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

Help With Writing Excellent TendersPublished on 28th July, 2010

The NAVCA Tender Support Project provides one-to-one support to help prepare organisations for producing high-quality tender submissions for public service delivery.  The Project forms part of NAVCA's Local Commissioning and Procurement Unit, an online resource of useful documents, ... Read more...

Sandwell Groups Get Fit For The FuturePublished on 2nd July, 2010

On 22 June SCVO held its Summer Conference for Sandwell voluntary and community groups.  The conference focused on discussions around the importance of the sector thinking  longer term about organisational development and how organisations can take practical steps to sustain themselves in the future.  Speakers gave a national and local perspective on issues of ... Read more...

Getting To Know Yew Tree & TamebridgePublished on 24th June, 2010

Would you like to get to know other voluntary and public sector organisations operating in Yew Tree & Tamebridge? Sandwell PCT are hosting a networking event on Thursday 8 July 2010, 1.00pm - 3.00pm at The Brambles, Bramley Road, Yew Tree Estate, WS5 4LE.  Martin Drayton, Project Officer (3Cs) will be attending from SCVO and there ... Read more...

Collaborate To Win ESF Contracts for Black CountryPublished on 22nd June, 2010

An exciting opportunity exists for voluntary and community sector organisations in Sandwell to get involved in an innovative collaborative project to win European Social Fund (ESF) contracts. Wolverhampton Network Consortium (WNC) have accessed funding from the Skills Funding Agency to support the development of a potential collaborative application across the Black ... Read more...

Free Collaboration and Mergers Seminar For Trustees – Limited PlacesPublished on 4th June, 2010

There are limited places available on Collaboration and Mergers Seminar for Trustees in Birmingham, Tuesday 15 June 2010, 10.30am - 12.30pm at BVSC, The Centre for Voluntary Action. The free course is being organised by NCVO (National Council of Voluntary Organisations) and ... Read more...

Moving Into Income Generation

Many organisations are starting to think differently about how to generate income.  If your organisation is thinking of trading or developing enterprising approaches to fundraising, then you might find the Moving Into Income Generation Masterclass in Birmingham helpful.  The session takes place on Wednesday, 9 June 2010 ... Read more...

Get Fit For The Future

Tuesday 22 June 2010 from 2.00pm - 7.00pm National Metal Forming Centre, 47 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, B70 6PY The Voluntary and Community Sector plays a vital role in delivering services to the residents of Sandwell.  There is an increased recognition of this role and ... Read more...

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 ... Read more...

Vacancy at Sandwell Cruse Bereavement CarePublished on 22nd April, 2010

The Sandwell branch of the National Bereavement Charity is seeking an experienced Co-ordinator to take over the running of its services in the Sandwell Area.  With three part-time members of staff (including the Co-ordinator), and a team of volunteer counsellors, all of the funding for the Branch is raised locally.  A ... Read more...

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 ... Read more...