Month: October 2021

‘Out There’ new fostering film launched
‘Out There’ new fostering film launched
 29 Oct 21

Sandwell Children’s Trust have launched a new fostering film with an official online event hosted by the Fostering Network. ‘Out There’ is the latest joint production with other fostering services […]
Your Carbon Footprint – what you can do to help tackle climate change
Your Carbon Footprint – what you can do to help tackle climate change

The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) takes place in Glasgow between 31st October – 12th November 2021. Delegates from across the globe will come together to […]
Sandwell’s Homelessness Week: providing real, practical help to rough sleepers
Sandwell’s Homelessness Week: providing real, practical help to rough sleepers
 28 Oct 21

Following World Homeless Day on Sunday, 10 October, Sandwell Council’s Housing Solutions Service were out across Bearwood, Smethwick and West Bromwich between 11-15 October. The team offered advice, information about housing support […]
‘Grab a Jab’ – find out more about ‘booster’ vaccinations (and other stuff…)
‘Grab a Jab’ – find out more about ‘booster’ vaccinations (and other stuff…)

As we begin to emerge from the Covid pandemic, the vaccination programme for both 1st/2nd and ‘booster’ vaccinations continues at pace. Black Country and West Birmingham CCG have a website […]
Grants for the planting and care of trees, hedges and orchards
Grants for the planting and care of trees, hedges and orchards

Schools, community groups, parish and town councils, and tree warden networks within the UK can apply for grants of between £300 and £1,500 to get communities and young people up […]
Funding to support local communities during the winter months
Funding to support local communities during the winter months

Charities, community and voluntary groups, CICs, CIOs, and social enterprises across the UK that have been significantly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, can apply for funding of up to £1,000 […]
Sandwell Young Carers looking to recruit Sessional Workers
Sandwell Young Carers looking to recruit Sessional Workers
 27 Oct 21

Sandwell Young Carers is looking to recruit Sessional Workers to assist in supporting young carers using a hybrid service. Workers will be required either via virtual platform and/or at our […]
Spotlight Robert Bruce – Trustee
Spotlight Robert Bruce – Trustee

Trustee Week (1st – 5th November) is an annual event to showcase the great work trustees do and provide opportunities for everyone to get involved and make a difference. It […]
The Arnold Clark Community Fund Reopens
The Arnold Clark Community Fund Reopens

The Arnold Clark Community Fund are relaunching their Community Fund to provide financial help to community groups and charities that have been significantly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The Community […]
Wednesbury Christmas Parcel Appeal
Wednesbury Christmas Parcel Appeal

After the huge success of Wednesbury 2000’s Christmas parcel appeal last year, they are appealing again this year for toy and food donations to be able to support families in […]
Are Your Values Valued?
Are Your Values Valued?

In Directory of Social Changes latest article they discuss charity values and how an organisation ensures everyone in their organisation also understands them? Are you clear on what your charity’s […]
Women’s Sector Resilience Fund Phase 2
Women’s Sector Resilience Fund Phase 2
 25 Oct 21

The Smallwood Trust has just opened a new funding opportunity – The Women’s Sector Resilience Fund Phase 2. It is a £1.5m fund that has been set up to support […]