BVSC's Weekly e-bulletin
Friday 19 November 2021
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Queen’s 70th (Platinum) Jubilee Funding Programme launched
To mark Her Majesty the Queen’s 70th Jubilee, The National Lottery Community Fund will make funding available to 70 projects across the UK. This is a significant National moment, and we are looking for projects that go beyond simply celebrating it.
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Integrated Care System - Place based information sessions taking place in December
These place based sessions will provide an update on recent and upcoming developments of Birmingham and Solihull’s Integrated Care System, which will become a statutory body from April 2022. Discuss the purpose and aims of the placed-based alliances, and the important role of embedding the VCFSE sector into the ICS.
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Stronger Communities Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund open for applications
Birmingham City Council, through BVSC, want to commission a number of projects that will support the legacy that the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will offer the city. The Stronger Communities’ Commonwealth Games (CWG) Fund has been set up to support a number of activities that will form a key part of this legacy. Deadline for applications: 30 November.
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Using Compassionate Communities to make Birmingham a Compassionate City
A city wide collaborative group has been established to implement Compassionate City Charter status. To ensure all aspects of the city are involved people are being invited to take part in a development programme hosted by Compassionate Community UK’s Director Julian Abel. Anyone who is involved in formal or informal networks which could further the aims of Birmingham as a Compassionate City will be considered.
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Latest Updates and Guidance
View our C-19 vaccination webpages with latest updates and guidance around the vaccination programme. This includes ‘Information and Resources’ that can be shared within communities on the C-19 vaccine – focus around pregnancy, 12-15 year olds, 16-17 year olds, and boosters.
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Surveys and Consultations
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Versus Arthritis - Rheumatology Services Survey
Versus Arthritis, working in partnership with healthcare providers, are running a public survey to help them better understand people’s experiences of using rheumatology services (all age groups) across Birmingham and Solihull over the past three years.
Closes: 29 November 2021
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Birmingham City Centre Public Space Protection Order Consultation
Anti-social behaviour in and around the City Centre of Birmingham is causing significant concerns for local residents, businesses as well as those visiting the City and surrounding areas. As part of the partnership approach towards tackling the issues, it has been decided to apply for a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).
Closing date: 17 December
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Sport Birmingham's Big Club Survey
Sport Birmingham are conducting a short survey to understand more about your club or community organisation.
Closes: Tuesday 23 November
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Health and Wellbeing Board Strategy Consultation: Creating a Bolder, Healthier City
The Birmingham Health and Wellbeing Board would like your views on its draft strategy; Creating a Bolder, Healthier City.
Closes: 10 December 2021
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Queen’s 70th (Platinum) Jubilee Funding Programme
To mark Her Majesty the Queen’s 70th Jubilee, The National Lottery Community Fund will make funding available to 70 projects across the UK. This is a significant National moment, and we are looking for projects that go beyond simply celebrating it.
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Stronger Communities Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund
Birmingham City Council, through the offices of BVSC, want to commission a number of projects that will support the legacy that the 2022 Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham will offer the city. The Stronger Communities’ Commonwealth Games (CWG) Fund has been set up to support a number of activities that will form a key part of this legacy.
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Emergency Essentials Programme
In response to the pandemic, BBC Children in Need are expanding their Emergency Essentials programme to include a broader range of basic essentials to support children and young people living with severe poverty across the UK. Applications must come through a registered referral agency that is supporting the family or young person. The programme is delivered by Family Fund Business Services. Applications can be made at any time.
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The David East Fund
The David East Fund has been established to support organisations in Birmingham tackling disadvantage through community initiatives. Applications must meet one of the following aims: support local community activity addressing homelessness; support families living in disadvantage; or support general community activity, making a difference to people’s lives.
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Celebrating Communities Fund
There's still time to unveil your community’s beating heart with a new council fund created to help people celebrate the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Celebrating Communities Small Grants Funding Scheme has been assembled by Birmingham City Council to maximise the benefit and legacy of being the Proud Host City for the Games. Grants will be available to run initiatives which deliver against one of three themes: ‘Get Active’, ‘Ready, Steady, Fun’ and ‘Celebrating Culture’. The deadline for Round Two applications is 30 November 2021.
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Alpkit Foundation (UK)
The Alpkit Foundation are prioritising funding to support projects that demonstrate an immediate impact on those affected by the crisis. Grants are available to grassroots organisations serving those affected by the outbreak. Funding can provide support for activities which might include helping vulnerable and elderly people who are self-isolating, supporting the homeless, providing access to food, medicines or social care, supporting foodbanks, increasing the number of meals on wheels deliveries, and bringing exercise indoors. Applications can be made at any time and will be checked on a daily basis.
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What have we learnt? Emerging findings from work focussed on systems change in Birmingham
This blog reflects upon collective lessons learned from engagement of public and voluntary sector services with people experiencing multiple disadvantage and how we can now share this good practice to improve services for everyone.
