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
Opportunities for employees within the Voluntary Sector to support a new Youth ProgrammeCould you support children and young people vulnerable to involvement in gangs? The Supporting Families against Youth Crime Programme runs until March 2020. Sandwell Council is looking to fill…
The Gateway ProgrammeThe Gateway Programme supports congregations and local communities to look after and build a sustainable future for their church buildings. Preference is given to projects from Churches that…
Therapeutic Drumming Sessions – Beat It PercussionBeat It Percussion is a small Community Interest Company founded in 2013 with the aim of bringing music based activities to people in the community. They would like to…
Community posts for Partner Organisations in SmethwickFriends and Neighbours in partnership with St Albans Community Centre, seeks to recruit a Community Co-ordinator and Outreach Worker. The partners are looking for a confident team of staff…
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”