Networking

Connecting People –  Strengthening Partnerships – Supporting Communities.

At Our Place Support, we’re committed to building stronger communities through meaningful collaboration. Our networking offer is designed specifically for professionals working within the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector, as well as those delivering free or funded advice and support services across Sutton Coldfield and North Birmingham.

Our networking opportunities are free to attend and are intended to help you:

We currently offer three networking opportunities:

Our Place Monthly Networking

A regular networking space for professionals from voluntary, charity, social enterprise, and faith-based organisations operating across Sutton Coldfield. These sessions are focused on building on our strong basis of partnership working, community collaboration, and providing a space for information sharing.

Meetings take place during the third week of each month (excluding August and December) and are hosted at different venues across Sutton Coldfield—giving attendees the chance to experience a variety of local community spaces and discover the facilities available.

Youth Partnership Network

Our Youth Partnership Network is an informal and supportive space for professionals delivering youth services across Sutton Coldfield.

The network brings together youth workers, providers, and organisations to strengthen collaborative working, identify local needs, and shape a positive, coordinated youth offer for Sutton Coldfield. 

Meetings provide an opportunity to share information, align services, and explore how we can better support young people together. It’s a space where professionals come together with a shared commitment to improving outcomes for young people in Sutton Coldfield.

By working in partnership, Youth Workers and youth focused organisations can:

✔ Share updates, opportunities, and best practice
✔ Explore emerging trends and local needs among young people
✔ Plan joint initiatives and responses
✔ Strengthen the overall offer for young people in Sutton Coldfield

Advisors Network

Our Advisors Network was developed to provide an informal and supportive space for professionals working in welfare benefits, housing, and related advice roles across North Birmingham.

We offer a welcoming environment where advisors can connect, share learning, and stay up to date with key changes in the welfare system, statutory support services and any wider opportunities that help individuals in our communities.

Our meetings provide a space to share knowledge and skills, collaborate on problem-solving, and strengthen partnership working — helping us all achieve better outcomes for the individuals and communities we support.

Advisors benefit from the opportunity to:

✔ Share resources, updates, and best practice
✔ Stay informed on local and national developments
✔ Identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in service delivery
✔ Build strong partnerships to better support our communities

To be added to our mailing list and receive updates about upcoming networking meetings, please email:
networking@ourplacesupport.org

When contacting us, please specify which networking group(s) you would like to be part of:

• Monthly Networking
• Youth Partnership Network 
• Advisors Network

Please note: These networking opportunities are open only to professionals working within the identified geographical area and who are part of the VCFSE sector or delivering free or funded advice and support services.