News
Safe, Sociable and Sensible Small Grant
New!!!
SCVS are distributing £50,000 in small grants of up to £2,500 to Sunderland’s voluntary and community sector, on behalf of the NHS Trust, South of Tyne & Wear.
Ideas, activities and projects which help alleviate alcohol related issues in the local community are sought.
For further information download the flyer or contact Wendy Hadlington on 0191 565 1566
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Grassroots Grants
Grassroots Grants are now available in Sunderland.
Grants of between £250 and £5,000 are available to samll grassroots groups. The grants are intended to benefit the community, so can be very wide ranging, including the purchase of equipment such as computers or kitchen facilities, a local community event and small-scale training.
For further information visit:
Publications
Read the October Re:Source and monthly £unding for Sunderland Newsletter
Sunderland CVS has a range of Information Sheets on a variety of topics for both emerging, new and established groups.
Events
December
Winter Speed Networking Event
Date: 2 Dec
Time: 10 am - 1.00pm
Place:Angel House, Sunderland
Sunderland CVS would like to invite voluntary and community groups to a festive speed networking event.
For further information download the poster.

Research into Social and Economic Value of the VCS
Consultant, Audra Peacock would like the assistance of the VCS in Sunderland, to assess what their contribution is worth both in Social and Economic terms.
We would therefore be grateful if you could complete the survey below.
Important Questionnaire - Research into Social and Economic Value of the VCS in Sunderland
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To say THANK YOU for your time, you will be entered into a prize draw to win £150 CASH.
As part of the research, you are invited to join a group of up to six VCS representatives to share your thoughts, feelings, experiences and ideas on one of five key issues facing you, your group or your organisation. See the information flyer for further details.
Focus group sessions information



