Vision 2030 sets out the ambitions towards making Sandwell (in 2030) a thriving, optimistic and resilient community. Central to this vision is the message of closer partnership working between all sectors and communities across the borough.
SCVO, is a local charity working across the borough of Sandwell with a mission to help local residents and communities access support, which enables them to take greater control of their lives, overcome challenges and make the most of opportunities available to them.
SCVO is delivering this grant programme, on behalf of and in partnership with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, to enable voluntary and community groups to deliver activities in Sandwell, and to Sandwell residents, to support the following priority:
Purpose of the Fund – Sandwell Warm Spaces
To provide a network of Warm Spaces during colder weather, which are accessible to all members of the community and offer the following as a minimum:
- A warm (min 18 degrees Celsius) and accessible indoor space with comfortable seating areas
- Adequately staffed and insured
- Free warm drinks
- Stock of written resources offering advice on keeping warm, tackling cost of living etc. (provided by SMBC and others)
- Regular completion and return of simple statistics regarding usage (of warm space)
- Adherence to the Sandwell Warm Spaces Charter (See Appendix 2 of the Guidance Notes)
You may choose to offer additional, optional services (including food provision – free or paid), advice sessions, educational or creative activities, entertainment (e.g. movie showings), but these will need to be specified in your application separately from the minimum warm space offer.
Projects that are successfully awarded funding for this theme will be expected to be able to deliver their warm space by the 31st October 2022 at the latest and continue for the period specified in the application (to a maximum of 31st March 2023).
To apply, download the following documents:
- Guidance Notes (pdf format)
- Application Form (docx format)
Please ensure you read the Guidance Notes IN FULL, as they contain important information about the minimum levels of commitment required to apply for funding, and then submit your completed Application Form to: grants@scvo.info
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