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 Business Plans Free WebinarBusiness planning has never been more important than now, for organisations wishing to navigate around the challenges of the pandemic. A well written business plan will support clear goal…
Meet the Funder: Enovert Community TrustSCVO are pleased to announce a fantastic opportunity to speak to Angela Haymonds from Enovert Community Trust, about their latest funding opportunities, how to apply, eligibility criteria and the…
Coffee Time Conversation – 6th May 2021Coffee 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…
Call to Promote Take-up of Covid-19 VaccinationsWork is now underway to deliver Covid-19 vaccinations across the country in what is being called the biggest immunisation programme in history. Staff and volunteers from the NHS, local…
Vision 2030 Community Grants – applications being accepted.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…
Grants for Churches for the Conservation of Decorative FeaturesThe William and Jane Morris Fund accept applications for grants of between £500 and £5,000, to carry out small programmes of conservation work to decorative features and monuments. Churches,…
Opportunities at Citizens Advice Dudley & WolverhamptonIn order to expand its service, Citizens Advice Dudley & Wolverhampton have three positions to which they wish to recruit. The organisation has been created by bringing together two innovative…
South Staffs Water Pebble (Biodiversity) FundSouth Staffs Water Pebble Fund, for ‘Projects that Explore Biodiversity Benefits in the Local Environment’, is now open to applications from community groups or charities that want to encourage…
Meet the Funder: The Tudor TrustIt is with great delight, we can announce that The Tudor Trust will be our June Meet the Funder guest speaker. This is a great opportunity to find out…
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”