Sandwell Community Information & Participation Service Ltd (SCIPS) is a non-political, independent and charitable organisation led by Sandwell residents. Offering free membership to Sandwell based tenants and residents associations (TRA’s), constituted community groups or any individual resident within the borough.

All categories of membership are free.

They offer facilities, access to skills and expertise - providing a range of high quality services and a link for all communities to consult on local, regional and national housing and regeneration issues.

SCIPS membership offers a wide range of services to local groups - including free usage of a fully equipped meeting facility, Internet access, plus IT equipment loans (all available on a pre-booking basis) plus highly competitive rates on small runs (up to 1000 copies) of colour or b/w printing or photocopying.

To find out more about SCIPS membership and what it can offer visit their website at http://www.scips.org.uk/

CHAINS

Through Big Lottery Funding and working in partnership with Wednesbury 2000 Ltd SCIPS have developed the Community Help And Information Network Sandwell (CHAINS) website.

This is an entirely FREE local resource to help local community groups promote themselves, their upcoming events and latest news to local communities.

Additionally, the website provides support materials to help both existing and new groups – as well as a powerful funding search tool.

Groups have the choice to register and add information to the website directly – or send SCIPS the information they want uploaded and they will do it for them.

Visit http://www.communitychains.co.uk/  to find out more.

Contact Details:

Sandwell Community Information & Participation Service (SCIPS)
Christ Church, Birmingham Street
Oldbury
B69 4DY

Telephone: 0121 544 1230
Fax: 0121 544 9676
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