As a membership organisation we: lead engagement with local partners and stakeholders; champion how our diverse Sector responds effectively to local needs; promote voluntary action and community participation; help develop a more sustainable Sector…… so that Sandwell becomes a better place for all.
Latest News
SCVO is recruiting…Are you someone who has a real passion for developing business support systems, has a competence and confidence in advanced use of a range of IT packages and who is able…
“Coffee Time Conversations” Launches!SCVO is pleased to announce that we are launching our ‘Coffee Time Conversations’, which seek to bring together individuals from across Sandwell, to chat about different concerns that have…
Help YMCA prevent Youth Homelessness in the midst of Covid-19For any teenager, experiencing family breakdown is one of the most challenging life experiences that they could ever face. However, the risk of homelessness for 16-18 year olds leaves…
Save the Date – SCVO’s 2020 AGM and ConferenceSCVO Members, local voluntary sector organisations, stakeholders and strategic partners are invited to SCVO’s Annual General Meeting taking place this year on Tuesday 29th September. This will be…
Funding to Help Disadvantaged Young People and ChildrenCharities in England and Wales can apply for grants of between £500 – £5,000 per year for up to 3 years to help disadvantaged children and young people (up…
Funding to Strengthen Creative Opportunities for People with Mental Health ProblemsThe Baring Foundation has announced the first call for applications for their new Arts programme supporting Arts and Mental Health to strengthen the creative opportunities available for people with…
Funding Portal
The funding portal is an important service from SCVO. It is completely free to use and allows you to search through thousands of potential funders for your organisation.
Route2wellbeing Portal
The Route2wellbeing Portal is an exciting new initiative which places information about local community-based services at the fingertips of health professionals and other local support agencies.
VCS Database
SCVO maintains and makes available to the public a comprehensive database of voluntary and community organisations actively delivering services in Sandwell.
Local Impact
Spotlights on the Voluntary and Community Sector offer organisations the opportunity to comment on questions about their own organisation, about the environment in which they are working and also feedback on the support offered by SCVO.
Testimonials
“We have been working closely with SCVO who acted as our critical friend, supported us in drafting applications for funding and delivered valuable training sessions to our staff, volunteers and partner organisations”.
“SCVO is a valued partner and helps the council to develop its relationships with Sandwell’s voluntary and community organisations”
“We find the funding digest very useful as this has helped to us to apply for grant funding and be aware of deadlines”