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Meet the Funder: Buttle UK
SCVO is excited to announce Buttle UK’s Grants Development Officer, Janitah Salmon is coming virtually to Sandwell to discuss their current funding opportunities aimed at supporting children and young people.
Come and join SCVO on Thursday 19th February 2026, 10am till 11.30am via a Zoom Conference Call.
The online session is a great opportunity to connect directly with the Grants Officer; ask any questions you may have and receive tailored advice enabling you to build a much stronger case for any potential investment prior to submitting your application to Buttle UK.
For more information – https://www.scvo.info/2025/12/11/meet-the-funder-buttle-uk/
To book a place – https://buytickets.at/scvo/1984134
Easter in a Box: The Movie – Training Sessions
A creative resource that guides children through the Easter story using film clips, objects, and moments of reflection. This training equips participants to use the resource confidently in schools, encourage meaningful discussion, and support children as they explore themes of hope, courage, and new life.
🔗 More information: https://www.bristolschoolsconnection.co.uk/easter-in-a-box/
- Monday 2nd February, 1pm–2.15pm
Join TLG for an inspiring and strategic time hearing from local TLG church partners and exploring how to transform Sandwell over a delicious lunch:
Where? Adore Church, Aston
When? 10am, 4th March 2026
Who for? Church leaders, children and families workers, youth workers, evangelism & outreach workers
Who with? The team from the national Christian children’s charity, Transforming Lives for Good
Tuesday 24 March 2026, 10am-2pm at Birmingham Metropolitan College, Matthew Boulton Campus Jennens Road, Birmingham B4 7PS
A brand-new introductory FE and HE chaplaincy training course launches in Spring 2026.
- Sample the course material and find out how to join the course
- Presentations by course authors Nigel Roberts and Dr Sarah Holmes, and by FE chaplain Maggie Everett
- Option to share your chaplaincy experience to enhance course content*
- FE Chaplaincy networking event included
- Nigel Roberts’ course text The Good Chaplain available to buy for £5 on the day (50% discount) for those attending in person
- Cost: £10 per head, inc. lunch (but please get in touch if cost is a barrier)
On the day, we will be filming the presentations and vox pops from delegates, to add more material to the course content. There’s an opportunity for you to share your experiences and perspectives – equally there is no pressure to do so. It’s your choice, and we won’t film you without your permission. The course will then become fully available online from Spring 2026.
To Book: complete the booking form and return to:
Lynne Hayes-James (bursar@saltleytrust.org.uk) by 6th March.
Meet the Expert: Easyfundraising
SCVO are pleased to announce easyfundraising’s Partnerships Manager, Becky Coleman will be coming to explain how changing your organisations and networks online shopping habits can support your fundraising goals.
Easyfundraising is the UK’s biggest charity shopping site, it is simple and free to use! Since 2005 they have helped thousands of good causes turn everyday shopping into free donations.
Our online session is being held on Thursday 26th March 2026, 10am via a Zoom Conference Call.
For more information – https://www.scvo.info/2025/12/11/meet-the-expert-easyfundraising/
To book a place – https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/scvo/
Praying for Your Local School
A practical session exploring simple, accessible ways to pray intentionally for your local school community. This includes how to pray with insight, how to build rhythms of prayer within a church, and how prayer can strengthen relationships with schools.
- Tuesday 21st April, 1pm–2.15pm
Meet the Funder session in partnership with Severn Trent Community Fund.
Natalie Cunningham, Grants Officer for the Severn Trent Community Fund, is coming virtually to Sandwell on Thursday 23rd April 2026, 10am–11.30am, via a Zoom conference call.
She’ll talk to attendees about their 2026 grants programme – core funding, new project funding, and, brand new for this year, Kits for Kids! This online session will enable you to connect directly with the funder, ask any questions you may have and receive tailored advice about your project idea enabling you to build a much stronger case for any potential investment prior to submitting your application.
If you are having trouble booking onto the session via TicketTailor please email Libby our Small Groups Development Officer at libby@scvo.info with your details and she’ll book you onto the session.
Booking link: https://buytickets.at/scvo/2033202
Connecting with Your Local School
A workshop designed to help churches build healthy, sustainable relationships with their local schools. The session explores understanding school needs, offering support that aligns with school priorities, and developing approaches that are respectful, collaborative, and genuinely helpful.
- Wednesday 6th May, 7.30pm–8.45pm
Jesus Out of the Box – Training Sessions
An interactive storytelling resource that helps children explore who Jesus is through hands‑on objects, creative activities, and reflective conversation. These sessions equip participants to use the resource confidently in schools and to create engaging, age‑appropriate encounters with the story of Jesus.
🔗 More information: https://www.bristolschoolsconnection.co.uk/jesus-out-of-the-box/
- Wednesday 3rd June, 7.30pm–8.45pm