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
Vision 2030 Community Grants – now open for applications!SCVO Vision 2030 Community Grants – Vision 2030 sets out the ambitions towards making Sandwell (in 2030) a thriving, optimistic and resilient community. Central to this vision is the message…
Helping You to be Better with Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.The topics of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are an ever-changing landscape and an on-going journey of aspiration and development for all organisations; recognising the things that are already done…
Community Safety Partnership SurveyCommunity Safety Partnerships (CSPs) are the statutory body that bring together local partners to solve shared issues around: Crime and Disorder, Anti-Social Behaviour, Drug and Alcohol misuse, and Reoffending.…
Help the ‘State of Sandwell’ to access Mental Health for EveryoneChanging Our Lives are looking for people from minority ethnic communities living in Sandwell to talk to them about how COVID-19 has affected their mental health. Changing Our Lives…
Funding to support the delivery of the Next Census in March 2021A census takes place every 10 years in the UK. It is a compulsory survey that gives the most accurate estimate of all people and households in England and…
“I’ve got an Idea” Fund Opens for ApplicationsIndividuals, small groups or organisations in the UK who have a new skillful idea which they want to try out can apply for grants of between £250 and £5,000.…
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”