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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
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
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