Author: Kim Fuller

Do You Really Know Us? #SandwellRipple
Do You Really Know Us? #SandwellRipple

We’ve put ourselves in the spotlight for this month’s Ripple Effect Campaign, sharing a bit more about who we are, and how we support Sandwell’s charitable organisations. Join us on […]
Does Martyn’s Law Apply to You? You May Be Surprised
Does Martyn’s Law Apply to You? You May Be Surprised

Join us to hear the latest update on important law changes that you may have to implement to keep people safe. Martyn’s Law (The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025) […]
Gearing up for the Autumn glow! #SandwellRipple
Gearing up for the Autumn glow! #SandwellRipple

Our Ripple Effect campaign is set to keep you warm throughout September as we focus on those wonderful wellbeing organisations keeping us cosy. Does your organisation set people aglow? Do […]
Free training to support volunteer management
Free training to support volunteer management

Our popular Volunteers and the Law workshop returns on Thursday October 8th to serve as a reminder of the dos and don’ts when recruiting, managing and supporting volunteers. Join us […]
Our places in the sun #SandwellRipple
Our places in the sun #SandwellRipple

August was the month of celebrating our beautiful open spaces as part of SCVO’s Ripple Campaign. We highlighted the impact of all the organisations running incredible activities and services across […]
Funding available around Friar Park
Funding available around Friar Park

Up to £250 per activity is on offer to support conversations with people who live, work, study or spend time in Friar Park. Community groups, local businesses and trusted community […]
Important changes to DBS – join a briefing
Important changes to DBS – join a briefing

From 1 September 2026, the law about regulated activity with children is changing. The current rule about the supervision of paid staff and volunteers carrying out specific activities with children […]
Are You a Sharer?
Are You a Sharer?

If you pass on our e-bulletin to your colleagues, why not save yourself a job and ask them to sign up themselves? It’s just a click away on our home […]
Great Opportunity for Young People
Great Opportunity for Young People

Know any young people passionate about the environment and keen to gain leadership skills and experience? ELP2 is a free nine month programme designed to support people aged 18-25 across […]
Facing barriers to work?
Facing barriers to work?

Do you know anyone who is looking for work but facing barriers due to a health condition, disability, or disadvantaged background? Shaw Trust provide free, personalised one-to-one support to help […]
This green and pleasant land #SandwellRipple
This green and pleasant land #SandwellRipple

This month we want to shine some sunlight on the fabulous parks and green spaces adorning the borough. We have been out and about exploring what goes on in the […]
What a clever bunch we are! #SandwellRipple
What a clever bunch we are! #SandwellRipple

July unearthed the wealth of rewards and recognition our charities and community groups across Sandwell have achieved. Our Ripple Effect campaign highlighted the many types of accreditation and awards handed […]