Measles cases are spreading in Birmingham, with unimmunised children under 5 most affected. Take action now to protect yourself and others. By Birmingham City Council. Read more
Visit Volunteer Brum to find all the latest volunteering opportunities. Volunteer Brum connects Birmingham's residents with opportunities to volunteer and create positive change in their community. Whether you're passionate about giving back or looking to lend a hand, Volunteer Brum makes it easy to get involved. Plus, it empowers local charities, voluntary, and community groups to tap into a network of dedicated volunteers keen to make a difference. Let's come together and make a differen Read more
Following the BVSC 2021 State of the Sector Survey, BVSC Research facilitated five deep dive events to work with the sector to progress the key themes that were highlighted within the survey. This fifth and final deep dive discusses organisational concerns regarding the current funding landscape within the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. Read more
In mid-December 2020, BVSC two online leadership development sessions for voluntary organisations were held online focusing on navigating change in the third sector. These sessions built on a series of activities we have been running together to provide spaces for third sector leaders to reflect on change within voluntary action, in connection with our ESRC-funded Change in the Making research. Read more
Ageing Better in Birmingham was a programme that aimed to reduce loneliness and social isolation among people over 50 across the city. It was built upon the strengths and skills of individuals and groups to create sustainable change within communities.
The programme was delivered by a partnership of voluntary and community sector organisations led by Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) and it was part of Ageing Better, a programme set up by The National Lottery Community Fund. Ageing Better aimed to develop creative ways for people aged over 50 to be actively involved in their local communities, helping to combat social isolation and loneliness. It was one of five major programmes set up by The National Lottery Community Fund to test and learn from new approaches to designing services that aimed to make people’s lives healthier and happier.
The programme engaged with 9,000 people reflective of the 'super diversity' of Birmingham. Participants supported each other out of loneliness and isolation in a way that was verified by independent evaluation and the programme left a transformed landscape for the city. Read more about Age-friendly Birmingham and Neighbourhood Network Schemes.
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Find out more about DRC, a pan disability charity providing a wide range of services across the West Midlands. Our services include IAG, personal skills development, help with employment or training and health and social groups. Read more
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. Read more
Cleo Bucknor helps charities, community groups and VCFSE organisations use AI to do more with less, saving time, cutting admin and building staff confidence using free tools. No IT department. No technical experience needed. Read more
New workshop Flood - Aware, Prepare and Care delivered by Selini Mistry from the British Red Cross. Read more
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. We are really keen to gain your view as one of our stakeholders and your view will be part of wider engagement, including mental health services staff, commissioners, parent/ carers and young people. Read more
National Youth Agency are inviting all frontline youth workers and organisations to complete the National Youth Sector Census. If you deliver youth work directly, your insight is crucial. Read more
We are really pleased to share that our social media pages have now launched, alongside our IABM page on the BSMHFT website and a special radio series with Unity FM! We’ll be using these spaces to share updates, reflections, resources and some exciting posts over the coming weeks as the project continues to grow. Please do follow, share and help us spread the word! Read more
Join a University of Glasgow study exploring rest and free time under disabling capitalism. The questionnaire seeks responses from UK-based people who self-identify as being disabled, chronically ill, learning disabled, d/Deaf, neurodivergent, having impairments, or experiencing mental distress. Share your views today. Read more
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people in Birmingham? Join our Young Scrutineers Programme to improve services, share your views, and help keep children in Birmingham safe. Learn new skills and create change! Read more
Unpaid carers are invited to join a free fortnight of simple gardening and nature activities this summer from Carers UK and Thrive. Green Care for You is a gentle two-week programme designed to help unpaid carers, looking after a family member or friend who is older, disabled or has a long-term health condition, enjoy the benefits of gardening and nature in a way that fits around their caring role. Read more
Modern lakeside venue available for meetings, training, workshops, conferences and community events with free parking and on-site catering. Read more
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. Read more
Birmingham Hospice’s Reloved Brum charity superstore in Harborne is proudly supporting the national Mend It May campaign in partnership with Birmingham City University (BCU). Mend it May, an initiative from Sustainable Fashion Week, encourages people to repair and reimagine their clothing, helping to reduce waste and challenge the culture of fast fashion. Read more
ChangeKitchen CIC has been announced as WINNERS of the Sustainability & CSR award in the brand new for 2026, national Good Food SME Awards. Read more
The British Red Cross designed these free, educational workshops to help you learn vital life skills and build resilience. We cover a range of wellbeing and humanitarian topics and our training workshops can range from creative problem-solving to practical first aid training. Read more
Marie Curie and University College London are looking for people to take part in a new research project exploring the end of life care experiences of first-generation migrants in the UK. Read more
The UK's copper landline network is being retired and moving to digital landlines, providing a safer, more reliable service ahead of the industry‑wide switchover in January 2027. In the final year of the nationwide upgrade, BT is reminding customers that support is available and that failing to respond to messages may result in disruption to their phone or broadband services as the switchover deadline approaches. Read more
Individuals, communities and businesses across the West Midlands are being urged to help transform the lives of the region’s young people in an epic 20,000km fitness challenge. Birmingham-based charity Sport 4 Life UK’s Rise Up 2026: Turn Movement into Milestones fundraising initiative marks a significant moment for the organisation as it celebrates 20 years of changing young people's lives. Read more