Developing not-for-profits and communities

As the local Council for Voluntary Service we offer a range of services and support for voluntary and community sector organisations, small businesses, statutory organisations and communities, and our Community Builder works to develop local communities.

• Need help developing your group? Need to know the difference between a CIC, a CIO, or a community group? Need help with funding? We can help support you on that journey. Find out about our support for the Voluntary and Community Sector
• Have an idea for your community, but are not quite sure what to do next? Maybe our Community Builder can support you
• Want to meet other people working in the community? Perhaps our Community Workers Networks are for you. Want more stategic Network Meetings, see how you can work in partnership and share information? Perhaps membership will help.
• Need funding help to get your idea off the ground? We might be able to help
• When funding permits, BARN offers a range of training packages for organisations or individuals, either directly from us or delivered by our members. Find out more here.

Supporting people and organisations

Our Volunteer Centre:
We help bring organisations that need volunteers together with people that want to volunteer

• If you’re interested in volunteering we can help. We offer a volunteer “matchmaking” service, linking you with organisations that you are interested in and that would benefit from your help. You can register here
• Would you like to browse our opportunities? Go to our Volunteer Centre.
• Volunteering is a great way to help you on your employment journey – find out about Skills for Work here
• Are you a not-for-profit that needs volunteers? Tell us here.

The BURT community minibus:
Our minibus operates across Bromsgrove District, helping people get about when they can’t because of mobility issues, or because there is no other service available. Find out more at burtrides.org.uk (opens in a new website)

Support Services
We can help you with your organisations day to day needs.

• Need DBSs for your staff of volunteers? Find out more here
• Bromsgrove and Redditch Network organises regular network meetings for members, offers discounted backroom services, and provides staff support time. Find out more about membership benefits here.

Need other help?
Through our networks we are well connected, so if you need help and are not sure where to turn we may be able to point you in the right direction

• Have Cost of Living concerns? Try our helpful links
• What to search for local services? We help maintain the Bromsgrove and Redditch Knowledge Bank. (Opens a new site)
• Still not sure? Contact us and we will see if we know someone that can help.