Month: July 2023

Introduction to the Voluntary Sector – 7th November 2023
Introduction to the Voluntary Sector – 7th November 2023
 31 Jul 23

Did you know there are over 1,000 voluntary and community (VCS) groups operating in Sandwell? Are you in a new role and would value an overview of the vast range […]
UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Sandwell – Briefing for the Voluntary Sector
UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Sandwell – Briefing for the Voluntary Sector

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is a central pillar of the UK government’s ambitious Levelling Up agenda, replacing previous European Union funding streams, and is a significant component of […]
School Uniform Vouchers
School Uniform Vouchers
 28 Jul 23

If you live in Sandwell, receive one of the benefits listed below and your child will be in reception class or Years 7 to 11 in September 2023 you may […]
Charities Will No Longer Be able To File Annual Returns Through The Existing System
Charities Will No Longer Be able To File Annual Returns Through The Existing System
 27 Jul 23

The Charity Commission for England and Wales’ My Charity Commission Account service is going live on 31st July 2023, it has announced. This means that charities will no longer be […]
The Supermarkets Offering Free Unrestricted Funding
The Supermarkets Offering Free Unrestricted Funding

Did you know that the leading supermarkets – Tesco, Morrisons, ASDA, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Iceland, and Ocado – will all donate money to your voluntary organisation. Charity, social enterprise or CIC […]
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund

The Paul Hamlyn Youth Fund is an exciting core funding opportunity of up to £150,000 for organisations working with young people (aged 14-25) who face complex transitions to adulthood. The […]
Suicide Prevention Training Dates
Suicide Prevention Training Dates

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is a UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. They would […]
No Waste Here! – Enfinium Funding Offer
No Waste Here! – Enfinium Funding Offer

One of Sandwell’s newest businesses has pledged to support the local voluntary sector with funding and sponsorship for good causes. Enfinium, the waste to energy plant, supports registered charities, schools, […]
Cancer Awareness Offer To Groups
Cancer Awareness Offer To Groups

Cultural barriers and a lack of awareness about what cancer is can often lead to late diagnosis and poorer survival rates. Macmillan and Black Country Integrated Care Board are working […]
To DBS Or Not To DBS – That Is The Question?
To DBS Or Not To DBS – That Is The Question?

Many assumptions are made about ‘checking’ newcomers to an organisation – for example that everyone needs to have a DBS check. We’re organising an online session with the regional representative […]
£76M Cost of Living Fund launched
£76M Cost of Living Fund launched
 25 Jul 23

A £76M Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund was launched on the 24th July 2023.  The fund will support organisations across England to deliver critical frontline services. Organisations will be […]
Voice of Young People Study
Voice of Young People Study

Recently, Sport 4 Life conducted the Voice of Young People study, a research project aimed at understanding the real-world challenges faced by young individuals aged 12-29. The study involved 388 […]