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

Sandwell Policy and Intelligence SummitPublished on 14th August, 2012

We are in a time of vast change. For the public sector and its partners, deficit reduction will continue to lead to shrinking resources for the foreseeable future, and the challenge to make Sandwell a great place could become increasingly difficult. Key to the response from statutory organisations, the voluntary sector, the private sector and our partners will be policies that are driven by intelligence about what is happening in Sandwell. Sandwell's Strategic Intelligence Group, formed of partners in Sandwell, is hosting Sandwell's first Policy and Intelligence Summit to help identify what Sandwell’s current and future intelligence needs are to help ...

Independent Panel Members wanted – West Midlands Policing and Crime PanelPublished on 8th August, 2012

On 15 November 2012, for the first time ever, the public across England and Wales will elect Police and Crime Commissioners who will be accountable for how crime is tackled in their police force areas.  The previous Police Authorities will be abolished and will be replaced by a Commissioner who will be supported by a panel made up of elected Councillors and co-opted lay members.  The panel has now been established in "shadow" form and is looking for independent members. View full details and apply

SCVO AGM and Conference – 1st November 2012Published on 8th August, 2012

This year, SCVO's AGM and Conference is a chance for representatives from the Voluntary and Community Sector and partners to discuss the important role which the sector plays in Sandwell's economy.  You'll hear from Tony Deep Wouhra, founder of top Black Country business East End Foods, giving a business perspective on the role of the voluntary sector; Geoff Walker, CEO of Sandwell Community Caring Trust, one of Sandwell's largest charities, named in 2007 as the second best employer to work for in the UK by the Sunday Times, on how to take a businesslike approach without losing your uniqueness and authenticity. ...