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
Community Partnership Grant ProgrammeDo you have an idea that will change your locality for the better? Are you able to create opportunities that enhance quality of life and have a lasting…
Leading West Bromwich Charity looking for Independent ChairA big opportunity to make a huge difference improving life for people in Sandwell.
SCVO is a leading local charity based in West Bromwich and working…
Healthy Sandwell Micro-Grants: Open for ApplicationsThe Healthy Sandwell Micro-Grant Fund is still open for applications – and the maximum grant amount available has been increased…to £500. The purpose of the Healthy Sandwell Micro-Grant…
Free Short Course – Introduction to Bid-writingWith over a decade’s experience of providing grant fundraising for organisations such as sports clubs, charities, community groups, schools and churches, as well as grant giving services and…
Dan Maskell Tennis TrustGrants of up to £1,500 are available to special schools, disability groups and associations etc., for equipment and specialist wheelchairs to enable disabled people to play tennis. Individuals…
Woodward Charitable TrustThe Woodward Charitable Trust primarily funds charitable organisations (charities, social enterprises and community interest companies) in the UK and can make grants for overseas projects, usually via UK…
Bring Your Community Together for the Big Lunch 2018Great things happen when you bring people together! That’s why we’re inviting you to join The Big Lunch on Sunday 3 June, the UK’s annual get-together for neighbours…
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
“After receiving this bid, we know that all of the above can take take place, but this would not have been possible without the support of SCVO”
“We have found SCVO team to be very helpful and are very pleased with the support we have received over the past 10 years”
“SCVO are very supportive and enthusiastic and offer information that is easy to understand and extremely helpful”