Engage for Funding: Summer Surgery & Birmingham Community Lottery

Make sure you tune in to Engage for Funding Forum on Monday 6th July 1-2pm where we will have a Summer Surgery for your questions and we will learn about Birmingham Community Lottery as a fundraising tool. Read more

Training

Welcome to the training page! Here you will find free and paid-for training courses that are hosted by various organisations. Looking to advertise your training? Click here.

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Free Online Masterclass: Navigate Workplace Conflict

Join our free 30-min online masterclass for managers and learn to harness workplace conflict for stronger team alignment. First Friday each month. Brought to you by A Brilliant Thing CIC. Read more

Engage for Funding: Summer Surgery & Birmingham Community Lottery

Make sure you tune in to Engage for Funding Forum on Monday 6th July 1-2pm where we will have a Summer Surgery for your questions and we will learn about Birmingham Community Lottery as a fundraising tool. Read more

Community Solar Foundation Course - Sign Up for September Training

Big Solar Co-op are setting up a foundational course which will enable members of the public to understand how community solar works and to become effective agents of change by working to get new solar built on rooftops in their communities. The course will be focused on practical action rather than policy, and deeply rooted in experience of delivery. The Big Solar Co-op already works with volunteers from across the UK to deliver solar on a daily basis. Read more

Latest

Communities Urge Bold Leadership and Investment to Tackle Racism and Exclusion

A new report outlines growing concerns about the rise in racism, hate incidents and a declining sense of safety across Birmingham’s communities - and sets out a series of recommendations to city leaders for tackling these issues. The report gathers the findings of a Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Community Cohesion Summit held in February 2026 convened by BVSC and BRIG with support from Birmingham City Council.
Green Village at European Athletics Championships

The European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026 is more than a world-class athletics event- it is an opportunity to demonstrate how major sporting championships can create meaningful environmental and social impact. We are aiming to offer a dedicated “Green Village”—a high-footfall space within the event designed to engage and inspire spectators around environmental sustainability. We are looking for organisations who can showcase what they are doing while engaging visitors to the event.
Call for proposals: independent evaluation of the Inclusion Health Living Library

The Inclusion Health Living Library initiative is a new programme designed to bring together system leaders, practitioners and voluntary sector partners with people who have direct lived experience of exclusion and inequality. The Living Library is being delivered on behalf of Birmingham City Council’s Public Health division by BVSC, and together we’re seeking proposals from suitably qualified academic or evaluation organisations to independently evaluate it.
Together St Paul’s Wins Prestigious Weston Charity Award

Together St Paul’s named a winner of the Weston Charity Awards 2026 – a national programme that recognises ambitious charities making a difference in their communities. Selected from more than 180 applicants, Together St Paul's is one of just 22 charities across the Midlands, Wales and the North of England to receive this award. For over 50 years, Together St Paul’s has worked alongside the people of Balsall Heath and Birmingham, supporting young people, families and communities to thrive.

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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