We are pleased to announce that the VCS Matters programme is continuing this financial year but with a significant reduction to its core budget. In order to manage the impact of changes to the core contract we are in the process of implementing a programme restructure which impacts on the future direction of the programme, the level of services and the current complement of our staff team.

Please find attached below a PDF of the booklet Fun in Brum activities booklet for Summer 2011, and a list of playschemes running in Birmingham during the summer, published by the Family Information Service (FIS) for you to share with parents and partners. Where possible we are trying to save costs by emailing the booklet around but if any parent you are working with requires a hard copy then please direct them to the FIS helpline on 0121 303 3521 and they will post one out.
 

You are invited to a special event to launch the findings of The Third Sector Assembly’s recent research into community cohesion activity.

The research shows the contribution the voluntary sector makes to community cohesion activity across Birmingham and the contribution this makes to the Community Cohesion Strategic Framework.

Date:         8th December 2010
Time:        9.00 am – 12.30 pm
Venue:     Lakeside Centre, Aston University

How do we ensure every child still matters?

'Every child matters' has disappeared from the political agenda as a name, but what about the substance?  How can we preserve VCS provision for children and young people in a climate of cuts and uncertainty?
 

The Future of JSNA – post White Paper

West MidlandsRegional Seminar

Thursday 28 October 2010

09.00 – 1.15 pm

Banqueting Suite Birmingham City Council