Running great community meetings is a skill that you can definitely learn. We're delighted to be offering this 3-part course again in October. The course is free to attend - we only ask that you commit to all three dates. #CommunityEngagement bvsc.org/Event/running-…

📞Calling England youth projects: £22m Million Hours Fund has reopened! Does your project give young people positive experiences to help them thrive? We’ve partnered with Department for Culture, Media and Sport to invest in youth activities & improve the lives of young people in England.

Our November newsletter is a #TrusteesWeek special with resources, ideas and events. Lots more in there too - including details of the new £9m Inclusive Communities fund - and a workshop we're running to help your community group apply. Have a look: us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=2c7a840e595…💜

On our impact page: meet Arts All Over The Place! This creative #Birmingham-based organisation links the arts with good mental health. We helped Arts All Over the Place to register as a charity, and we're pleased to support the team whenever they call on us birminghamcommunitymatters.org.uk/about-us/repor… 🧡

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Our November newsletter has a link to a list of funding opportunities, compiled by Birmingham City Council's Neighbourhood Development and Support Unit. Here's an updated version for November: birminghamcommunitymatters.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Interested in applying to the #CommunityOwnershipFund? Join our England webinar at 10am on 30 Nov to learn how to write a strong application and have your questions answered. Sign up 👇 mycommunity.org.uk/how-to-write-a…

Get help with your community group! Come and talk through your ideas/challenges with someone who's had lots of experience with voluntary groups. This Thursday (23 Nov), we'll be at: Our Place Support - 11am birminghamcommunitymatters.org.uk/event/sutton-n… Moseley Hive - 2pm birminghamcommunitymatters.org.uk/event/moseley-…

Thank you to Orlo for hosting our co-working day today - and to Make Good Grow for making it happen. Such a welcoming, friendly place, where we were able to work through lots of tasks together ✨ [1 of 2]

🌟 Join us Today Moseley Hive 5-7pm🌟 🏡 Discover the exciting refurbishment plans. 🎨 Your ideas come to life! 🏰 Be part of the transformation - check out designs, meet the architect, and continue shaping Moseley Hive! 🚀 #MoseleyHiveRevitalized #CommunityConsultation ✨

What are you doing on Wednesday (13 December)? We'll be at HawkesleyCentre in #KingsNorton from 10am. Come and have a cuppa and a chat with us, and other people who are running or starting small community groups in the area 💚 All the info is here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/get-help-wit… RT!

COMMUNITY ANCHORS: …and finally from 2023 For the full story read Erdington Local: erdingtonlocal.com/community-anch… Witton Lodge CA Review Publishing @edking2210

NEWS: New Small Grants Programme could give Erdington community groups up to £10k support For the full story read Erdington Local: erdingtonlocal.com/news-new-small… Witton Lodge CA @luhc Review Publishing @edking2210

Happy new year! Are you keen to make something good happen in your Birmingham community in 2024? We can help you get started with your small group - or help you get un-stuck. Sign up now for one of our free learning or networking events in January: birminghamcommunitymatters.org.uk/events/

Our January newsletter is out now! * Networking/learning events * Northfield Volunteer Fair * Save Birmingham and more. We've streamlined our content a little and would love to know your thoughts. Open it here: mailchi.mp/birminghamcomm… 💌

Are you an early-stage social economy organisation in the #WestMidlands? Join a free programme by BEC & Enterprise Nation to develop the strong foundations you need to grow. Access training and a £2,000 grant! ow.ly/BKUI50QtwsS Funded by UK Government #StartYourGrowthJourney

#UKSPF small grants #funding is now available for #community #voluntary groups to set up digital hubs providing access/training across #Erdington. Attend our workshop on 6 Feb for full details & to receive support completing grant applications. Book via bit.ly/3HDrNl4

Check out our multiple vacanices we currently have open for applications. Build you career with us, all whilst helping others. More info at: rmcentre.org.uk/work-with-us/ #rmc #refugee #jobopportunity #jobs #opportunity

Based in #Brum & interested in starting a #SocialEnterprise or business? Attend our event to get advice & support from our expert panel. ⬇️ bit.ly/4bVmj2W Locality Aston University BEC (Birmingham Enterprise Community) Birmingham City Council West Midlands Combined Authority @peoplesbiz #ukspf Afzal Hussain Iram Fardus