Landmark step for #Birmingham: @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social Research, @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social, @wlvuni.bsky.social launched Justice Health Needs Assessment (JHNA). Change is needed to support people in contact with the #justice system with their #health. Read more: www.bvsc.org/news/landmar...

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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💡 Free 'Ask Me Anything Digital' webinars Alongside the Tech for Good Alliance, we'll be holding a series of free online sessions throughout June. Bring your digital questions, and we'll start working through some shared solutions together! See all dates and book your free place 👉 buff.ly/mqRtgF5

Last chance to book a place on tomorrow's Fact or Fiction? learning session. Learn How To Tell What’s Real Online A relaxed community session exploring how to spot misleading information, scams and fake content online using real-life examples & practical discussion. digitalnns.org.uk/first-fact-o...

We're hiring! We're looking for two community-minded people to join the Digital NNS team in Birmingham. In these exciting (we might be biased) roles, you'll be working across Birmingham to help address digital exclusion £29,295 FTE | Flexible PT hours | Home-based digitalnns.org.uk/were-hiring-...

As we look to our next strategy period, we're considering what we've learnt from the last three years. It’s time to treat digital access as a fundamental right, not a privilege. Read our strategy: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/about/our-strategy

Manchester is set to combat digital barriers for residents as we partner with Autotrader and Greater Manchester Combined Authority to launch a digital inclusion push. Read more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/autotrader-gmca-landmark-di-plan

Our latest launch is the city centre Digital Cafe. Please share with anyone who has questions about getting the most from their phone, tablet or laptop. 📆Next Monday, 16th March 🕙10-12 (come anytime) 📍EthyOn Cafe, 13a Cannon Street B2 5EN 🍵Refreshments #DigitalInclusion www.bvsc.org/Event/digita...

With the right tools and support, Bran rebuilt her confidence, studied with the Royal Horticultural Society, and secured a job as a radio presenter at BGfm. That’s the power of digital inclusion. Read our latest Impact Review: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/about/our-strategy/impact

It's the launch of a new Digital Cafe today in Northfield. If you know anyone who needs help with their device, send them our way! Oddingley Hall | 2.30-3.30pm | All welcome

Still time to add your name to the list of attendees for this Spot the Scam learning session tomorrow. All welcome!

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Scam Awareness is one of the topics we are asked about most, so we are pleased that the Yardley NNS is hosting a workshop on this. If you know anyone (and we all know someone) in Birmingham who has been affected by this, book them a place for 3rd March. ynnsgrants@disability.co.uk

🤔 Did you know..? Our Digital Inclusion team helped 3,164 people improve their digital skills last year? 💻 This could be help accessing technology or developing confidence to access services online. 📆 Our budget sets out how we will spend on city services in 2026/27.

Digital exclusion isn’t just a personal challenge - it’s a public policy issue, blocking access to crucial opportunities like work, healthcare, education, and essential services. Key barriers include: - Affordability of devices or data - Digital skills gaps - Lack of support

Scam Awareness is one of the topics we are asked about most, so we are pleased that the Yardley NNS is hosting a workshop on this. If you know anyone (and we all know someone) in Birmingham who has been affected by this, book them a place for 3rd March. ynnsgrants@disability.co.uk

We’re excited to announce that Reconome is now our exclusive tech partner powering the National Device Bank. We’re committing to deliver 85,000 devices across the UK. 💻 Read more: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/goodthings-reconome-to-deliver-85000-devices

We're thrilled that @unibirmingham.bsky.social is kindly hosting workshops to enhance our mission to maximise opportunities for digital inclusion across Birmingham. If you know people who need assistance in 1. Using the NHS app 2. Acessing council services online, send them our way!

Thanks to BVSC for highlighting our opportunity to ensure more of our city is digitally included 💻

Birmingham Voluntary Service Council@bvscbirmingham.bsky.social · 7mo ago

If you use a smartphone, you already have the skills that Digital NNS are looking for. Digital #volunteers will help #Birmingham residents with everyday digital tasks. One hour. Local cafés. Real impact.

Missed this? 💭 Our CEO, @helenmilner.bsky.social, shares why digital inclusion is vital to building a more prosperous future for everyone. Read the blog at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/digital-inclusion-economic-solution.

We want to publish guest articles that will inspire others working in #Libraries. We are particularly interested in exploring the role of libraries in: 👨‍⚕️Preventative health 🌐Digital inclusion 🏘️Neighbourhoods 👥Community cohesion 🌱Economic growth www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/do-you-...

Our January update has landed: Kicking off the new year with wins and opportunities. Free data l Grants l Learning sessions preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

Want to give back in 2026? 💜🤝 We’re recruiting volunteers in Birmingham for Digital Cafés. With just 1 hour a week, you can help older adults feel more confident using phones & tablets 📱 Sign up here 👉 lnkd.in/eDE-3iAn and make a difference

Apply for Digital NNS grants of up to £2,000 before 15 January if you’re looking to deliver digital inclusion community events or strengthen your team’s digital capacity in Birmingham. 💻📱 Visit our website for further information and application criteria ➡️ lnkd.in/eWbHZGkT

Stay informed about Birmingham’s digital inclusion and accessibility initiatives, upcoming events, and capacity-building opportunities 📱💻 Subscribe to the Digital NNS newsletter ➡️ bit.ly/4rULHxM

Great afternoon spent earlier this week in Sutton Coldfield at Age Concern Birmingham’s Lunch & Learn event! Met passionate community groups exploring our grants and connecting with funders. Lots of energy, inspiration, and commitment to uplifting our communities 🤝

📅 FREE event - AI: survey results & support We've received 266 responses to our 2025 survey of #AI use across the #charity sector - over 100 more than last year! Join us on at 11am on 30 April as we share the results, insights & trends - as well as the support resources available 👉 buff.ly/p1n7kbL

Beyond the AI hype: Where's the social sector at in 2025? · Zoom · Luma

Revealing the results from CAST’s 2025 AI sector-wide survey! With insights from 266 charities, funders and social enterprises, this is the social sector’s…

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📊 New AI survey! If you work for a #charity or social impact organisation, please fill out this anonymous survey and share not just your thoughts on #AI, but what you really need: what support would be useful; what would you wish for in an ideal world? 🪄 👉 buff.ly/4fY15mD

Hello! This account is to showcase the work of Neighbourhood Network Schemes and grant funded Prevention & Communities projects. Posts from BVSC or Birmingham City Council. Please take a look at the Connect to Support Community Directory listing activities for adults in Birmingham bit.ly/4csaIbE

Talking about #DigitalInclusion at @ukcharitycamp.bsky.social and referring folk to this post from #DigitalUnite www.digitalunite.com/news-and-vie...

Nothing about us without us | Digital Unite

Our CEO, Emma Weston on what the people working in their communities in digital inclusion would like to see prioritised in a national strategy.

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Hearing about #OpenPhilanthropy at @ukcharitycamp.bsky.social www.thinknpc.org/resource-hub...

Open philanthropy guide - NPC

Open Philanthropy aims to turn foundation practice inside out and bringing people with lived and professional experience in.

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