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

Carer’s Awareness TrainingPublished on 18th February, 2010

The Adult and Community Services Learning Unit are holding Carer's Awareness Training which is open to staff or volunteers from voluntary or community organisations, and is free of charge.  The aim of the training is to raise awareness of carers' issues ensuring that professionals and organisations understand the issues that impact ... Read more...

Delivering Health Care Closer to HomePublished on 18th February, 2010

On the 23rd November 2009, SCVO jointly organised an event with Sandwell Primary Care Trust to update the voluntary and community sector on the PCT's Right Care Right Here Programme (Formerly Towards 2010).  The Programme plans to change the way health and social care services are delivered.  It is working to ... Read more...

“Every Child Matters” Briefing SessionPublished on 9th February, 2010

Open to all the Voluntary and Community Sector (FREE Buffet lunch will be provided)  Thursday 4th March 2010 From 12.00 noon – 1.30 pm Tipton Sports Academy Wednesbury Oak Road Tipton     DY4 0BS This Briefing Event will allow you to meet, talk and ask questions in an informal atmosphere about what is ... Read more...

Safeguarding And The Law – Are You Prepared?Published on 2nd February, 2010

On Tuesday 2nd March 2010 SCVO, Sandwell Volunteer Centre and Centrepoint Disclosure are holding a briefing event to help voluntary and community organisations understand changes in legislation for the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Read more...

Double Your Money Offer To Support Your CommunityPublished on 1st February, 2010

SCVO is appealing to Sandwell companies and residents to help raise a new community fund that can provide grant funding for community groups and activities for generations to come.  All donations to the Sandwell Grassroots Community Fund are currently being matched pound for pound by the Government.  Read more...

Children & Young People EventPublished on 26th November, 2009

Next year’s main Children & Young People event will take place on Thursday 4th February 2010 from 4.00pm to 6.30pm in the Richardson Suite, West Bromwich Albion Football Club, The Hawthorns, West Bromwich.  Organised by the Voluntary & Community sector Executive Group, the event is to raise awareness about services and ... Read more...