Sandwell Council Of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.)
Also known as: S.c.v.o.
Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is an umbrella organisation which supports and represents voluntary organisations and community groups working in Sandwell and promotes volunteering and resident participation in civic life. SCVO is itself a charitable organisation with more than 500 member organisations and is led and overseen by a board of volunteers drawn from its membership.
Activities & Mission
Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is an umbrella organisation which supports and represents voluntary organisations and community groups working in Sandwell and promotes volunteering and resident participation in civic life. SCVO is itself a charitable organisation with more than 500 member organisations and is led and overseen by a board of volunteers drawn from its membership.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 74% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 81% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,561,757 | £1,561,110 | £1,561,110 | £496,346 | £496,346 | 17 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,918,117 | £1,883,109 | £1,883,109 | £495,699 | £495,108 | 17 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,887,249 | £1,852,177 | £1,852,177 | £460,691 | £460,691 | 18 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,576,680 | £1,543,683 | £1,543,683 | £425,619 | £425,619 | 17 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,173,159 | £1,132,849 | £1,132,849 | £392,622 | £392,622 | 20 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sandwell Council Of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.)
What does Sandwell Council Of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) do?
Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is an umbrella organisation which supports and represents voluntary organisations and community groups working in Sandwell and promotes volunteering and resident participation in civic life. SCVO is itself a charitable organisation with more than 500 member organisations and is led and overseen by a board of volunteers drawn from its membership.
How much income did Sandwell Council Of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) report in 2025?
Sandwell Council Of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) reported total income of £1.56m and reported expenditure of £1.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sandwell Council Of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.)?
Sandwell Council Of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) has a program ratio of 100.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sandwell Council Of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) registered as a charity?
Sandwell Council Of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 September 1998 as charity number 1071514. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Sandwell Council Of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.)?
Sandwell Council Of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Claire Louise Dale. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sandwell Council Of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) operate?
Sandwell Council Of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) operates in Sandwell, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sandwell Council Of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) a registered charity?
Yes — Sandwell Council Of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071514.
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- 14 May 2026
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