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

Procurement and Commissioning TrainingPublished on 24th November, 2010

The commissioning and funding environment in Sandwell is changing.  This includes the impact of budget cuts and the emergence of new policy such as the health white paper's shift towards GP consoria handling practice based commissioning.  The voluntary and community sector must ensure it is ready to compete in this shifting market place if it wishes to continue to deliver vital services to beneficiaries.  To help respond to this changing environment, SCVO are working with ACEVO who will be delivering Procurement and Commissioning Training for voluntary and community groups on 3 February 2010.  Please view the link above ...

The Big Society Debate in SandwellPublished on 11th November, 2010

SCVO held its AGM on 5 November 2010 where members elected two new directors to its Board - Khatija Patel of Ideal for All and Geoff Foster of Cares.  A re-election of Ragih Muflihi of the Yemini Community Association also took place.  There was an approval of the Chief Executive Officer's and Chair's reports, together with the Annual Report and Annual Accounts. Chief Executive Officer, Mark Davis set the scene prior to the AGM, after which Nick Bird from the Urban Forum, set out for delegates what we know about The Big Society. Geoff Coleman, Vice ...

Sandwell Health and Social Care EventPublished on 10th November, 2010

Being held on 17 November 2010 at The Public this special health and social care event is designed to bring together providers and commissioners of health and social care services, offering them a chance to explore some of the emerging issues and changes taking place.  Representatives from service providers, commissioners, General Practitioners, the voluntary and community sector, NHS Trusts and Sandwell Council are invited to join workshops and discussions that may impact on their work as well as provide new opportunities. For more information please see the programme for the day.  To confirm your place please complete the ...

Funding Opportunity – Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities (NLDC)Published on 10th November, 2010

There is currently a funding opportunity for Sandwell Voluntary and Community Organisations via the Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities (NLDC) Fund.  A value of up to £8000 per provider is available.  The funding runs between November 2010 and July 2011 and is paid on specified outputs based on results.  Please see Commissioning Framework for more detailed requirements of the fund and a copy of the application form. The closing date for the application forms to be returned is Friday 26 November 2010.  If there are any specific queries in relation to the application please contact adele_phillips@sandwell.gov.uk.