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

Co-operatives Lunch Enhances Business ProspectsPublished on 23rd April, 2010

Co-operatives West Midlands are inviting existing co-operatives and organisations interested in developing a co-operative to a business lunch in Birmingham from 12.30pm - 2.30pm on Wednesday 19 May 2010 at Birmingham & Midland Institute, 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BS.

Co-operatives are a recognised model of trading and a viable alternative to Social Enteprise.  Co-operatives can help voluntary sector organsiations to trade with economic, financial, environmental and social goals.  They are set-up to to service their members (including the local community) who are owners with an equal say in what the co-operative does.  Alongside getting the products and

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Evolving change in the care sectorPublished on 22nd April, 2010

On Tuesday 18th May at 9.30am, at The Hawthornes, a half day event is being held for owners and managers of domiciliary care, day care, supported living and residential care services.  The event is focused on preparing provider agencies to meet the requirements for personalisation.  Please click here for more details and how to book your place.

Voluntary and Community Sector Representative – OpportunityPublished on 16th April, 2010

Would you be interested in representing the views of the voluntary and community sector?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a voluntary sector representative to attend the Later Life Partnership.  The Partnership has a direct link to the Health and Wellbeing Board which is part of Sandwell Partnership.

The Partnership's main focus is around engaging and involving groups with an interest in improving wellbeing in later life and is also concerned with agreeing long-term plans and priorities and making sure that they are delivered.

For more information about the role of a voluntary and community

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Could You Provide A Short Breaks Residential Service for Disabled Children?Published on 16th April, 2010

Sandwell MBC is inviting organisations to tender for the provision of short breaks residential service for children with disabilities.  The service is being commissioned jointly by Sandwell MBC and Dudley MBC. The service to be provided will support children in need and their families in playing an active and constructive role within their own communities through the provision of a local and high quality  short break unit. It is anticipated service provision will commence from 1st October 2010 for a three-year period and will include: provision of a short break residential service for children with a disability displaying challenging behaviour as defined within ...

Urban Living Chest Aims To Improve CohesionPublished on 7th April, 2010

Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations in the West Bromwich, Greets Green and Smethwick areas have until 7th May to apply for a grant to help make their areas a ‘good place to live’. 

Awards To Honour Exceptional VolunteersPublished on 7th April, 2010

Volunteer Centre Sandwell is looking for shining examples of volunteer service to honour and celebrate at a dedicated awards ceremony, part of Sandwell’s contribution to National Volunteer Week celebrations in June. 

Sector Invited To Recession Impact WorkshopPublished on 7th April, 2010

Sandwell has been selected to take part in research aimed at finding out the impact of recession on communities, organisations and individuals. Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) groups are invited to a research workshop on 19th April to contribute their experience.

Calls for RepresentativesPublished on 7th April, 2010

Sandwell Children & Young People Voluntary Sector Executive Group Sandwell’s Children & Young People VCS Executive Group is formed from a group of practitioners to improve the lives of children and young people in Sandwell.  It works alongside the Children & Young People Trust Partnership to contribute to Sandwell’s vision and help deliver the Government’s Every Child Matters key aims, namely: Being healthy Staying safe Enjoying and achieving Making a positive contribution Achieving economic wellbeing  The Group is about to enter its 4th year, and 2 of its 8 members are due to retire or seek re-selection.   To become part of the Group, anyone interested should forward a single ...

Every Child Matters VCS Briefing SessionPublished on 7th April, 2010

The next Every Child Matters VCS Briefing Session is scheduled for Tuesday 15 June at The Wesley Centre, Spring Head, Wednesbury WS10 9AD commencing 12.00noon with a free buffet lunch, and concluding by 1.30pm. The theme will be adolescence, and speakers will be Fiona Stone of Sandwell Education Business Partnership on the transition from school to work, and secondly Jon Grant of Krunch and Sandwell Forum of Voluntary Youth Organisations – Jon will talk about how the voluntary sector is working on some of the most challenging issues.  To register, please contact Gill Collins at Sandwell MBC on 0121 612 1485 or ...

Every Child Matters VCS Briefing SessionPublished on 7th April, 2010

The next Every Child Matters VCS Briefing Session is scheduled for Tuesday 15 June at The Wesley Centre, Spring Head, Wednesbury WS10 9AD commencing 12.00noon with a free buffet lunch, and concluding by 1.30pm.  The theme will be adolescence, and speakers will be Fiona Stone of Sandwell Education Business Partnership on the transition from school to work, and secondly Jon Grant of Krunch and Sandwell Forum of Voluntary Youth Organisations – Jon will talk about how the voluntary sector is working on some of the most challenging issues.  To register, please contact Gill Collins at Sandwell MBC on 0121 612 1485 or ...