This event is for you if you have an idea or a challenge about setting up, running or growing your small community or voluntary group.

During this event we will:

Work through a question, idea or challenge relating to your group

Come up with some simple next steps to take

Meet other people who are making things happen in your area of Birmingham.

Typical questions people have asked before were around:

Structures (choosing a structure - what sort of group to set up)

Governance (recruiting trustees, good practice in running a group or charity)

Fundraising (finding funders, tips on writing applications, costing bids)

Promotion (reaching more people, including volunteers).

Booking Information

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

Funded By

Birmingham City Council

Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme (ENNS)

Delivered By

Birmingham Community Matters

About Birmingham Community Matters (BCM)

Birmingham Community Matters supports people with setting up, running and growing small community and voluntary groups in Birmingham, UK. Our peer learning network brings you together with people who have lots of experience, so you can ask questions and share ideas. You can find out more about BCM at our website (https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.birminghamcommunitymatters.org.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdarren.kench%40ageukbirmingham.org.uk%7Ce731bd9ec3c740d8d1ca08df1887cafb%7C9084c87938594d6eba9c956a80589a88%7C0%7C0%7C639256643844382496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JMZyKjqqM0pwStnAV%2Bc8g5jGlvdwYra8tdrkgaepycM%3D&reserved=0).

Birmingham Community Matters (BCM) is a charity registered in England and Wales (1179442)

Eligibility Notice: Our events and training are intended for citizens, community groups, and organisations based in or working with citizens in the Edgbaston constituency (Bartley Green, Edgbaston, North Edgbaston, Harborne and Quinton wards). Attendees from elsewhere in Birmingham may be considered on an individual basis, subject to the availability of spaces. Bookings from those outside Birmingham will not be considered unless the individual or organisation is directly delivering activities or services in Edgbaston or can clearly demonstrate benefits to Edgbaston residents. If you have any questions, please contact us at nnsedgbaston@ageukbirmingham.org.uk

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