Conferences at BVSC

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A sobering read as @BhamCityCouncil publishes its much-reduced budget. @BVSC is continuing to facilitate conversations between #VCFSE orgs & BCC teams to explore ways to navigate the challenge & to minimise impacts on our residents and community groups. birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

📣 On 8/2/24 at 1pm @BVSC will host an online @BhamCityCouncil budget briefing for the #VCFSE sector. 🗣️ We’ll hear updates and have the space to ask questions, share views, & propose collective solutions to bring #BirminghamTogether 👉 REGISTER: bit.ly/BCCbudgetbrief

The Birmingham Community Lottery will be a new, exciting way for ALL community causes, clubs, grass roots sports, PTAs etc. to raise vital funds.

Savings required of @BhamCityCouncil in 2024/5 pose risks to #Bham's most vulnerable people. Consultation is underway until 17/1 & it's vital that #VCFSE orgs have their say. @BVSC will convene a meeting early in the new year to gather views. Be notified: bvsc.org/e-bulletin

It can mean change or starting a new project and in some cultures scissors are a sign of good luck

We absolutely love receiving donations! We want to say a big thank you to @cabiclothing for their generous donation of some wonderful clothes for our clients! Doris looks amazing in this dress and jacket! 👗🧥 #cabiclothing #smartworksbirmingham #fashionasaforceforgood

This session is those who have ever questioned the ethics of some fundraising strategies. There is a £10 charge (taken online) to cover costs. tinyurl.com/yam7sr7c➡️

Today's event opened by Cllr @nickyebrennan, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community and Equalities. #CostofLivingBrum #HelpinBrum

Lovely to hear the chatter of delegates arriving for today's #CostofLivingBrum event here at The Old Library. Follow us throughout the day! #CostofLiving #HelpinBrum

Our CEO @BrianBVSC speaking now at #CostofLivingWeek partner's event, setting out the various ways BVSC can help individuals, families and orgs in the City. #HelpinBrum

Dog Poisoned by the Diffuser Saturday night I got home late and my dog didn't recognize me. Being a nanny I thought I woke him up and he was having a night terror. Sunday, he was still acting weird. I realized that I had been running my new diffuser and decided to turn it off. Sunday afternoon, he was feeling better. Today at work, my dog sitter said that he wouldn't come out from under the bed. It was very odd as he is a happy dog. I came from work early and again, he was very confused about who I was. So I took him to emergency vet. It turns out that the tea tree oil I was using in the diffuser is toxic for dogs. Thankfully the test showed that his liver was ok but we weren't out of the woods yet. He was given fluids under his skin to get the toxins out. The vet and the poison control are saying that they see these cases often now that the popularity of essential oil is growing. Please make sure that the essential oils you are burning are not toxic for your pets. Here is a list of essential oils not to use if you have a dog at home Anise (Pimpinella anisum) Birch (Betula) Bitter Almond (Prunus dulcis) Boldo (Peumus boldus) Calamus (Acorus calamus) Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) Cassia (Cassia fistula) Chenopodium (Chenopodium album) Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) Garlic (Allium sativum) Goosefoot (Chenopodium murale) Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) Hyssop (Hyssopus sp. with the exception of Decumbens) Juniper (Juniperus sp. with the exception of Juniper Berry) Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) Mustard (Brassica juncea) Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) Red or White Thyme Rue (Ruta graveolens) Santolina (Santolina chamaecyparissus) Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) Savory (Satureja) Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) Terebinth (Pistacia palaestina) Thuja (Thuja occidentalis) Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Please share this story as it may save someones precious furry family member! Credit goes to original owner/author [Shared]

At next Monday's Engage for Funding Forum (1-2pm, 9 October) we'll welcome 'Save Birmingham', a new campaign for the protection of our community places. Also, all the usual funding updates, advice and networking. Don't miss out! bit.ly/3LMjki4

🗣️ PLEASE take a sec to fill in @BVSC’s survey. (It’s short!) Your input helps us build a powerful narrative highlighting the vital role of #VCFSE activity in #Birmingham - so important given recent announcements about the City’s financial challenges. bit.ly/3Ppo7YR

SAVE THE DATE Social Economy Drive 2023 is coming! Starting 13 NOV #socent & #socialeconomy week across 7 locations in the #WestMids | @iSE_CIC @WestMids_CA @peoplesbiz | #SED2023 Pls share your networks @RootsHR @ART_BizLoans @wittonlodge @BVSC @JerichoOrg @ssemidlands

Find a career with meaning in the #WestMidlands this August #BankHolidayWeekend! bvsc.org/bvsc-charity-j… #Vacancies #Hiring #Jobs #charity

@Dalbodog Fudge

I need a cool name! All ideas are welcome😇💝

Congratulations @wittonlodge and good luck!

Drones used in the Wine Festival celebrations illuminated the night. France, Bordeaux

#EventSWM| West Midlands Combined Authority – Inclusive Growth Workshop 📅17 July, 11:00–14:00 📍Central Bham, TBC ℹ️ On behalf of @WestMids_CA, @BVSC want to understand how communities understand #InclusiveGrowth and what this looks like for them.🏠💡 🎟️bit.ly/46pjDb2