Month: January 2021

Please take part in the Volunteering ‘Reset’ Survey
Please take part in the Volunteering ‘Reset’ Survey
 29 Jan 21

SCVO supports and promotes volunteering throughout the borough. But how has the last year affected your organisation and where the focus is needed? To enable us to look at how […]
New Variant of Coronavirus Spreads Rapidly as Many People in Sandwell Still Have to Go Out to Work
New Variant of Coronavirus Spreads Rapidly as Many People in Sandwell Still Have to Go Out to Work

Sandwell Council has issued an urgent warning to employers of the need to protect their staff against the new variant of coronavirus. Sandwell’s Director of Public Health Lisa McNally urged […]
Mayoral Vaccination Roundtable for Faith Leaders and Community Groups
Mayoral Vaccination Roundtable for Faith Leaders and Community Groups
 28 Jan 21

The West Midlands Combined Authority is hosting a roundtable for our local faith leaders, community groups and anyone with a question about the vaccine, offering insight and support around Covid-19 […]
Vaccination Leadership Programme
Vaccination Leadership Programme

The vaccination programme – the biggest in NHS history – is off to a strong start, and more than 4 million doses have now been delivered across the country, covering […]
What if everyone had what they needed to thrive? Latest news and updates!
What if everyone had what they needed to thrive? Latest news and updates!

Back in December, 70 people from across the Black Country & West Birmingham joined the first ‘What if everyone had what they needed to thrive’ workshop. The ‘listening event’ explored […]
Black Country Moving Pilot
Black Country Moving Pilot

The Black Country has some of the highest levels of inactivity in the UK. Active Black Country are currently trying to find out the reasons behind this, and what would […]
Time to Talk Mental Health – 4th February
Time to Talk Mental Health – 4th February

Black Country Healthcare NHS Trust Foundation are making Time to Talk in their friendly webinar where you will be able to connect with others, think about your own mental health, […]
Healthwatch Sandwell Community Cash Fund
Healthwatch Sandwell Community Cash Fund

Grants of up to £1,500 available for local people to improve wellbeing in their community Four Grants of up to £1,500 are being offered to individuals, organisations, and groups to […]
Let’s Go…
Let’s Go…
 27 Jan 21

Lots of new volunteering opportunities have been added to our ‘Let’s Go…’ website. AbilityNet for example seeks helpers to support older or disabled people with everyday technical challenges, like getting […]
‘Strengthening the Sandwell Economy’ – invitation to a Community Conversation
‘Strengthening the Sandwell Economy’ – invitation to a Community Conversation

Business in the Community (BITC) and Midland Metro Alliance would be delighted if you could join us for a virtual ‘Community Conversation’ where we will explore how people from all […]
‘Reducing Parental Conflict’ Training Offered
‘Reducing Parental Conflict’ Training Offered

‘Reducing Parental Conflict’ Training Offered “I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would definitely recommend it!! It was very informative and relevant to my work”. Following a number of successful ‘Reducing […]
Virtual Meet The Funder: easyfundraising
Virtual Meet The Funder: easyfundraising
 26 Jan 21

SCVO are pleased to announce easyfundraising’s Partnerships Manager, Becky Coleman will be coming to explain how changing your organisations and networks online shopping habits can support your fundraising goals. easyfundraising […]