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
Virtually Meet Lloyds Bank Foundation – FreeWe are pleased to invite you to our Virtually Meet Lloyds Bank Foundation’s Manager, Peter Cunnison. Peter will be joining SCVO on Thursday 27th August 2020, 2pm via a…
August Coffee Time Conversations Session‘Coffee Time Conversations’ seeks to bring like-minded individuals from across Sandwell together, to chat about different concerns that have arisen primarily as a consequence of COVID-19. The aim of…
SCVO is recruiting…Are you someone who has a real passion for developing business support systems, has a competence and confidence in advanced use of a range of IT packages and who is able…
New Walk-through Covid-19 testing in West BromwichA new walk-through testing site is opening in West Bromwich to help people get a free test as quickly as possible if they notice symptoms of coronavirus (Covid-19). …
Citizens Advice Sandwell Community Navigators ServiceDo you know of any Sandwell residents who have arrived in the UK in the last 2 years who are in need of practical help and support to enable…
Kooth Positive Futures campaign to help young people through their exam resultsPlease see below the details of our latest Influencers Campaign ‘Positive Futures’ to help young people through their exam results this month. Some members of the Kooth team will…
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”