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
Introduction to easyfundraising: Funding for Community Groups and Charities in Sandwell and Dudley
SCVO and Dudley CVS would like to invite you to attend a free webinar to learn all about easyfundraising which is a free to use fundraising platform that enables…
Free Introduction to Project Planning Online Session
No matter how big or small your community group is, project planning should be at the heart of your thought process, enabling you to effectively design, development and delivery…
Small Grants to Support Climate Change Ideas in Sandwell
On the back of the award-winning Covid Vaccination Leaders programme, Sandwell Council has obtained funding to expand this approach to the field of climate change. The Council is keen…
Bite-Sized Meet the Funder: Tipton & Coseley Building Society Charitable Foundation
SCVO would like to invite you to our Bite-Sized Meet the Funder with Tipton & Coseley Building Society Charitable Foundation representatives, who will be coming virtually to Sandwell, to…
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…
Life after Covid-19 Restrictions: Do you know what support is available?
It is good to know Covid-19 restrictions are lifting and life can be a little more relaxed. However, it is still a contagious disease and can affect some of…
- Breakthru’s New Male Aman Group
Breakthru’s new Male Aman Group, has recently started and meets at West Bromwich Library, 316 High Street, West Bromwich, every Friday from 12.30 to 1.30 pm.…
Free learn to ride a bike sessions with Sikh Helpline
Did you know that Sikh Helpline are offering free sessions on how to learn to ride a bike, that includes bike repair lessons, to help you be confident when…
Funding to support blind and partially sighted people
Grants of up to £25,000 are available to improve the capacity and sustainability of sight loss sector organisations in the UK to deliver positive outcomes for blind and partially…
Funding to support education in disadvantaged areas
Grants are available to support schools and registered charities that wish to undertake educational projects with children and young people under the age of 25 in marginalised communities within…
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”