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
Two new Vision 2030 Grant Themes open!
SCVO is very pleased to announce the opening of TWO new Vision 2030 Grant themes today. Background Vision 2030 sets out the ambitions towards making Sandwell (in 2030) a…
Call to Promote Take-up of Covid-19 Vaccinations – Funding Available
Work is now underway to deliver Covid-19 vaccinations across the country in what is being called the biggest immunisation programme in history. Staff and volunteers from the NHS, local…
Call to Artists: Open All Media Exhibition – 30th May to 25th June 2022
The Art Yard are pleased to invite artists to submit work for their Open Exhibition. You can submit up to five pieces or work. There are no special requirements…
National Lottery Community Fund: Funding Officer
The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest funder of community activity in the UK. It supports people and communities to prosper and thrive. National Lottery players raise…
Is it business as usual for you? If not, read on to find out more about grants that can support your organisation
For many of us, it seems as if life is back to normal and returning to how things were before the Pandemic. Others are still nervous and hesitant and…
West Smethwick Enterprise CIC: Chief Executive Officer
West Smethwick Enterprise Family Centre is a community-based organisation with an aim to improve outcomes for children and families. We currently provide high quality Pre-School facilities for children…
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”