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

“Every Child Matters” Briefing Session

Open to all the Voluntary and Community Sector (FREE Buffet lunch will be provided)  Thursday 4th March 2010 From 12.00 noon – 1.30 pm Tipton Sports Academy Wednesbury Oak Road Tipton     DY4 0BS This Briefing Event will allow you to meet, talk and ask questions in an informal atmosphere about what is ... Read more...

Introduction to Sustainable Funding Training EventPublished on 27th January, 2010

Dudley CVS is hosting a 1 day training course on Thursday 25th February on 'Introduction to Sustainable Funding'.  This course is being delivered by specialist trainers from NCVO's Sustainble Funding Project.  In light of the current climate the course is invaluable for helping VCOs to explore diversifying their funding mix. Read more...

Legal Structures For Social Enterprises and Charity TradingPublished on 7th December, 2009

This introductory-level seminar is intended for people involved in the community sector who want to provide goods or services on a profit-making basis, but with the profits used for charitable or community purposes. Read more...

Children & Young People Event

Next year’s main Children & Young People event will take place on Thursday 4th February 2010 from 4.00pm to 6.30pm in the Richardson Suite, West Bromwich Albion Football Club, The Hawthorns, West Bromwich.  Organised by the Voluntary & Community sector Executive Group, the event is to raise awareness about services and ... Read more...

Does Your Community Need Some Money?Published on 4th November, 2009

SCVO are working in partnership with Sandwell Council and the Big Lottery Fund to deliver a training day on Awards for All, the small grants programme of the Big Lottery Fund.  Community groups in Sandwell are invited to attend and find out how they can get access to a grant of up to £10,000 for their community.  Read more...

CDS26: Funding Communities Adding ValuePublished on 4th November, 2009

An event for community development practitioners, grant providers and voluntary and community sector organisations interested in improving the quality and effectiveness of grant funding in Sandwell. Read more...

Right Care Right Here (Formerly Towards 2010) Update EventPublished on 2nd November, 2009

Monday 23rd November 2009 1.00pm – 4.00pm The National Metal Forming Centre, 47 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, B70 6QE Right Care Right Here (formerly towards 2010 Programme) plans to change the way health and social care services are delivered. Read more...

SCVO Autumn Conference to include AGMPublished on 14th October, 2009

Tuesday 10th November 2009 Council Chambers, Sandwell Council House, Oldbury   9.15am Conference Registration 9.45am Conference Start 10.15am – 11.00am AGM 13.00pm Close Followed by Lunch Meet the staff and Board and hear what’s new at SCVO Hear more about how the voluntary and community sector can ... Read more...

Local Democracy Week 12-18th October – Question Time Sandwell EventPublished on 29th September, 2009

 Sandwell Active Youth Involvement Team (SAY IT) has been working with the Sandwell Youth Parliament and Shadow Youth Cabinet to organise an event for National Local Democracy Week which is held every year as part of the Local Government Association’s Local Democracy Campaign. This year it is taking place from Monday ... Read more...