Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations - SCVO. Supporting the Growth of Community Action in Sandwell.

**STOP PRESS** Workshop On ESF Community GrantsPublished on 18th December, 2009

The European Social Fund (ESF) and Black Country Learning and Skills Council has opened its third round of Community Grants aimed at extending employment opportunities for all.  A workshop to provide advice and guidance to applicants is being held at 4.00 pm on Tuesday 12th January 2010 at Black Country Consortium (DY5 1LW).  Contact Toni Hickman on 01384 471 160 for more details.

Have your say on Sandwell PCT’s World Class Commissioning StrategyPublished on 16th December, 2009

The strategy below updates the PCT's Plan and takes account of the new challenges facing the the Primary Care Trust and its partners.  The PCT would welcome your comments and feedback on the plan and have asked that these be sent to  Jenna.Reynolds@sandwell-pct.nhs.uk  by Friday 8th January 2010. Covering letter Strategy document

Do It Awards Announce New Funding RoundPublished on 14th December, 2009

Do It Awards, a partnership between UnLtd and Sport Relief, is now open to applications.  Grants of up to £10,000 are available for innovative projects led by motivated young people aged 18 -21. 

Legal Structures For Social Enterprises and Charity TradingPublished on 7th December, 2009

This introductory-level seminar is intended for people involved in the community sector who want to provide goods or services on a profit-making basis, but with the profits used for charitable or community purposes.

SCVO Survey Reveals Resilience and OptimismPublished on 7th December, 2009

SCVO’s first ever survey of Sandwell’s Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) leadership, undertaken during the month of October, has proved to be an overwhelming success, with almost one quarter of Sector leaders sharing invaluable insights into their current challenges and revealing their feelings on the future.

Talk to Sandwell’s Scrutiny Panel about support for RefugeesPublished on 7th December, 2009

Sandwell Council's Equality and Diversity Scrutiny Panel would like to gain the views of organisations working with refugees about the support and services they receive or don't receive and how their experience of living and working in the borough could be improved. In order to gain these views a conference is being held on Monday 1st February 2010 at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury from 10.30am - 12.30am. If you would like to atend, please contact the Scrutiny Unit on 0121 569 3160 or e-mail matthew_genner@sandwell.gov.uk.