BVSC's Weekly e-bulletin
Friday 12 November 2021
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Stronger Communities Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund open for applications
Birmingham City Council, through the offices of 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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Birmingham set to become a Living Wage City
Birmingham marks Living Wage Week (15 - 21 November 2021) by becoming a Living Wage City. BVSC is joining forces with partners who want to see people across the City benefiting from the Living Wage. Everyone invited to get involved!
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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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Last chance to take part in the 2021 State of the Sector Survey - Closes 15 November
There's still time to complete it if you just haven't got round to it yet! The State of the Sector Survey provides BVSC Research with the most comprehensive data set about the health of Birmingham’s community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) Sector. The information you provide gives us insight into current trends as well as information we need to advocate on behalf of the whole Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise Sector in Birmingham.
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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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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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At this year's annual FareShare Volunteer Awards FareShare UK celebrated their amazing volunteers from all over the country, including a Birmingham Team who won the Regional Centre Team of the Year and the Bright Idea award for their incredible work during the pandemic.
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Volunteering Opportunities
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Governors at Ark Birmingham Academies
We are looking for individuals to join our Local Governing Boards in Birmingham to play an active role in raising performance across our academies to increase opportunities for all our students.
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Activity Leader - Volunteer Role
Challenge Adventure Group are looking for enthusiastic and passionate leaders who can help to run CAG meeting nights on Tuesdays in term time
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Looking for volunteers? Advertise your opportunities in the next e-bulletin here.
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Walking Stick Check Week - Monday 15th November!
Birmingham Community Healthcare's annual local 'Walking Stick Check Week' takes place from Monday 15th November, aiming to prevent avoidable falls caused by poorly maintained walking aids.
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Community Researchers being recruited in Lozells area of Birmingham
As part of the the YEF Neighbourhood Fund activity in Lozells, the University of Birmingham are seeking to recruit and train new Community Researchers to talk to local people about their community and their experiences/understandings of youth violence within it.
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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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Cyber Cafe and tech Support
08 Nov - 31 Dec 2021
Could you or someone you know benefit from advice or assistance with using the internet, job searching, emails, using Word and Excel or how to use social media correctly? Then come along to DRC's friendly cyber cafe and our tech support staff can help you.
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Charity Meetup Birmingham - Festive Meetup
14 November 2021
This festive-themed event is open to anyone who would like to learn from our speakers and network with others in the sector. Everyone is welcome and Christmas jumpers are optional, but encouraged!
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BVSC Business Development and Funding Webinar
15 November 2021
This week we'll be joined by Heart of England Community Foundation, as well as LivingWage Funders to mark the start of LivingWageWeek.
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BVSC Employment and Skills Weekly Webinar
17 November 2021, 1pm
The next webinar comes hot on the heels of last week’s webinar which looked at the DWP’s revamped Flexible Support Fund Dynamic Purchasing System ( FSF DPS 2) as a way for employment and skills suppliers to access funding to support their work.
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Supported Exempt Accommodation Provider Event
17 November 2021
An online event for Birmingham's exempt accommodation providers, including a presentation from BCC's Housing Benefit team.
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Living Wage Week Mass & Inter-faith coffee morning - CitizensUK
18 November 2021
Next week is Living Wage week when tens of thousands of workers in our region will get news of a pay rise. Join Citizens UK for a special Living Wage Mass next Thursday followed by an inter-faith coffee morning with reflections.
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Keeping communities safe during winter
25 November 2021
As well as providing an overview of the most up-to-date Government guidance, this 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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Sexual Health Promotion Worker – South Asian & Middle Eastern MSM
Birmingham LGBT,
Closing date: Friday 3 December 2021
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Food Justice Lead
The Active Wellbeing Society,
Closing date: Sunday 14 November 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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Financial Inclusion & Housing Trainee
SIFA Fireside, Closing date: Sunday 21 November 2021
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Refugee Integration Coordinator
Brushstrokes Father Hudson’s Care, Closing date: Sunday 21 November 2021
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Employment Support Advisor
Brushstrokes Father Hudson’s Care, Closing date: Sunday 21 November 2021
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Relief EUSS Advice Worker
Brushstrokes Father Hudson’s Care, Closing date: Sunday 21 November 2021
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Assistant Caretaker
The Springfield Project, Closing date: Saturday 27 November 2021
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Tutor / Training Coordinator (Young People and Adults)
The New Leaf Initiative,
Closing date: Sunday 28 November 2021
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HR Lead
SIFA Fireside, Closing date: Monday 29 November 2021
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Refuge Project Worker
BSWA, Closing date: Wednesday 1st December 2021
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Advice and Wellbeing HUB Worker
BSWA, Closing date: Wednesday 1st December 2021
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Business Support Officer
BSWA, Closing date: Wednesday 1st December 2021
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Data Analyst
BSWA, Closing date: Wednesday 1st December 2021
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Domestic Abuse Hub Administrator
BSWA, Closing date: Wednesday 1st December 2021
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Complex Needs Family Support IDVAs
BSWA, Closing date: Wednesday 1st December 2021
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DVPO Support Worker with Language Specialism
BSWA, Closing date: Wednesday 1st December 2021
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Home Options Worker
BSWA, Closing date: Wednesday 1st December 2021
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Refuge Children and Family Worker
BSWA, Closing date: Wednesday 1st December 2021
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Violence Against Women Support Worker for Women with Learning Disabilities
BSWA, Closing date:
Wednesday 1st December 2021
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