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BVSC's Weekly e-bulletin
Friday 21 January 2022

General News
Household Support Fund open for applications

Support is available to households in Birmingham over the winter using funding from the government’s Household Support Fund.
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The Road Ahead 2022 report from NCVO

This week NCVO has launched the Road Ahead 2022 - its annual analysis of the biggest trends, opportunities and events that will impact charities and volunteering in the year ahead. NCVO has identified some areas of stability as well as trends that go beyond the pandemic, to help leaders, trustees and communities make informed decisions about their futures. Some of the trends set out include: more political stability, a tighter squeeze on living costs, and a shifting role on climate change.
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Work on the Community Development Practice Hub continues

Between now and March development of the Community Development Practice Hub will continue, led by Steph Vidal-Hall who will be finding practical ways for practitioners who work with people to get together, support one another and share their place-based working practice.  Steph will be reaching out to community organisations to find out what’s been valuable about the Hub so far, what matters to you now, and what’s needed in the year ahead.
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Social mobility charity Speakers for Schools connects employers with thousands of young people

Join the likes of Spotify, the Bank of England, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS and Wilmott Dixon, who already offer engaging virtual work experience for the next generation.
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* Hurry... applications close 22 January *
Stronger Communities Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund: Phase Two

Birmingham City Council, through the offices of BVSC, want to commission a number of projects that will support the legacy of the 2022 Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham. The Stronger Communities’ Commonwealth Games (CWG) Fund has been set up to support a number of activities that include heritage walking trails and documenting and sharing stories of diverse communities.
* New closing date, 22 January 2022 *
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Surveys and Consultations
Violence Strategy - Youth Voice Survey
This survey has been designed by young people for young people, with the aim of drawing up a strategy to tackle violence in Birmingham.
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Funding Opportunities
Majonzi Fund

Grants are available to local not-for-profit groups, households and individuals for events and activities which commemorate the lives of members of the Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic (BAME) community which have been lost during the pandemic in the UK.

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Community Shares ReBoost fund; and the Community Shares Booster Programme

Community businesses in disadvantaged and under-represented communities in England that want to issue shares to their community to support their recovery from COVID-19 can apply for financial support through the Community Shares ReBoost fund; and the Community Shares Booster Programme.

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Textile Children’s Trust (UK)

Single parents and carers who have worked in the UK fashion or textile industry who have seen their household income reduced due to the coronavirus, can apply for emergency funding from the Fashion and Textile Children’s Trust. There are no application deadlines and applications can be accepted at any time.

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Severn Trent Community Fund - Applications close 20 February

Severn Trent Community Fund is looking for new projects that reduce carbon and help communities care for nature. The Community Fund is giving away funding over 5 years to support new projects by local charities and community groups in the Severn Trent region.

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Rosa’s Rise Fund - Closes 31 January 2022

Through this fund, Rosa are offering two-year grants to Black and minoritised-led women’s and girls’ organisations in the UK which have been established for three years or more.

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Tesco Community Grants - Closes 31 January 2022

Tesco Community Grants awards grants to voluntary or community organisations, schools, health bodies, Parish/Town Councils, local authorities and social housing providers who aim to make a positive difference within their community.

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Update Brum Blog
Homeless charities and professional bodies across the country have paid tribute to the life and legacy of Jack Dromey MP after his sad passing on 7th January
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Passionate and inspirational local Solihull business woman of Gro-Organic CIC has been honoured for her services to the local community. Sarah Treanor has been recognised in the 2022 New Year’s Honours List for services to the community in Solihull and Birmingham, particularly during Covid-19, and awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM).
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Latest Volunteering Opportunities
Trustees for marketing, communications and fundraising sought

Adavu is currently seeking interested candidates to become trustees who have skills, knowledge and experience in the fields of marketing and communications, and in fundraising.

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Volunteer to support vulnerable pregnant women and new mums

Bethel Doula Service provides practical, emotional and expert support to women living in Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull.

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Volunteer Trustee for Adavu

Adavu is currently in the process of becoming a registered charity and is seeking interested candidates to become trustees who have skills, knowledge and experience in the field of finance.

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Volunteer Treasurer

Due to the retirement of their long-standing Treasurer, Headway Birmingham & Solihull are looking for a new trustee to fulfil this role.

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Volunteer bid writer

kals community CIC are looking for someone with experience in writing bids and sourcing potential avenues for funding who can work independently to produce grant-winning bids.

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Volunteer Independent Visitor for National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) in Solihull and Birmingham area

An Independent Visitor is a volunteer who befriends and develops a long-term friendship with a young person in care. This can involve helping young people develop new interests, skills and hobbies or going on outings such as to the cinema, bowling or just a walk in the park.

