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
‘Reducing Parental Conflict’ Training Offered‘Reducing Parental Conflict’ Training Offered “I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would definitely recommend it!! It was very informative and relevant to my work”. Following a number of successful…
Virtual Meet The Funder: easyfundraisingSCVO are pleased to announce easyfundraising’s Partnerships Manager, Becky Coleman will be coming to explain how changing your organisations and networks online shopping habits can support your fundraising goals.…
Call to Promote Take-up of Covid-19 VaccinationsWork 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…
FREE – Introduction to Basic Risk Management WebinarIn SCVO’s Virtual ‘Introduction to Risk Management Webinar’ we will explore some of the basic risks to an organisation together with potential consequences and what actions can be implemented.…
Vision 2030 Community Grants – applications being accepted.SCVO Vision 2030 Community Grants – Vision 2030 sets out the ambitions towards making Sandwell (in 2030) a thriving, optimistic and resilient community. Central to this vision is the message…
Baggies Boing ZoneThe Albion Foundation’s Health and Wellbeing department is running free fitness sessions for everyone. Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or just starting out for the first time, they cater…
Steps to Bringing England out of LockdownThe Government has set out its phased roadmap of four steps to bring England out of national lockdown, with restrictions gradually being lifted across the country in four steps,…
Join the Chat – Volunteer Coordinator’s ForumSandwell Volunteer Coordinators’ Forum meets up again in April for a good old chat about all things volunteering. Recruiting, training and managing volunteers is hugely rewarding, but like all…
Understanding Extremism Training For Community Groups (Mar ’21)Sandwell Council is offering community groups the opportunity to receive FREE “Understanding Extremism” training delivered by two experienced professionals and featuring a special guest speaker, Nicola Benyahia, who lost…
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”