Congratulations Witton Lodge CA and good luck!

#EventSWM| West Midlands Combined Authority – Inclusive Growth Workshop 📅17 July, 11:00–14:00 📍Central Bham, TBC ℹ️ On behalf of West Midlands Combined Authority, Birmingham Voluntary Service Council want to understand how communities understand #InclusiveGrowth and what this looks like for them.🏠💡 🎟️bit.ly/46pjDb2

Drones used in the Wine Festival celebrations illuminated the night. France, Bordeaux

THIS is what empathy for people experiencing poor mental health looks like 💙 Lewis Capaldi, keep looking after yourself. We've got your back.

Find a career with meaning in the #WestMidlands this August #BankHolidayWeekend! bvsc.org/bvsc-charity-j… #Vacancies #Hiring #Jobs #charity

SAVE THE DATE Social Economy Drive 2023 is coming! Starting 13 NOV #socent & #socialeconomy week across 7 locations in the #WestMids | @iSE_CIC West Midlands Combined Authority @peoplesbiz | #SED2023 Pls share your networks Roots HR CIC ART Business Loans Witton Lodge CA Birmingham Voluntary Service Council JERICHO SSE in the Midlands

🗣️ PLEASE take a sec to fill in Birmingham Voluntary Service Council’s survey. (It’s short!) Your input helps us build a powerful narrative highlighting the vital role of #VCFSE activity in #Birmingham - so important given recent announcements about the City’s financial challenges. bit.ly/3Ppo7YR

At next Monday's Engage for Funding Forum (1-2pm, 9 October) we'll welcome 'Save Birmingham', a new campaign for the protection of our community places. Also, all the usual funding updates, advice and networking. Don't miss out! bit.ly/3LMjki4

Dog Poisoned by the Diffuser Saturday night I got home late and my dog didn't recognize me. Being a nanny I thought I woke him up and he was having a night terror. Sunday, he was still acting weird. I realized that I had been running my new diffuser and decided to turn it off.

Our CEO Brian Carr speaking now at #CostofLivingWeek partner's event, setting out the various ways BVSC can help individuals, families and orgs in the City. #HelpinBrum

Lovely to hear the chatter of delegates arriving for today's #CostofLivingBrum event here at The Old Library. Follow us throughout the day! #CostofLiving #HelpinBrum

Today's event opened by Cllr Cllr Nicky Brennan, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community and Equalities. #CostofLivingBrum #HelpinBrum

This session is those who have ever questioned the ethics of some fundraising strategies. There is a £10 charge (taken online) to cover costs. tinyurl.com/yam7sr7c➡️

We absolutely love receiving donations! We want to say a big thank you to cabi Clothing for their generous donation of some wonderful clothes for our clients! Doris looks amazing in this dress and jacket! 👗🧥 #cabiclothing #smartworksbirmingham #fashionasaforceforgood

It can mean change or starting a new project and in some cultures scissors are a sign of good luck

Savings required of Birmingham City Council in 2024/5 pose risks to #Bham's most vulnerable people. Consultation is underway until 17/1 & it's vital that #VCFSE orgs have their say. Birmingham Voluntary Service Council will convene a meeting early in the new year to gather views. Be notified: bvsc.org/e-bulletin

The Birmingham Community Lottery will be a new, exciting way for ALL community causes, clubs, grass roots sports, PTAs etc. to raise vital funds.

📣 On 8/2/24 at 1pm Birmingham Voluntary Service Council will host an online Bham City Council budget briefing for the #VCFSE sector. 🗣️ We’ll hear updates and have the space to ask questions, share views, & propose collective solutions to bring #BirminghamTogether 👉 REGISTER: bit.ly/BCCbudgetbrief

A sobering read as Birmingham City Council publishes its much-reduced budget. Birmingham Voluntary Service Council is continuing to facilitate conversations between #VCFSE orgs & BCC teams to explore ways to navigate the challenge & to minimise impacts on our residents and community groups. birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…