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

Mergers Masterclass For Third Sector LeadersPublished on 10th March, 2010

Are you a third sector leader, board member or consultant involved currently in a merger or thinking about a future one with another voluntary and community sector organisation? ACEVO are running a Third Sector Mergers Masterclass in Birmingham on Thursday 25 March 2010, 10.00am - 4.00pm.  The masterclass aims to increase understanding of what to look for in a merger partner and how to structure a merger process, from first approach through to negotiating a final agreement. The session covers the complex economic, political and organisational issues involved in mergers and training in a proven approach to third sector mergers and other intensive partnerships. The methodology is based on five years ...

‘Winning The Contract’ – Free Online TrainingPublished on 10th March, 2010

A free online training course to help you understand how to win public sector contracts is available online.   The course is aimed at people from all sectors with responsibility for business development, who wish to learn more about public sector contract processes.  After completing the course you will have a better understanding of how to: identify the advantages and disadvantages of dealing with public bodies. understand how different types of contract are defined, advertised and dealt with. understand approved supplier lists and framework agreements. search for and find public sector opportunities. identify the key stages in the tendering process. No prior knowledge or experience is needed to study ...

Get Funded To Connect With OthersPublished on 1st March, 2010

If you are a voluntary and community organisation with aspirations to: Pursue a new trading idea Learn about the delivery of public services under contract Use a loan to increase your capacity to do either of the above. Then you should check out the Only Connect visit scheme, which allows  voluntary and community organisations  to share their experiences and learn more about the key issues to consider when generating earned income.   Applications are open until 12 March 2010. Up to £150 is available  for your time and travel to visit another organisation to learn how they diversified their income by developing a trading arm, or moving into public ...

“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 ...