BrumEnergy

Welcome to BrumEnergy

BrumEnergy is a team of dedicated local organisations that is committed to delivering independent, high-quality home energy and benefits advice to Birmingham residents with health conditions or disabilities, FREE of charge.

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BVSC (Birmingham Voluntary Service Council)

BVSC lead the project. Co-ordination, project management, finance, monitoring, evaluation, public relations, communication and signposting with wider Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise sector and public and private sector partners including through our communications and networks – particularly through our Environment & Energy and Cost of Living Networks.

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Latest

West Midlands Multibank Reaches One Million Milestone to Help Families in Need

One million essential items have been distributed to families in need across the region through the West Midlands Multibank since the project was launched just over a year ago. The milestone was celebrated by BVSC, who oversee the West Midlands Multibank alongside funders Comic Relief and Sport Relief. The West Midlands Multibank receives donations from businesses such as Amazon to distribute to a network of over 200 community partners who then distribute them to families most in need.
CYP Preventative and Early Mental & Emotional Help - External Stakeholders Engagement

Early Help Mental Health Services provide voluntary, preventative support for children, young people, and families facing challenges to prevent future escalations into secondary care mental health services. The way our young people want to access support, and their needs have changed a lot over the last 10 years. We are reviewing our services to ensure we deliver them effectively and to check if our current delivery model meeting patient needs.
Letters, Promises and Belonging: The Children Of Windrush
Birmingham Windrush Service of Commemoration, Thanksgiving and Celebration

The service will include contributions from clergy, community leaders, and the Birmingham Windrush Celebration Legacy Choir.

Home from Hospital Care - People's Corner

Home from Hospital Care is a Birmingham-based charity that has been supporting vulnerable and isolated individuals since 1986. Our mission is to help people regain their independence and wellbeing after a hospital stay through practical support such as food parcels, befriending, benefit checks, and more. In 2022, we were honoured to receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of our long-standing commitment to the community.
Community Energy Birmingham

Community Energy Birmingham aims to reduce carbon emissions in Birmingham with community energy projects. In the 2010s, CEB installed solar panels on community buildings across the city, raising the capital investment with community shares. Since the end of solar subsidies, CEB has been working with Big Solar Coop to continue installing community-owned renewable energy on rooves in Birmingham.
ecobirmingham

We give the people of Birmingham the tools to take positive environmental action and help others do the same.
MECC Trust

For nearly 50 years, MECC Trust has been a driving force for community change, tackling inequality, promoting sustainability, and creating real opportunities. With Level 3 NEA advisors and deep local roots, we deliver practical support, challenge fuel poverty, and work to build greener, fairer futures through trusted outreach and partnerships.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Help for Birmingham households experiencing financial hardship is being developed as part of Birmingham’s Crisis and Resilience Fund (previously known as Household Support Fund/ Hardship Grant Community Fund) programme.
Become a volunteer

Volunteering involves spending time, unpaid, doing something that is of benefit to others or the environment. Find out how you can get involved in volunteering in Birmingham.
The Weather Model

This model uses the weather as a metaphor for different elements of reflective practice.
What we do

BVSC aims to support a vibrant and resilient sector which in turn ensures that people from across the city feel included and engaged and have access to appropriate support from people who understand the issues and challenges they face.
Join BVSC

There are several ways that you can engage with BVSC to stay informed, grow your organisation and connect with others.
Neighbourhood Network Schemes in Birmingham

The aim of Neighbourhood Network Schemes (known as NNS) in Birmingham is to help older adults in Birmingham to lead healthy, happy and independent lives in their own homes and communities.
Funding

Find out how BVSC can help you with fundraising
Compliments, Comments and Complaints Process

At BVSC we strive to provide our customers with the best service possible. We know that some of the best ideas come from people outside of our organisation and we therefore welcome feedback at every level to help us continuously improve what we do. This means that we want to hear from you when things go well, and when things could have gone better.
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