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.
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Can we ask for just 5 minutes of your time?Part of any organisation’s planning cycle is to regularly revisit its VISION and MISSION to ensure that they are still relevant and being delivered. SCVO’s mission and vision are as follows:…
Introducing Smethwick ChangeSpaces – a new co-working office spaceIf you are a not-for-profit organisation, community group, social enterprise, charity or individual with a passion for community projects in need of a suitable place to work, then Smethwick…
Multi-Faith Day – Connecting Faith Centres to Community DevelopmentAs a part of the Connecting Faith Centres to Community Development theme, Sandwell Community Hubs is working with the Wednesbury Baptist Church to organise a Multi-Faith Community Event. …
Sandwell Consortium looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Project CoordinatorSandwell Consortium is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Project Coordinator to lead the development of the Sandwell Language Network – establishing a new project focusing upon the following…
Top Tips: Creating Effective Corporate PartnershipsA strong corporate-charity partnership is a powerful way to unlock opportunities, form key relationships, attract funding and gain longer-term support for your organisation. Small charities play a distinct and…
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”