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

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...

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.  Read more...

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. Read more...

Public Invited To Volunteer On First DatePublished on 1st April, 2010

It may not be love at first sight, but twenty Sandwell voluntary organisations are looking to make at least 80 decent proposals to willing partners attending a ‘speed volunteering’ event in West Bromwich on 8th June 2010.  Read more...

“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...