Category: SCVO News

Let’s Celebrate and Inspire!
Let’s Celebrate and Inspire!
 30 May 23

As Volunteers’ Week approaches it’s time to say a massive ‘Thank You’ to each and every helper in Sandwell. Our voluntary sector couldn’t survive without them, so we’d like to […]
Snapshot Conversations
Snapshot Conversations
 18 May 23

Snapshot Conversations seeks to bring not-for-profit, charities, community and voluntary groups from across Sandwell together, to connect and talk about what matters to them. The informal session will be held […]
We’re on the Road!
We’re on the Road!
 15 May 23

SCVO is touring the borough with the ‘Get Involved’ roadshow for Volunteers’ Week. Come and join us for light refreshments, say thank you to our local helpers and discover… Hundreds […]
Funding to Support Children, Young People and Parents and Carers in Sandwell
Funding to Support Children, Young People and Parents and Carers in Sandwell
 09 May 23

Building on the success of previous programmes of emotional wellbeing support for children and young people Sandwell Council have released additional funds. Up to £30,000 is available for each category. […]
Introduction to the Voluntary Sector – 15th June 2023
Introduction to the Voluntary Sector – 15th June 2023
 11 Apr 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 […]
Wanted…..Your Help To Develop Digital Support In Sandwell (Microgrant Programme Available)
Wanted…..Your Help To Develop Digital Support In Sandwell (Microgrant Programme Available)
 28 Mar 23

Voluntary and Community organisations in Sandwell are being invited to support partnership efforts to tackle digital exclusion in the borough – helping the Council and VCS leaders to better understand […]
Quality Counts… and SCVO has it!
Quality Counts… and SCVO has it!
 13 Mar 23

SCVO is this week celebrating the achievement of a quality award that recognises its role supporting local communities as the umbrella organisation for Sandwell’s charity and not-for-profit sector.  The Local […]
Vision 2030 and King’s Coronation grants now available
Vision 2030 and King’s Coronation grants now available
 10 Mar 23

In line with SCVO’s on-going delivery of the Vision 2030 Community Grants programme, we are very pleased to announce that we’re accepting applications for the next round of awards under […]
Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month
 27 Feb 23

Stress Awareness Month has been held every April, since 1992 to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. This year’s theme is work […]
Congratulation to all the Organisations in Our Area That Have Just Received a Share of £1.2m in easyfundraising Donations!
Congratulation to all the Organisations in Our Area That Have Just Received a Share of £1.2m in easyfundraising Donations!
 23 Feb 23

Congratulation to all the organisations in our area that have just received a share of £1.2m in easyfundraising donations! Through easyfundraising, 7,000 online brands will donate money to your organisation […]
Is your organisation a Member of SCVO?
Is your organisation a Member of SCVO?
 07 Feb 23

SCVO regularly welcomes new community organisations into its membership.  They join a growing number of over 500 organisations which form our strong collective voices on behalf of the local communities […]
Voluntary Sector Briefing – UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Voluntary Sector Briefing – UK Shared Prosperity Fund
 30 Jan 23

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 […]