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
HomeSafe SOS
Supporting residents during their Hospital Discharge journey.
Southend Volunteer Hub
Sharing opportunities to enable local stars to shine in the city of Southend.
Triple Ts Youth Club
Supporting 8-12 year olds living in Central Southend.
Supported Volunteering
Improving Mental Health through volunteering.
Social Prescribing
Supporting the residents of Southend.
Folk Like Us
Breaking loneliness and isolation amongst older people.
Co-Production
Developing Southend for us, by us.
COPD Community Connectors
A volunteering opportunity for people living in Southend who have COPD or care for someone with COPD.
Community Builders
Connecting people, groups and organisations in Southend-on-Sea.
A Better Start Southend (ABSS)
Supporting families of 0-4s living in Southend.
Community News
FREE ‘Lunch and Learn’ webinars by A Better Start Southend
Successful March Events for St Vincent’s Centre, Southend
SAVS Supported Volunteering Project Enjoy Training Session at the Gym Group Southend
SAVS Community Builders Visits St Luke’s Community Hub
Supported Volunteering Southend Litter Pick
Community Meeting at the Shoebury Youth Centre
SAVS spends time with PICCPALS
SAVS Launches New Innovative App Benefiting the Voluntary Sector
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
Tea & Tots Westcliff
On: 10 April, 2024
Delivered by: A Better Start Southend
The Mayor’s Charity Dog Walk
On: 20 April, 2024
Delivered by: The Mayor of Southend
Tea & Tots Shoebury (including Dad’s Zone)
On: 20 April, 2024
Delivered by: A Better Start Southend
Training & Workshops
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Free Training, Webinars, Events, News, and Information
On: 29 March, 2024
Delivered by: Various
FREE Health Care Coaching and Personalised E-Learning Course
On: 9 April, 2024
Delivered by: NHS Mid and South Essex
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
Free Infection Prevention Control Training
On: 23 April, 2024
Delivered by: Southend-on-Sea City Council and Mid and South Essex NHS
SAVS Training & Events
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Tea & Tots Westcliff
On: 10 April, 2024
Delivered by: A Better Start Southend
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Tea & Tots Shoebury (including Dad’s Zone)
On: 20 April, 2024
Delivered by: A Better Start Southend
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How to Stay Safe Online: Cyber Security & Online Hygiene Workshop
On: 22 April, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS & Essex Police
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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
Early Maths Matters
On: 26 April, 2024
Delivered by: ABSS & Early Maths Matters
Community Information
Chartered Institute of Fundraising East Anglia Awards 2024
Volunteer opportunities at the Cluny Square Community Cafe
Fifth Sense
Introducing the SSP Community Forum
Find Your Active
Lady McAdden Pop-Up Dress Shop
Free Blood Pressure Checks in Pharmacy
‘Community’ Arts Project – The ‘Community’ creating a visual representation of ‘Community’.
Opportunities to Get Involved
Greater Essex Domestic Abuse Service Redesign
Community Dementia Support Services Online Survey
Changes to Neonatal Care
Southend Libraries Volunteer Opportunity
Academy Committee Representatives – Volunteer Opportunity
Off the Streets Trustee Board
Financial Wellbeing Sessions
London Southend Airport Community Noise Forum (LSACNF)
Sector Jobs
Organisation: SECH
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £30,000 pro rata
Closing Date:
Organisation: South East and Central Essex Mind
Role Type: Part Time
Salary: £14,900 per annum
Closing Date:
Organisation: Reach Out for Mental Health
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £28,000
Closing Date:
Organisation: The Art Ministry
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £17,400
Closing Date: 19/04/2024
