Advice Program
Funded by Sandwell Council and in partnership with Sandwell Consortium CBO is one of the leading advice providers in Sandwell. Growing from strength to strength our team of trained and qualified advisers aim to provide a holistic one step services. Focusing on welfare to work agenda we provide free, independent and non-judgemental services. Whilst maintaining the community ethos our service is professional and quality audit are carried out by Sandwell Welfare Rights Unit. CBO is an active member and current Chair of Sandwell Advice Providers Network which is made up of advice providers in Sandwell including CAB, Sandwell Welfare Right Unit and other community based advice providers.
Our advice project is well recognised for delivering quality advice both within the community and also with our key partners and stakeholders.
Our team of advisors are multi-skilled and aim to provide one step services and can deal with queries relating to: general advice, welfare rights, immigration and nationality.
In certain cases we will refer you to other specialists.
CBO plays a key role through the Sandwell Advice Providers Network as a strategic voice for the advice sector in Sandwell. Our staff/volunteers are well trained and go through rigorous monitoring including quarterly audits by Sandwell Welfare Rights Service to ensure transparency and improved quality across the advice sector in Sandwell.
Activities
Benefits check list focusing on maximising household income
Advice and assistance including help with completing forms
Case work and representation to Tribunals where necessary
Basic Debt Advice
Immigration and Nationality Level 1 (approved and regulated by OISC)
Outreach and Home Visits
Training Volunteers
Social Policy Work
CBO Centre Details
Location:
Greets Green Resource Centre
Harwood Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9JF
Lead Officers:
Shabud Ullah – Raska Begum – Aftara Begum – Manawer Ahmed.
Advice Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9:15am – 1:00pm – 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Friday: 9:15am – 1:00pm
To book an appointment call: 0121 500 5441
For confidential & impartial advice please make an appointment to see an advisor. If we can’t help we will find someone who can. We have both male & female advisors to meet your requirements. For further information please contact the advice team: 0121 500 5441.
CBO advice team dealt with 2469 client cases (only 49% Bangladeshis). Financial confirm gains of £1.149m for local residents ( leverage for £1 investment return of £18)
Documents
SAPN Annual Report 2020 21
This is the sixth annual report of the Sandwell Advice Providers Network. Our overall aims are to improve the quality of advice in Sandwell…
Advice Service Provision in Sandwell
Free advice is available from the following agencies (October 2021):
Advice Program Stats
CBO advice team dealt with 2469 client cases (only 49% Bangladeshis). Financial confirm gains of £1.149m for local residents…