Primary Care Network

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If you want to understand a community, start by listening to the organisations working alongside it every day.Every day,...
01/10/2026

If you want to understand a community, start by listening to the organisations working alongside it every day.

Every day, VCSE organisations work alongside people and communities, building relationships, responding to emerging needs and understanding the challenges that don't always appear in reports or statistics.

That local knowledge is invaluable.

The people closest to an issue often have the clearest insight into what will make a difference.

That's why it's so important that VCSE organisations have a meaningful role in the conversations that shape our communities.

At Voscur, we're committed to ensuring the sector's voices are heard. Bringing together organisations, decision-makers and partners to create solutions that are informed by lived experience and local knowledge.

💬 Where do you think the VCSE sector's voice is still missing?

What exactly is ‘social investment’? Social investment is the use of repayable finance to achieve a social purpose, and ...
30/09/2026

What exactly is ‘social investment’?

Social investment is the use of repayable finance to achieve a social purpose, and charities and social enterprises of all sizes use it to:
✔️ grow their organisations
✔️ fund contract delivery and working capital
✔️ buy assets
✔️ increase their impact on society

Got more questions? Everything you need (and more) is on the Good Finance UK Knowledge Hub 👉 https://www.goodfinance.org.uk/knowledge-hub?utm_source=voscur_facebook&utm_medium=organic_social

Pictured: Navy blue Good Finance graphic promoting the Knowledge Hub on the Good Finance website, illustrated with mockups of the tool on a laptop, tablet, and mobile showing articles on social investment topics.

How do ambitious community groups become long-term sustainable businesses? It's a question more organisations are asking...
29/09/2026

How do ambitious community groups become long-term sustainable businesses?

It's a question more organisations are asking and one that Good Finance answers in their new blog in partnership with Plunkett UK.

From how to utilise early-stage grants and donations to accessing bigger funds via social investment, find out how to sustain community-owned businesses.

Read the blog to discover more about:
✅ How to save a community business
✅ Community shares: what they are + real life example
✅ Loans for community businesses: how they work + real life example

Take your community group to the next level today 👉

https://www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/can-community-action-really-become-sustainable-business?utm_source=voscur_facebook&utm_medium=organic_social

Pictured: Navy blue Plunkett UK and Good Finance co-branded new blog graphic asking, 'Can community action really become a sustainable business?', with a photo of a large group of people celebrating outside the Bell Inn pub holding a 'Save The Bell Inn' banner.

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