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Volunteering Opportunities
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Independent Visitors - Voluntary role
We are looking for Independent Visitors in West Midlands and Birmingham surrounding area to work with Children aged between 5 and 18 years who are in Care. This vital work will see you mentor these young people, building long-term friendships that help them to access hobbies and build life skills.
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Trustees wanted for BCOP, older person's charity
BCOP is recruiting passionate and committed new trustees to its Board to help shape future strategy and direction at a pivotal time for the organisation.
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Community Engagement Volunteer - Healthwatch Birmingham
Healthwatch Birmingham ensures the public voice is heard by those who commission, design and deliver health and social care services to make them better. Successful volunteers will receive full training for the role with continuous personal and professional development opportunities.
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Reception & Admin Support Volunteer
To assist our receptionist by providing a friendly welcome for all visitors. Dealing with some phone enquiries and supporting the reception with administration tasks.
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New Directors wanted for community group board
BrumYODO (You Only Die Once) are looking for people to join our hands on board of local people who plan, organise, support and run cultural events and discussions – working together with communities, organisations and individuals to have better conversations about death and dying.
https://www.bvsc.org/new-directors-wanted-for-community-group-board
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Young Person's Mentor - The Diana Award
Would you like to join The Diana Award on our mission to empower Young People in Birmingham? If so, we are inviting you to become a Mentor as part of the Autumn Cohort of our Mentoring Programme!
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Blakesley Lavender Club
Join the Lavender Club drop-in session for those with dementia, or similar conditions, and their carers to take part in a range of activities.
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Business Development and Funding Weekly Lunchtime Webinar
22 November 2021
At this session we'll be discussing Measuring Social Impact: What it is and why it's important. We’ll have special guests Bob Bates, Elizabeth Goodchild and Andre Castro-Bilborough talking about Social Value. We’ll discuss policy, practice and it’s place in terms of your delivery and business development. As ever, you are welcome to contribute and ask questions.
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Get Grants Virtual Fundraisers Networking Event
23 November
An opportunity to meet fellow Fundraisers and discuss the challenges and new opportunities arising in our sector.
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How do we help people with care and support needs into employment?
23 November
The forum will be discussing ways to support unemployed citizens who have complex needs into employment, education or training.
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Employment and Skills Weekly Lunchtime Webinar
24 November 2021
One of the key points examined in last week’s webinar was the impact of low wages on particular people in society. This week’s webinar on the 24th November will build on the theme of employment and skills development as a means of achieving social justice.
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Keeping communities safe during winter
As well as providing an overview of the most up-to-date Government guidance, the webinar will feature presentations on the continuing importance of being vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu this winter and community engagement lessons to be learned from dealing with the pandemic so far.
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Unleash the power of your brand – it’s easy with ‘What’s your purpose?’
1 December 2021
Make your brand as strong as possible in a few simple steps.
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You know you’re great. Do your prospective employers?
8 December 2021
Kick-start your career with WhyMe? the new, online personal brand development toolkit.
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Keeping Community Buildings Covid-Safe
19 November 2021
Currently, most rules have been lifted and it is up to organisations to consider how to manage their building safely. However, rates are still high in the city so there is much that community organisations can do to reduce risks. Join us and Acivico on this online workshop for those responsible for community buildings.
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Levelling up: what role for the voluntary and community sector?
15 December 2021
There has been much talk politically of ‘levelling up’, although some doubt about what it means, and arguably relatively little action or evidence of it in practice. This session will help participants to explore the role envisaged for the voluntary and community sector within the levelling up policy agenda, and how that compares to what sector organisations think and do locally.
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Senior Sustainability Adviser
Sustainability West Midlands, Closing date: 10 December
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Office Manager
Sustainability West Midlands, Closing date: 10 December
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Sexual Health Promotion Worker – South Asian & Middle Eastern MSM
Birmingham LGBT,
Closing date: Friday 3 December 2021
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Children’s Development Worker
Roshni, Closing date: Sunday 21 November 2021
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Administrative Support Worker
Roshni, Closing date: Sunday 21 November 2021
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Senior Support Worker
Roshni, Closing date: Sunday 21 November 2021
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Refuge/Outreach Worker
Roshni, Closing date: Sunday 21 November 2021
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NEST Project Administrator
New Heights Warren Farm Community Project,
Closing date: Sunday 28 November 2021
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NEST Community Response Project Worker
New Heights Warren Farm Community Project,
Closing date: Sunday 28 November 2021
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Asian Resource Centre
Health Development Worker, Closing date: 3 December
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Asian Resource Centre
Skills Development Worker, Closing date: 3 December
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Asian Resource Centre
Welfare Benefits Advisor, Closing date: 3 December
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Asian Resource Centre
Project Coordinator, Closing date: 3 December
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Fundraising Officer
Bethel Health & Healing Network, Closing date: 26 November
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ESOL & Learning Coordinator
Father Hudson's Care, Closing date: 26 November
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HR Officer
Witton Lodge, Closing date: Monday 13 December 2021
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HR Advisor
BCOP
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Father Hudson's Care
Fostering Supervising social Worker
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Father Hudson's Care
Finance Officer
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