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Ambassador Volunteer

Volunteers are key to CodeYourFuture, there are three main Volunteering Opportunities. Outreach, Personal Development and Education.  If you like networking, community building, creativity and teamwork then this is your opportunity.

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Walking Group Leader

Nechells POD are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly volunteer walk leader to help plan and coordinate the group and make new members feel included. 

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Volunteer Bid Writer
(Charitable Trusts, Midlands)


To research and complete Charitable Trust applications for funding in the Midlands region.  

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Explore our Community Noticeboard to find a wide range of volunteering positions currently available with Birmingham's fantastic charities and not-for-profits.
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Community Noticeboard
Therapeutic and community partners

Jonahs Project CIC are calling out for Birmingham based services that engage with young people (aged 11-25) and/or Parents/Families.

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Community Inspiration Awards 2022

The annual Community Inspiration Awards is organised by the Community Foundation, to recognise outstanding contributions made by members of the community, staff from public sector organisations, charities, and businesses whose efforts have made a positive difference in the community and has inspired others.

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Have your say at Sense TouchBase Pears!

We're getting ready to welcome you all back and want to know what activities you would like to see at TouchBase Pears!

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Citizens Advice Big Energy Saving Campaign

Citizens Advice has relaunched the Big Energy Saving campaign, aiming to deliver simple, key energy advice to clients across England and Wales, helping them save money while keeping warm this winter, and reassuring them that Citizens Advice is here to provide support in the coming months.

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Upcoming Events
Business Development and Funding Webinar Series 
24 January 2022


At this first webinar of 2022 we'll discuss the new BVSC support offer that will help your organisation to secure funding, plus information on new funding streams available in Birmingham.
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How your organisation can tap into unrestricted funding in 2022
26 January 2022


Come along to this online session with easyfundraising to find out how voluntary groups, CIC, social enterprises, church, schools, sports club or charities can benefit from unrestricted funding in 2022
 
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Employment & Skills Monthly Webinar
26 January 2022


This webinar series was well received in 2021 and will be returning on  26 January 2022.  The first topic for the New Year will be Apprenticeships. We will have a guest speaker from Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP, who lead on the Apprenticeship Hub for the region.
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Ageing Better: wellbeing resources for the 50+ LGBTQ+ community
01 February 2022


Birmingham LGBT is inviting members of the LGBTQ+ community, aged 50+ to an informal discussion workshop to look at planning for a full and active later life.
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Valuing the role of the voluntary and community sector in research
01 February 2022

Join us to discuss how the research community can better support the voluntary and community sector to engage in health and social care research and influence the research agenda.
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Equity and Diversity Training
03 February 2022


Ashebo's CPD accredited  Equity and Diversity programme, is created for people to engage in challenging, sensitive and liberating conversations, with themselves and with others of diverse faiths and cultural backgrounds. People will explore culture, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, intersectionality and unconscious biases.
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NCATI Open Evening
10 February 2022


The National College for Advanced Transport & Infrastructure (NCATI) is hosting an Open Evening on 10 February, where you can find out more about how to start a career in rail engineering and help deliver HS2 and other major transport projects in the West Midlands.
 
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QAC Information Day for Professionals
15 February 2022


These events provide professionals an opportunity to meet our staff and students and discover more about Queen Alexandra College (QAC).
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Birmingham Compassionate City Charter - Employers Conference
17 February 2022


This event is designed to support businesses and other organisations to improve the health and wellbeing of their workforces when they face terminal illness, death and bereavement.
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Featured Vacancies
Community Development Officer - Growing and Greening
The Active Wellbeing Society,
Closing date, Sunday 23 January 2022
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Community Development Manager - Environment and Climate Change
The Active Wellbeing Society,
Closing Date: Sunday 23 January 2022
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Service Manager
Shelter, Closing date: Monday 24 January 2022
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Trust Officer
United Reformed Church (West Midlands) Trust, Closing date: Wednesday 26 January 2022
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Youth Violence Prevention Programme Manager
BVSC, Closing Date: Monday 31 January 2022
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Vacancies
Administration Assistant

Get Grants, Closing date:
Monday 24 January 2022
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Marketing and Events Officer

Get Grants, Closing date:
Monday 24 January 2022
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Research and Insight Analyst

The Active Wellbeing Society,
Closing date: Sunday 30 January 2022
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Performance and Evaluation Analyst

The Active Wellbeing Society,
Closing date: Sunday 30 January 2022
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Heritage Officer

Legacy WM, Closing date:
Monday 31 January 2022
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Refuge Project Worker

BSWA, Closing date,
Wednesday 2 February
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Community Welfare & Outreach Officer

African French Speaking Community Support, Closing date:
Thursday 3 February 2022
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Freelance Office support
Purbanat CIC, Closing date:
Monday 7 February 2022
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Client Services Coordinator

Thrive Birmingham, Closing date:
Monday 14 February 2022
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