Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.)
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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.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 95% of the 19,540 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 21,809 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. SANDWELL COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS (S.C.V.O.) is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
SANDWELL COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS (S.C.V.O.) is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
SANDWELL COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS (S.C.V.O.) is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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10 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
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Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 10 disclosed in the public registry.
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Methodology
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Frequently asked questions about Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.)
Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Tipton, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its registration number is 1071514. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
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. Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1998.
Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1071514.
Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.)'s registered charity number is 1071514. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) is located in Tipton, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) is based in Tipton in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.)
- What is Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.)?
- Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) is a arts & culture charitable company based in Tipton, United Kingdom. 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.
- When was Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) founded?
- Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) was founded in 1998.
- Where is Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) located?
- Headquartered in Tipton, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.)'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £1.6 million. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) trustworthy?
- Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.)'s registration number?
- Registration: 1071514 (United Kingdom).
- What is Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.)'s website?
- https://www.scvo.info
- Are donations to Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (s.c.v.o.) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.


