As a membership organisation we lead engagement with local partners and stakeholders, we champion the important role our diverse Sector plays in responding effectively to local needs, and we help develop a more sustainable Sector that helps Sandwell become a better place for all.
Latest News
EPIC Funding is Go! Grant application window now open…SCVO is working in partnership with the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to help build long-term resilience within Sandwell Communities. The purpose of the EPIC Grant Programme (Empowering People In Communities)…
The Vinci UK FoundationThe VINCI UK Foundation has announced that is now accepting applications to its funding programme. The Foundation offers one-off grants of £3,000 to £20,000 to independent small and…
The Vegetarian Society Grants AvailableThe Vegetarian Society is making grants available to help support community activities and events taking place around National Vegetarian Week, which is in May 2019. The grants are…
Dunhill Medical TrustThe Dunhill Medical Trust offers two funding schemes for community-based organisations that work directly with older people who need some form of extra support to make everyday living that…
Armed Forces Covenant TrustA £3 million funding programme to fund renovations and improvements to veterans’ community centres has been launched by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. Grants of up to…
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”