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Welcome to SCVO

Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) was established in 1997 to provide representation and support to the local Voluntary and Community Sector. Based in Sandwell and focused on Sandwell, it offers a wide spectrum of specialised services and aims to support all not-for-profit community groups and voluntary organisations, however big or small.

If you would like to learn more about our organisation or have a specific enquiry,  please contact SCVO, tel: 0121 525 1127, or email: support@scvo.info

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SCVO Buddies Programme VacanciesPublished on 9th January, 2012

SCVO is currently recruiting for two full time fixed term posts to support the Buddies Programme which will provide volunteers, in particular newly retired professionals and undergraduates, with an outlet to use their skills, knowledge and experience in a community setting.  They will be matched to a Voluntary and Community Sector Organisation with a specific need.  The Programme will be running 4 buddies' pathways - Funding, Finance, Business and Marketing. Project Co-ordinator - Fixed Term Contract to end of September 2013 - Spinal Point 32-34 - £27,052 - £28,636 We need an experienced and confident Project Co-ordinator who is able to undertake ...

Localism Act BriefingPublished on 6th January, 2012

SCVO is pleased to announce that we've teamed up with "neighbourhood think-and-do tank" the Chamberlain Forum to offer an information session on the Localism Act and what it means for the voluntary sector in Sandwell, on Wednesday 15 February 2012 at out offices from 11am - 1pm.  It will cover:-

  • An introduction to the Localism Act
  • The implications of the power of general competence for local authorities
  • How can we make best use of the Community Right to Challenge
  • How the role of local Councillors and neighbourhood councils will change
  • The possibilities offered by neighbourhood plans and the Right to Build
  • The new provisions ...

    Children and Young People Forum LaunchPublished on 5th January, 2012

    Are you a voluntary and community sector organisation working with children, young people and families?

    Would you like to be able to influence local decision making and have a meaningful dialogue with statutory sector partners on the issues that are important to you?

    Please come and join us for the launch of the voluntary and community sector children and young people Forum to help shape the Forum to meet the needs of your organisation and those of your service users. When:  Thursday 23 February 2012 from 10.00am to 12.00pm Where: Sandwell Christian Centre, Langley Crescent, Oldbury, B68 8RE To confirm your ...