Birmingham Voluntary Service Council
Also known as: B V S C, Bvsc, Bvsc the Centre for Voluntary Action
BVSC is the leading voluntary sector support body in Birmingham, committed to ensuring that voluntary action can thrive and make a positive difference for everyone in Birmingham. BVSC provides voluntary sector and volunteering support services, a range of VCS-led social impact programmes, community space and building facilities and consultancy, advice and training for our members and partners.
Activities & Mission
BVSC is the leading voluntary sector support body in Birmingham, committed to ensuring that voluntary action can thrive and make a positive difference for everyone in Birmingham. BVSC provides voluntary sector and volunteering support services, a range of VCS-led social impact programmes, community space and building facilities and consultancy, advice and training for our members and partners.
Grants
Birmingham Voluntary Service Council makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,449,812
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £16,971,418 | £16,681,938 | £16,426,729 | £5,609,925 | £90,524 | 40 / 0 |
| 2024 | £16,558,958 | £16,685,922 | £16,505,522 | £5,319,815 | £22,590 | 46 / 1 |
| 2023 | £21,813,721 | £18,977,045 | £18,953,626 | £5,445,787 | £3,920,000 | 50 / 0 |
| 2022 | £14,238,489 | £13,645,089 | £13,644,916 | £2,611,166 | £218,000 | 48 / 0 |
| 2021 | £6,571,369 | £6,194,606 | £6,190,881 | £2,015,759 | £212,411 | 51 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Voluntary Service Council
What does Birmingham Voluntary Service Council do?
BVSC is the leading voluntary sector support body in Birmingham, committed to ensuring that voluntary action can thrive and make a positive difference for everyone in Birmingham. BVSC provides voluntary sector and volunteering support services, a range of VCS-led social impact programmes, community space and building facilities and consultancy, advice and training for our members and partners.
How much income did Birmingham Voluntary Service Council report in 2025?
Birmingham Voluntary Service Council reported total income of £16.97m and reported expenditure of £16.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Birmingham Voluntary Service Council registered as a charity?
Birmingham Voluntary Service Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 1964 as charity number 218795. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Birmingham Voluntary Service Council?
Birmingham Voluntary Service Council is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is LISA MARTINALI. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Birmingham Voluntary Service Council operate?
Birmingham Voluntary Service Council operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Birmingham Voluntary Service Council a registered charity?
Yes — Birmingham Voluntary Service Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 218795.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- B V S C
- Bvsc
- Bvsc the Centre for Voluntary Action
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated