Black Country news and blogs Saturday 21 July 2018
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations
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Voluntary sector trends: checking the data 
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 20 Jul 18
Organised by RnR Organisation , this event will share data and stories from two important data sources: the 2018 NCVO Almanac with Karl Wilding from NCVO (charity which champions the voluntary sector and volunteering) and the …
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Community Financial Engagement Worker for GM2LF
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 20 Jul 18
The Grace Mary to Lion Farm Big Local project is looking for an enthusiastic and talented Community Financial Engagement Worker to provide community based financial capability, financial confidence and financial inclusion support as part of their …
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BBC Children in Need are looking to appoint Voluntary Committee Members in the Central Region.
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 18 Jul 18
Here is your opportunity to join our team , to be a vital part of the process for allocating funding to those inspiring projects that change disadvantaged children’s lives.
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Building Connections Fund – Deadline: 24th August 2018
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 17 Jul 18
Charities and community groups in England can now apply for a share of close to £9 million aimed at tackling loneliness by building strong social connections and welcoming communities.
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Sandwell Children Set for Summer Reading Challenge and Mischief Making!
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 16 Jul 18
The Summer Reading Challenge is back at Sandwell libraries – and this year children can hunt for buried treasure and become ultimate mischief makers! The annual challenge encourages children aged four to 11 to read six library books during the long…
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Five Great Automated Email Marketing Programmes for Charities
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 16 Jul 18
It seems that finding a solution to bridge the gap of not ‘keeping in touch’, ‘keeping email recipients up to date’ or ‘sending an immediate response’ is high on the priority list for most organisations in the non-for profit sector.
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Localgiving/Postcode Community Trust
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 16 Jul 18
Localgiving has once again partnered with the Postcode Community Trust to offer over 400 grants of £500 to small charities and community groups across the UK through its Magic Little Grants Fund.
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Trusthouse Charitable Foundation
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 16 Jul 18
The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation is offering Community Centres in deprived urban communities and Village Halls in remote and economically deprived rural areas, the opportunity to apply for capital grants of between £10,000 and £45,000.
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Invitation to SCVO’s 2018 AGM and 20th Anniversary Celebrations
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 12 Jul 18
You are warmly invited to join us for SCVO’s 2018 Annual General Meeting which is taking place on Tuesday 25th September 2018 from 9.30 am – 1.00 pm at North Smethwick Development Trust, Brasshouse, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, B66 1BA.
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Scottish Power Foundation
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 11 Jul 18
The Scottish Power Foundation is now accepting applications from Registered Charities and not-for-profit organisations and expects to fund around 20 projects over the next year.
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The Weavers’ Company
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 11 Jul 18
The Weavers’ Company, a textile-related, charitable and sociable organisation, has announced that the next closing date for its grants programme is the 31st July 2018.
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Teenagers Invited To Sandwell Careers Event
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 10 Jul 18
Teenagers aged between 14 and 19 are invited to a careers event in Oldbury to help them decide what they want to do after school and college.
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UnLtd – Transforming Employment for Disabled People
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 10 Jul 18
Transforming Employment for Disabled People is a new partnership between UnLtd and Scope.
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Rosa – Advice and Support Programme
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 10 Jul 18
Rosa, a charitable fund set up to support initiatives that benefit women and girls in the UK, has announced that as part of the new Justice and Equality Fund, it has opened two new funding programmes.
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BUDS Out and About – visit to Black Country Living Museum
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 9 Jul 18
Are you caring for a person diagnosed with dementia? Would you like to visit a local attraction with your family? BUDS is having a group visit to the Black Country Living Museum on Friday 20 July 2018, 11.30 am to 3.00 pm.
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Collaboration: More Than the Sum of The Parts
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 9 Jul 18
The FSI’s research has shown that collaborating more effectively can not only help to solve social problems but can also facilitate efficiency, growth and sustainability.
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Small Charities Must Harness the Support Available in the Sector
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 9 Jul 18
Funding cuts and an uncertain economic landscape are challenges familiar to every small charitable organisation but, similar to those within the wider sector, arts, culture and heritage fundraisers continue to demonstrate a great capacity for …
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ICO Privacy Notice
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 9 Jul 18
The Information Commissioner’s Office layered privacy notice is an example of how you can present your privacy information.
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Fundraising Qualifications from the FSI
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 6 Jul 18
The Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI) has as its Mission: To build and share knowledge, to elevate the voice of small charities with policy makers and the public, to build leadership in small charities and to support small charities to raise …
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Develop Confidence & Skills in Fundraising for Faith Based Social & Community Action.
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 6 Jul 18
This training will look at sources of funding for faith based groups, how to apply, how to develop application information and how to fund-raise.
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Social Audit Network Roadshow for the Faith Sector
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 5 Jul 18
Social Audit Networking is having a roadshow on Thursday, 12 July 2018, starting at 10 am, in Birmingham.
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Noel Buxton Trust
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 2 Jul 18
The Noel Buxton Trust supports voluntary and community based organisations in Great Britain and in some of the most vulnerable parts of Africa.
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Top Tips for Preventing, Detecting and Responding to Fraud
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 2 Jul 18
The Fraud Advisory Panel have published fraud resources for trustees, senior managers and professional advisers of charities in England and Wales.
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Cyber Security: Charity Guide
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 2 Jul 18
In March 2018 the Charity Commission supported the National Cyber Security Centre in the development of the first, dedicated cyber security guide for charities .
