Birmingham Voluntary Service Council

Supporting the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector in Birmingham.

[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

It's here! #BVSC’s Sector Insight series, Issue 1: Birmingham’s #voluntary sector – who we are and what we do.

We start with a celebration of the sector as a major civic and economic force 💫

Read Issue 1 in full 👉 https://t.co/CLlMhnvnC0

#Birmingham #VCFSE #BVSCResearch

[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

Show your suppoort and join #DementiaFriendlyBirmingham today! This free platform helps organisations create welcoming, inclusive and accessible spaces 🌟

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#AgeingWellMonth @healthybrum
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[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

New from #BVSC: 7 things you need to know about the #voluntary sector and #Birmingham. Our new #VCFSE Sector Insight series shares findings from 91 organisations and 16 partner interviews. Look out for Issue 1 next week! @BVSCResearch

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[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

📢 Today @BhamCityCouncil launches its #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek campaign at Council House. Catch the DigiVan as it tours the city raising awareness, encouraging reporting and signposting support: https://t.co/SepuWSjf6L

#ReportIt #DontLookAway #HCAW2026
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[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

Who are you quitting smoking for? Quit smoking this #Stoptober and take a step towards a healthier future for yourself and those closest to you. Explore free support and advice: https://t.co/GzZhQWYkS6

@healthybrum @BhamCityCouncil @NHS

[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're celebrating Black-led orgs in #Birmingham under this year's theme, Honouring our Communities. Are you a Black-led #VCFSE organisation? Share your story with us! Plus: how BVSC is marking the month with food, music and more.
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[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

Growing older should never mean growing disconnected! This #InternationalDayOfOlderPeople, Bridge Point West Midlands demonstrates the importance of digital inclusion, community support and connection. Small steps can make a big difference!
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[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

Join a @BhamCityCouncil and @BVSC webinar on Monday 28th September to explore #health inequality challenges, #Marmot City goals & collaborative efforts for a healthier #Birmingham. Register now 👉 https://t.co/kKRu0KgBgB
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[West Midlands Multibank @WMmultibank]

We’re collecting children’s books for families who need them most. Through Amazon’s You Buy, We Donate campaign, every two children’s books purchased triggers a third book donated directly to Multibank, where it’s sorted, packed, and distributed to local families.

[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

Subscribe to our weekly #newsletter and join 6,000+ subscribers to receive a round-up of the week's news, funding alerts, surveys & consultations, volunteering opportunities, events, training & sector jobs.

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#BVSC #Birmingham #community #VCFSE

[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

Celebrate #NationalFoodBankDay with @FareShareMids, recognising food banks, volunteers, and wider food support across Birmingham.

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#FoodBank #FoodInsecurity #DonateFood #VolunteerForFood #SupportLocalFoodBanks #EndHunger #Community
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[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

Voluntary organisations and charities received £2m in #UnrestrictedFunding in August, raised for free from their supporter network shopping online. Register your organisation with @easyuk, and receive free funding in the next payout in November:

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[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

Join @BhamColmore and @BVSC for Connecting Businesses and Charities, a lunch and learn on #CSR, social value, and partnerships that strengthen communities in #Birmingham. #Networking and insights await!

https://t.co/sMKh4b9daU

[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

We're celebrating achieving the @WestMids_CA Thrive at Work bronze award, recognising commitment to workplace health and staff wellbeing 👏🧘‍♀️🥉
https://t.co/QHphOpgsL7

[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

BVSC marks #InternationalYouthDay addressing youth poverty in Birmingham with initiatives like #EarlyHelp, #BedBank and #Multibank for brighter futures.

https://t.co/zDKJgNhZEV

#IYD #IYD2026 #Birmingham #VCFSE #community #children #youngpeople

[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

Don’t miss out on free, unrestricted #funding when you join @easyuk. #JohnLewis, #Tesco and #Argos have donated thousands to #community and #voluntary led organisations across the country – and yours can get a share of future funding too!
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[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

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

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

https://t.co/MSHxnEwXbS

[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

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

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@CPMidlands #QueenAlexandraCharity @cbhallgardens

[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

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

https://t.co/atwvm1H02c

#SouthAsianHeritageMonth #UnityInDiversity #SAHM2026 #OurStoriesMatter

[Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC]

#Communities are calling for bold leadership and investment to tackle #racism and exclusion across #Birmingham.

@BVSC & @WeAreBRIG report, supported by @BhamCityCouncil sets out how city leaders can work to tackle hate.

👉 https://t.co/FkAguRsZRZ

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