For many of us, it seems as if life is back to normal and returning to how things were before the Pandemic. Others are still nervous and hesitant and have maybe lost their confidence in mixing and socialising. If you are finding your organisation is not able to deliver all you did previously because people are still hesitant to return to groups and activities, then the Covid-19 support funds might be able to help.
The funds are to help voluntary sector organisations with additional costs which they may have as services resume. For example, maybe you need to hire a larger room for activities for a period, or perhaps you need to offer several smaller sessions more locally, so people don’t have to travel. You might want to offer a meal or refreshments to tempt people out and meet again or give them their own pack of mask and hand sanitizer, so they feel safer.
If you have additional expenditure because of adaptions or think extra funds would help you resume services, then why not find out more about the funding? Talk through your idea with either Liz or Barbara who will be happy to advise you and help you through the simple application process.
Contact Liz by email at liz@scvo.info or call 07923 259821. Contact Barbara by email at barbara@scvo.info or call 07859 913363.
Working or volunteering with children, young people, and families in Sandwell? If so, we would like to invite you to our upcoming Early Help Partnership town events. The first event is on Tuesday, 24 May 2022, 2.00 – 3.30 pm, at West Bromwich Community Church, 23 Victoria Street, West Bromwich. The second event is on Wednesday, 8 June 2022, 10.00 – 11.30 am, at Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick. 
June 2022 is Month of Community, 30 days full of campaigns and awareness weeks to inspire people.
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 of services available to help and support Sandwell residents? Or are you new to the area or part of a newly formed community group and would like to find out more about other groups and organisations delivering activities locally?
SCVO is very pleased to announce the opening of TWO new Vision 2030 Grant themes today.
A new website has been developed and launched for all staff and volunteers working with children, young people and families across Sandwell, whether in a school, charity/community group, police or health services.
Are you a Voluntary and Community Sector Organisation delivering services in the area of health and social care?
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It is good to know Covid-19 restrictions are lifting and life can be a little more relaxed. However, it is still a contagious disease and can affect some of us more than others, so good infection control is still important. In addition, whilst some people are happy to return to social groups and events, others are more hesitant to leave home and are missing out on things they once enjoyed so much.
Following on from the award-winning COVID Vaccination Leaders Programme, Sandwell Council have obtained funding to expand this approach to the field of climate change.