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Heritage Lottery Fund Team Assistant
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 28 Jun 18
The Heritage Lottery Fund is recruiting for a Team Assistant to provide administrative support across the West Midlands regional team.
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Understanding Extremism Training
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 26 Jun 18
The Understanding Extremism Training will explore and discuss issues relating to the ideology of Global Jihadism and the Far Right.
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Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent (WRAP)
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 26 Jun 18
Sandwell Safeguarding Children Board are running three two hour workshops exploring the issues relating to terrorism, radicalisation and safeguarding for people and communities.
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Making Devolution Work for Women in the West Midlands
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 26 Jun 18
Join BVSC to identify the change women want to see in the West Midlands.
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Want to Win £100 of Shopping Vouchers?
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 25 Jun 18
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) – the transport arm of the West Midlands Combined Authority is currently undertaking a travel survey which is designed to understand the needs of vulnerable groups and explore fairer, more inclusive travel in the …
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The Art Yard Open Exhibition – Invitation
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 25 Jun 18
The Arts Yard are pleased to invite you to exhibit at their July Open exhibition.
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Save the Date – SCVO’s AGM and 20 Year Celebration
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 25 Jun 18
SCVO would like you to save the date for its AGM, also this year we would like you to join with us to celebrate 20 years of being in operation.
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Children and Young People Workshop – NEW DATE and VENUE
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 25 Jun 18
Sandwell West Birmingham CCG would like to invite everyone who works with Children and Young People to a workshop on developing outcomes for their futures.
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Armed Forces Covenant Funding
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 22 Jun 18
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has opened applications for micro grants, so that any community wishing to host a There But Not There silhouette installation can do so.
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New Chair of the Board of Trustees for SCVO
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 20 Jun 18
SCVO have appointed Geoff Foster as the new Chair of their Board of Trustees.
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Sidney’s Shed at Dorothy Parkes Centre
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 18 Jun 18
Rhubarb Theatre presents Sidney’s Shed taking place Saturday 23rd June – 3pm at the Dorothy Parkes Centre, Church Road, Smethwick, B67 6EH .
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Preparing for Work Training Courses
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 18 Jun 18
Building Bridges Training is planning to apply for ESF funding in the next few weeks to enable them to deliver further training to adults with a learning disabilities who reside in the Black Country.
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Living Memory Project Upcoming Activities
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 18 Jun 18
The Living Memory Project (a two-year project) are working across the Black Country to celebrate different aspects of everyday life that have been captured through people’s own photographs.
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SHAPE Youth Festival 2018
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 18 Jun 18
Saturday 14 July, 11am – 5pm, at Sandwell Valley Country Park The SHAPE team has again joined forces with the Albion Foundation to put on the SHAPE Youth Festival and 5K Blind Dave Colour Run at Sandwell Valley on Saturday 14 July and provide a “…
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Leathersellers’ Company
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 18 Jun 18
Registered Charities and Educational Institutions providing support for children/young people, the elderly and people with disabilities mainly in London but also around the UK, are eligible to apply for one-off grants of up to £3,000 or larger, …
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Macmillan Consultation Event – People living with cancer having their say
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 18 Jun 18
Macmillan Cancer Support is asking for the views of people living cancer to have their say on GP cancer reviews.
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New Drop-in Sessions for Wednesbury!
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 14 Jun 18
SCVO in partnership with South Staffs Water have commenced monthly drop-in sessions for Sandwell Community, Voluntary and Social Enterprise organisations at SSW Community Hub, Unit 17, Union Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7HD.
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Heart of England Webinar
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 14 Jun 18
Heart of England Community Foundation is hosting a webinar on ‘what makes a good grant application’ on 19th June at 10.00 am.
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Transport for West Midlands Travel Survey
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 11 Jun 18
Transport for West Midlands are currently undertaking a short travel survey (no longer than 5 minutes to complete) to outreach to hard to reach groups and vulnerable groups, and we would like you to promote this survey to these groups especially.
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One World – Celebrating Cultural Diversity
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 11 Jun 18
Showcase your country and culture…dance acts, singers, musicians and variety acts wanted to perform! On Wednesday, 20 June 2018, Sandwell College is hosting its ‘One World’ event – the aim of which is, “to celebrate the cultural diversity …
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Community Pub Business Support Programme
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 11 Jun 18
Communities in England looking to take responsibility for and ownership of their local pub, through purchase or long-term lease can now apply for financial support through the Community Pub Business Support Programme.
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Les Mills Fund for Children
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 11 Jun 18
Grants of up to £1,000 are available to registered charities and non-profit organisations who work to improve the education and physical and emotional wellbeing of children.
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BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 11 Jun 18
The BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people up to the age of 18 living with severe poverty.
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RSPB Sandwell Valley Community Arts Festival
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 11 Jun 18
RSPB Sandwell Valley is hosting a Community Arts Festival as part of the Mayor’s Community Weekend on Sunday 1st July.
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Shaping the Future of Adult Learning and Skills – the implications of Brexit and Devolution in the West Midlands
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 8 Jun 18
Do you provide adult learning and skills in the West Midlands? Have you been uncertain about how Brexit and devolution will affect your work? If so, then join us for a one day conference hosted by the WEA West Midlands.
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Weigh2GO – Expression of Interest for Round 2
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 5 Jun 18
Following the success of the Weigh2GO programme, we (Public Health in Sandwell Council) are now inviting applications from organisations that can provide a low level weight management/weight maintenance ‘Weigh2GO’ programme designed to target …