Cost of Living

BVSC and VCFSE organisations across the City are supporting people across the City struggling with the rising Cost of Living.

BrumEnergy

We can help your business’ employees and customers based in Birmingham City area save money on their home energy bills.

BVSC and a consortium of local VCFSE sector organisations are funded by DESNZ and MNZH to deliver BrumEnergy, a free independent home energy advice service to any Birmingham resident.

If your business has employees or customers living in Birmingham City area, please promote this free service to them.

BrumEnergy is also able to deliver talks at your business’ meetings and events.

For more information or to sign up to receive advice visit www.brumenergy.info or contact us at [email protected]

West Midlands Multi Bank

BVSC are working in partnership with Amazon to deliver a West Midlands Multi-Bank [EG2] to support those in need with donations of products and goods.

Warm Welcome Spaces

BVSC and VCFSE organisations across the City are working with Birmingham City Council, Thrive Together Birmingham and other partners to support Warm Welcome Spaces.

Warm Welcome spaces are vibrant local groups bringing people together and strengthens community ties.

Spaces are open to all, inclusive and non-judgemental. They provide free, safe, comfortable and welcoming places where people can come together to take part in activities, access services, get practical advice and support, as well as meet members of their community.

Warm Welcome is not just for winter, spaces are available to use and visit year-round.

The offer at each space will vary but may include:

information, support and guidance (for example on money and debt, energy saving and health and wellbeing)
opportunities to participate in activities and learn new things
free internet access, computers and charging points
a cup of tea or coffee or warm meal
a friendly environment to connect with others within the community

The Warm Welcome network is a partnership with local community, voluntary sector and faith organisations from across Birmingham. There are more than 200 Warm Welcome spaces across the city including libraries, community hubs, places of worship, leisure centres and cafes.

For more information on Warm Welcome Spaces visit: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50274/cost_of_living_support/2637/birmingham_warm_welcome_spaces

If your business could provide donations or services to Warm Welcome Spaces please contact [email protected]

Cost of Living Toolkit

BVSC provide a Cost of Living Toolkit for VCFSE sector organisations.

If your business has something they would like to offer VCFSE sector organisations across the City to support them to work with people struggling with the rising cost of living, which could be included in the Toolkit, then please contact our Strategic Partnership Manager Elizabeth Goodchild at [email protected]

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