After careful consideration, Voscur is leaving Twitter. Like many of our contemporaries, we cannot support a platform that continues to allow harmful, racist, and transphobic content. To stay up to date with us, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Last Monday, Social Economy West hosted a workshop: Managing risk in your organisation. Attendees learned how to define and mitigate risk to help stay in control of projects and increase chances of success. Learn more and access fully funded support:

Effective impact measurement is key to the success of your organisation! Join us for a session looking at the four key steps in the cycle of impact measurement. Tuesday 15 October, 2024 from 14:00-16:00 Register at: #CIC #SocialEnterprise

As the agency for Bristol's voluntary sector, we aim to connect your organisation with the right people and resources to have a significant impact. Join us today:

Boost your skills as a charity trustee with our course! Learn about legal frameworks, responsibilities, and best practices. Perfect for new & experienced trustees alike. 📅 26 Sept 2024 🔗 Register: #CharityTrustee #NonProfit

Don't forget the VCSE Sector Forum event on Weds, 25 Sept, from 09:30 to 13:00 at The Station, Silver Street, Bristol. Join us to engage with the new leader of Bristol City Council, Cllr Tony Dyer, and discuss collaborations and challenges in the sector.

Discover the benefits of a Theory of Change. It's an effective tool for understanding and communicating your approach's impact. Learn how it fosters team and stakeholder collaboration in our upcoming session, supported by the Bristol LAP. 🔗

We're hiring! Join Voscur as a Project Coordinator 💼 Salary: £28,383 p.a. (pro rata) 🕒 Hours: 25/wk (flexible) 📅 Contract: 12 months, with potential extension 📍 Deadline: 30th Sept 2024, 9am 🔗 Apply now: #BristolJobs #Hiring

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Laura Welti. Laura's life as a disability advocate led her to impact many lives, including her time as a Voscur trustee. Her contributions to the disability-led sector and Bristol will be missed, and her value long remembered. @BDEFbites

Thank you so much to Helen Davies and Helen Cole at @In_Between_Time for these kind words. If you would like to receive #SocialEnterprise support visit we offer: 📈 discounted consultancy 📝 free training 👥 one-to-one help 💭 mentoring 🤝 peer networks

🎉 Volunteer Organisers' Forum on September 26 at John Wesley's New Room. Focus on supporting volunteers' well-being. Event includes free museum tour, talks, and networking. Easy access from the Horsefair entrance. #volunteering #peerlearning #wellbeing 🔗

Is your organisation prepared for the unexpected? Risk management is crucial to the success of any organisation. On September 9th our online course will help you gain practical insights into #riskmanagement that will enhance your governance. Register at:

Come along to our Recruit and Retain Volunteers training to help you improve your #volunteer management practices. This session is deaf-friendly, there will be BSL interpreters and live captioning. 📆 Tuesday 1 October ⏰ 14:00 to 16:30 ➡️ @CfDHoH

Join us on 26 Sept, 1-3:30 pm at John Wesley's New Room for the Volunteer Organisers' Forum: Supporting Volunteers. This session is all about boosting volunteer wellbeing! 🔗 #volunteering #peerlearning #wellbeing

Exciting Funding Opportunities funded by Integrated Care System (ICS) and partners! 💰 1. VCSE Brokerage Framework: 2. Women’s Health Grants: #VCSE #Bristol #NorthSomerset #SouthGlos #ICS #health #wellbeing #socialcare

Are you writing grant funding applications for a capital project for your group, charity, or CIC? Join our Fundraisers Bid Writing Café event to work on your bid, receive feedback, and get helpful tips. 🔗

Would you like to be paired with an experienced social entrepreneur or business professional? Join the fully funded Social Economy West #Mentoring Programme! Details of the program are found within this form: contact Orlaith (orlaith.m@voscur.org).

On Monday, Social Economy West hosted an action planning workshop: Steps to strengthen your business plan. Attendees had a chance to explore business planning best practice and identify key gaps and areas of improvement in their own plans. #CIC #SocialEnterprise

Our learning events are taking a break in August. We'll be back in September with exciting networking opportunities and training. If you're interested, you can find more information and register at @SARIcharity

The VCSE sector has a vital role in improving people’s health and wellbeing! The VCSE Brokerage Framework is a VCSE Alliance initiative to enable VCSE organisations to deliver health and wellbeing improvements in local communities. For more information: