Communities Urge Bold Leadership and Investment to Tackle Racism and Exclusion

A new report outlines growing concerns about the rise in racism, hate incidents and a declining sense of safety across Birmingham’s communities - and sets out a series of recommendations to city leaders for tackling these issues. The report gathers the findings of a Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Community Cohesion Summit held in February 2026 convened by BVSC and BRIG with support from Birmingham City Council.

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Businesses and Charities Compete for the Community at the Birmingham Community Investment Games

Businesses, Charities and other Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations came together on 4 June to ‘Compete 4 Community’ in the Birmingham Community Investment Games. The Games, hosted by Pitch2Progress CIC and supported by the Birmingham Business & Community Partnership, brought organisations together not only to compete in a variety of fun sports and games, but also to encourage connection and collaboration to help "make the magic happen" for communities.

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RED HEAT HEALTH ALERT 24-25 JUNE 2026

A Red Met Office Heat-health Alert has been issued for the West Midlands and will be in effect between 1am on Wednesday 24 June until 11pm on Thursday 25 June. STAY SAFE DURING THE HOT WEATHER

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BVSC Research's podcast series CHERP Conversations is now... live!

BVSC Research are excited to share that our podcast series: CHERP Conversations is now... live! Hosted by our research team, we put the spotlight on our community researchers and explore their journeys into research. We hope it gives an insight into who can deliver research, who *should* deliver research, and how you and your community can get involved. Episode 1 is out now! We talk about what community research is, and what the benefits can be.

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Landmark Launch of the Birmingham Justice Health Needs Assessment (JHNA)

Partners across health, local government, criminal justice and the voluntary sector, including BVSC Research, came together on 20th May to launch Birmingham’s first comprehensive Justice Health Needs Assessment (JHNA). The JHNA highlights the significant health inequalities experienced by people in contact with the criminal justice system and calls for a more coordinated, preventative and trauma-informed response across the city.

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Compete 4 Community – The Community Investment Games - 04/06/2026 12:00:00

We are delighted to invite you to Compete 4 Community - The Community Investment Games- an event hosted by Pitch2Progress with Birmingham Business & Community Partnership. The event is a fun afternoon of games and sports for businesses and community organisations.

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Call for papers, panels and workshops: 2026 Voluntary Sector and Volunteering Research Conference

Across policy, practice, and academia, expectations are growing that research should do more than generate robust evidence. The 2026 Voluntary Sector & Volunteering Research (VSVR) Conference invites engagement with how research on, and with, the voluntary sector and volunteering can more meaningfully shape policy and practice – and how evidence can be translated into action.

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Birmingham Black Policing Charter Stakeholder Engagement Event - 22/04/2026 10:00:00

On behalf of the Birmingham Race Impact Group (BRIG) Police Accountability (APA), and, the Alliance for Action for Race Equality (ARE) you are invited to to attend the Birmingham Black Policing Charter Community Event. This event is being held on Stephen Lawrence Day, a moment of national reflection, but also, we believe, a moment that calls for renewed honesty and action.

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BVSC Strategy (2026-2031): Sector Survey

BVSC is developing a new five-year strategy (2026-2031), and we want it to be shaped by the real experiences of Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across Birmingham. This survey is an opportunity for you to share what’s happening on the ground for your organisation and the communities you work with. Your responses will help ensure that BVSC's future strategy reflects the needs and priorities of the VCFSE sector and the people it exists to serve.

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Easter 2026 - Happy Easter!

Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar. In 2026 Easter Sunday or Easter Day is on 5 April. The week leading up to Easter is called Holy Week. There are many Christians and Churches in Birmingham City who will be celebrating Easter. Find out more here.

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Solihull’s Future-Ready Homes: Energy & Climate Advice Project - 30/03/2026 17:00:00

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, BVSC and MECC Trust would love to invite you to join us for a relaxed evening celebrating the communities, faith groups and partners involved in Solihull’s Future-Ready Homes: Energy & Climate Advice Project.

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Information Session on Local Elections - 02/04/2026 11:00:00

Local Elections are taking place on 7th May across Birmingham and this year sees all seats being up for election – a total of 101 local councillors to be elected/re-elected as appropriate. June Marshall, Head of Public Participation at Birmingham City Council is hosting an information session with Victoria Beaven, from the electoral office to provide you with the latest information about voting for either yourself, or for those who you support in the local community.

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West Midlands Multibank

The West Midlands Multibank, operated by Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC), launched in March 2025.

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Shaping Birmingham's Future Together Community Marketplace - 26/03/2026 12:00:00

Following the huge success of the ten community marketplaces delivered across Birmingham in 2025 as part of Shaping Birmingham’s Future Together, we are partnering with Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre to host a brand new Community Marketplace - Jobs and Advice Fair.

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Latest Community Investment Bulletin Out Now!

This quarterly community round-up highlights and celebrates how organisations, businesses and communities are working together to build a fairer, greener and more connected Birmingham. This edition highlights partnerships and projects supporting residents to keep warm and have access to nutritious food. It also shares examples of successful Business and Community Partnerships e.g. Pitch 2 Progress CIC and Kier Group who welcomed the Home Secretary to support their social value project!

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Smoking Habit Survey

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Lunar New Year/ Chinese New Year - 17 - 23 February 2026 - 17/02/2026 00:00:00

The 17 February marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year/ Spring Festival – the Year of the Red Fire Horse - with celebrations taking place across Birmingham and surrounding areas up until and including the 23 February. Birmingham has a large Chinese community who will be celebrating the New Year. VCFSE organisations working with the Chinese community include the Chinese Community Centre- Birmingham. There are lots of fun activities taking place that you can get involved in.

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Faith Festivals: A Time of Giving

Several major faith festivals start over the next few weeks or so, including Lent and Ramadan. Each of these include a time of giving - to focus on our faith as well as giving care for ourselves, our families, communities and planet.

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Helping Citizens Access Voluntary and Community Sector Support - Consultation - 10/02/2026 10:00:00

Birmingham City Council’s Early Intervention and Prevention (EI&P) Team is working with BVSC to explore a new approach to helping residents access the local support they need to live happy, healthy lives in their communities. The aim of the approach is to make it easier and quicker for people to be connected to the right voluntary and community sector activities or services. To support this work, BVSC are holding an online discussion for the sector to help shape an approach.

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