Place of Work

Is there a particular area that you work or would like to work in? Is your area of work neighbourhood/community-based, at ward/constituency level, a certain part of Birmingham City, City-wide, Regional, National or even International?

Working with Place-Based Networks –

Although BVSC and our partners work across Birmingham City, we also work with place-based/ geographical networks, including supporting key anchor organisations to work with other organisations and citizens in particular communities.

If your organisation works in, or would like to work in a particular place or geographical area of the City then you may consider engaging with or joining one of these networks, dependent upon your area of interest, to get support for your organisation and beneficiaries and the opportunity to meet other organisations operating in these areas.

The main place-based networks and constituent anchor organisations we work with include:

Neighbourhood Network Schemes (NNS) –

NNS aim to help older adults and adults with disabilities to lead healthy, happy and independent lives in their own homes and communities.

Birmingham City Council has developed and funds NNS and BVSC provides support.

These work across the ten Birmingham constituencies.

Each constituency has a lead organisation or partnership which develops the NNS. In eight of Birmingham’s constituencies, this is a voluntary sector organisation. In two constituencies, Selly Oak and Perry Barr, the City Council’s Neighbourhood Development Support Unit is the lead facilitator. The map below shows the current lead facilitators in each constituency.

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More information: www.bvsc.org/neighbourhood-network-schemes-in-birmingham

https://www.bvsc.org/birmingham-connect-to-support

Early Help –

The Early Help System is a way for all families, children and young people to engage in early conversations about what help and support they may need in every aspect of their lives.

Birmingham Children’s Partnership works with BVSC to provide support.

These work across the ten Birmingham constituencies with locality leads and Early Help Community Connectors.

More information: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50224/birmingham_childrens_partnership/2156/birmingham_childrens_partnership_-_resources

https://r2wbirmingham.info/early-help

Birmingham & Solihull ICS/ ICB Locality Partnerships –

BVSC supports VCFSE involvement in the ICS (Integrated Care System)/ICB (Integrated Care Board) Locality Partnerships supporting partnerships with regards to health and social care. These work across five localities, with each locality covering two constituencies.

More information:

https://www.bvsc.org/health-social-care

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 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.

More information:

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50274/cost_of_living_support/2637/birmingham_warm_welcome_spaces

East Birmingham Inclusive Growth Programme –

The East Birmingham Inclusive Growth Programme is a 20-year initiative to bring investment into the area and create strong links between the council and the community. Working in partnership, we aim to give residents, local businesses and community groups the tools to build on the great work already taking place in East Birmingham.

More information:

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20008/planning_and_development/2814/east_birmingham_inclusive_growth_programme

BIDs (Business Improvement Districts) –

A number of Birmingham’s centres have Business Improvement Districts (BIDs).

BIDs are a public-private partnership in which businesses within a defined area of the city pay an additional levy to fund improvements to the local area.

More information: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50228/urban_centres_toolkit/2037/enhancing_local_identity_and_design/3

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