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…
Community Connect Foundation: Part-time Community Engagement Officer
Community Connect Foundation provides a wide range of services to the communities of Smethwick. The charity has secured funding to provide a service aiming to engage and capacity build…
Places of Welcome – Want to Find Out More?
Transforming Communities Together is hosting an informal, one-hour, online workshop for anyone interested in joining the Places of Welcome network, starting their own Place of Welcome or just wanting…
Schools can apply for £500 of free equipment to deliver outdoor learning
Schools in England, Scotland and Wales can apply for up to £500 worth of free outdoor equipment and up to half a day of professional outdoor training to deliver…
Screwfix grants to repair, maintain and improve community facilities
The Screwfix Foundation has re-opened for applications from charities and not for profit organisations for projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve the properties and community facilities of…
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”