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 on carers and what support they can offer to help carers in the community.  For further information about the training dates please click here.  For a booking form please click here.

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 deliver care closer to the people who need it and provide high quality care in high quality places to make Sandwell and the Heart of Birmingham healthier places to live and work. The event was well attended with various speakers giving updates on where the Programme had progreesed to.  If you didn't manage ...

“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 happening around “Every Child Matters”               

 12.00 noon         Buffet lunch  Speakers and Presentations  12.15pm               Introduction & VCS Executive update                                   Martin Allcott, SCVO           12.20pm               Extended Services & the Disadvantaged Fund                                   Roger Hindle, Sandwell MBC  12.40pm               Children living with Domestic Abuse                                    Sara Ward, Sandwell Women’s Aid  1.00pm                Questions & Answers  1.30pm                Close  Please select ...

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.

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. 

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 inspire young people and adults alike.  Workshops are planned on: Artemis – skills development for the workforce Financial Literacy Opportunities for Young people to get their Voices Heard Contracting with Sandwell Council Small Grants  The main speakers will be:

 Penny Mallory, TV Presenter, whose theme is “Taking Control” Roger Crouch, Sandwell’s Executive Director of Children’s Services  Penny is

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