Supporting, Promoting and Representing Southend’s Thriving Voluntary Sector

Proud to be Southend’s Council for Voluntary Services.

SAVS is an independent charity known as a council for voluntary service or CVS. We work behind the scenes to help local charities and community groups achieve their full potential.

We also run our own community based projects, all built on the foundation of supporting, empowering and celebrating the people of Southend.

Our Community Projects

Community News

  • Community Meeting at the Shoebury Youth Centre
  • SAVS spends time with PICCPALS
  • SAVS Launches New Innovative App Benefiting the Voluntary Sector
  • HARP and City Council working together to ensure people experiencing homelessness can vote this year
  • Obstacle mud run fundraiser in aid of Essex children with cancer
  • SAVS Celebrates Women in the Voluntary Sector for International Women’s Day 2024
  • The IronWorks Launches New Website
  • Triple T’s Youth Club Enjoy Active Session

Community Events

  • The Timeless Tea Dementia Café

    On: 26 March, 2024

    Delivered by: Kathryn Court Care Home

  • Free Training, Webinars, Events, News, and Information

    On: 29 March, 2024

    Delivered by: Various

  • The Great Eggscape

    On: 30 March, 2024

    Delivered by: Leigh-on-Sea Lions

  • S.H.I.P Easter Extravaganza

    On: 31 March, 2024

    Delivered by: S.H.I.P

  • The Peer Partnership – Peer Coordinator’s Forum

    On: 2 April, 2024

    Delivered by: The Peer Partnership

Training & Workshops

  • Free Training, Webinars, Events, News, and Information

    On: 29 March, 2024

    Delivered by: Various

  • See The Signs – Criminal Exploitation/Sexual Exploitation/County Lines and Human Trafficking Training

    On: 3 April, 2024

    Delivered by: CYP First & Alex Bridge (SCC)

  • How to Stay Safe Online: Cyber Security & Online Hygiene Workshop

    On: 22 April, 2024

    Delivered by: SAVS & Essex Police

  • Good Governance and Sustainable Boards Workshop

    On: 23 April, 2024

    Delivered by: SAVS & Triceratops Training

  • Southend Street Pastors Training Availability

    On: 18 May, 2024

    Delivered by: Southend Street Pastors

Community Support Directory

Useful contacts to support your organisation and service users.

SAVS Networking Brunches

Meet other organisations from the Voluntary Sector every other month at SAVS.

Hosted Community Funding

View funding currently hosted by SAVS and available to Southend organisations.

Affordable Room Hire at SAVS

Affordable, accessible meeting space in central Southend.

SAVS News

  • Community Meeting at the Shoebury Youth Centre
  • SAVS Celebrates Women in the Voluntary Sector for International Women’s Day 2024
  • Triple T’s Youth Club Enjoy Active Session
  • St.Mark’s Church garden given makeover thanks to local support

SAVS Training & Events

  • An Overview of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

    On: 3 April, 2024

    Delivered by: SAVS

  • How to Stay Safe Online: Cyber Security & Online Hygiene Workshop

    On: 22 April, 2024

    Delivered by: SAVS & Essex Police

  • Good Governance and Sustainable Boards Workshop

    On: 23 April, 2024

    Delivered by: SAVS & Triceratops Training

  • SAVS Networking Brunch

    On: 24 April, 2024

    Delivered by: SAVS

  • County Lines & Cuckooing Training

    On: 18 July, 2024

    Delivered by: SAVS, Southend Against Modern Slavery (SAMS) & Essex Police

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FREE bite-sized learning to boost your skills and knowledge!

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Community Information

  • Stepout Essex
  • PFCC Targets £300K Investment to Create Safer Roads in Essex
  • Free Blood Pressure Checks in Pharmacy
  • ‘Community’ Arts Project – The ‘Community’ creating a visual representation of ‘Community’.
  • STRM – New SEND Support Offer from April 2024
  • Register to Vote – Voter ID Support
  • Cycling Club
  • Shoeburyness Residents Association February Newsletter

Opportunities to Get Involved

  • Does your organisation tackle poverty? Get free data support
  • Be a part of improving weight loss services in mid and south Essex
  • Employment Support for Economically Inactive People for Castle Point Borough Council
  • Academy Committee Representatives – Volunteer Opportunity
  • Off the Streets Trustee Board
  • Financial Wellbeing Sessions
  • Find Your Voice (FYV) Online Platform
  • London Southend Airport Community Noise Forum (LSACNF)

Sector Jobs

Funding Opportunities

  • Funding of up to £1,000,000 is now available from Biffa Award!

    Funding Available: Over £100,000

    Closing Date: 31 May, 2024

  • Lloyds Bank Foundation Announces Racial Equity Programme to Open on 27 March

    Funding Available:

    Closing Date: 3 June, 2024

  • Baring Foundation Offers Funding for Small Expert Legal Hub Organisations

    Funding Available:

    Closing Date: 30 April, 2024

  • Startup Funding Competition for Entrepreneurs

    Funding Available:

    Closing Date: 2 June, 2024

  • Community Partnership Programme to Tackle Food Poverty & Support the Elderly

    Funding Available: Up to £1,000

    Closing Date: 26 April, 2024

  • Armed Forces Day Events Grant 2024

    Funding Available:

    Closing Date: 1 April, 2024

  • Cycling UK Reopens Big Bike Revival Grants Programme for Summer 2024

    Funding Available: £1,000 - £5,000

    Closing Date: 25 June, 2024

  • Community Grant Programme – Round 3 Call for Applications

    Funding Available:

    Closing Date: 29 April, 2024

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