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

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 service delivery.   You will need to locate your host organisation (details are available at Only Connect) but they will receive a consultation fee of £200 for time spent with you. 

If you are interested in taking part in the scheme, or considering hosting another organisation, further information and  application forms are available for download.  Alternatively,  email: onlyconnect@ncvo-vol.org.uk or contact NCVO, tel: 0207 520 2519.
 

SCVO would like to learn more about your experience of taking part in the Only Connect scheme.  Please contact Martin Drayton, Project Offier (3Cs) email: martind@scvo.info or tel: 0121 525 1127.