SCVO NEWS

Get-IT Together Digital Trainings

by Ian Belcher

Get-IT Together Digital Trainings

SCVO, in partnership with DigiKick, is providing four separate FREE digital trainings over the coming weeks, as part our Get-IT Together Project. These trainings are focused on the use of […] Read more

New Community Network Meetings

by Leah Anderson

New Community Network Meetings

Family Help Partnership – Community Network Meetings Connect | Collaborate | Make a Difference They’re back! Engage, connect and discover new partnerships Join us for a collaborative session where local […] Read more

Invitation to SCVO’s 2026 AGM

by Leona

Invitation to SCVO’s 2026 AGM

The SCVO Board and staff team invites all its local voluntary and community members and organisations from the wider VCS to join us for our 2026 Annual General Meeting. This […] Read more

Your Role in Neighbourhood Health: a VCS Workshop

by Leona

Your Role in Neighbourhood Health: a VCS Workshop

Neighbourhood Health is happening — with or without us. This is your chance to shape it and get involved. Sandwell’s health and care partnership is moving fast on developing Integrated […] Read more

VCS Briefing – SHAPE Programme

by Leona

VCS Briefing – SHAPE Programme

We are pleased to invite members of Voluntary and Community Sector Children and Young People’s Forums and participation groups to attend a SHAPE Programme Briefing Session. This session will provide an […] Read more

Introduction to the Voluntary Sector – 21st October 2026

by Leona

Introduction to the Voluntary Sector – 21st October 2026

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 […] Read more


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FUNDING AND SUSTAINABILITY

BBC Children in Need: Emergency Essentials Programme

by Libby Mahoney

BBC Children in Need: Emergency Essentials Programme

Support for Children Living in Severe Poverty. BBC Children in Need has announced that its Emergency Essentials programme is open for applications. Through the programme, grants are available to support […] Read more

Advanced Notice: The Forbes Charitable Foundation

by Libby Mahoney

Advanced Notice: The Forbes Charitable Foundation

Grants Available to Support Adults with Learning Disabilities. The Forbes Charitable Foundation is offering grants to organisations supporting adults with learning disabilities across the UK. The Foundation aims to increase […] Read more

The National Lottery Community Fund’s UK Fund

by Libby Mahoney

The National Lottery Community Fund’s UK Fund

Grants of up to £5 Million Available to Foster Stronger Community Connections. Voluntary and community organisations, statutory bodies, charities and partnerships can apply for grants of £500,000 to £5 million, […] Read more

Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation

by Libby Mahoney

Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation

Grants to Improve the Lives of Disadvantaged People. Members and colleagues of the Yorkshire Building Society can nominate UK Charities to apply to the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation’s Small […] Read more

British Gas Trust Energy Support Fund Reopens for Applications

by Libby Mahoney

British Gas Trust Energy Support Fund Reopens for Applications

The British Gas Energy Trust has reopened for applications. The fund was introduced to provide financial support to households struggling with energy debts, particularly during challenging economic times. Specifically, this […] Read more

Grants of up to £18,000 available to Social Entrepreneurs 

by Libby Mahoney

Grants of up to £18,000 available to Social Entrepreneurs 

Social entrepreneurs across the UK who are committed to making a positive impact in their communities can apply for funding through UnLtd, a charity that supports social entrepreneurs. The funding […] Read more


OTHER NEWS / ITEMS

Free Programme for Families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Aged 0-5

by Karen Tuckley

Free Programme for Families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Aged 0-5

How Do You Belong? is a new six-week online programme from The Belonging Dojo CIC, supported by the National Deaf Children’s Society. Created by deaf therapist, author and TEDx speaker […] Read more

Sandwell Libraries secures almost £100,000 to launch creative festival across three towns

by Moshahid Ali

Sandwell Libraries secures almost £100,000 to launch creative festival across three towns

Residents in West Bromwich, Oldbury and Rowley Regis are set to benefit from a new programme of arts, culture and creative learning.Sandwell Libraries secured £99,908 from Arts Council England through […] Read more

SDCA Youth Club – Reopening Monday 19th October

by Moshahid Ali

SDCA Youth Club – Reopening Monday 19th October

The SDCA Youth Club is restarting on Monday 19th October, from 5pm to 7pmThe Youth Club will take place weekly on Mondays during school terms at Yew Tree and Tamebridge […] Read more