From 8 March, we will see restrictions start to lift and the government’s four-step roadmap plots a route back to...
Direct from the London Palladium and Royal Albert Hall, award-winning and world record-breaking musicians with learning disabilities welcome you to...
The Trauma Alliance is a new initiative led by Psychological Services in Essex Partnership University NHS Trust. It aims to...
We have been working in collaboration with others on a piece of research for ASELA (the Association of South Essex...
Steps Ahead We are Steps Ahead – an organisation established in 1999 – based in Shoeburyness – we believe in the...
We have a cohort of students that will be working on a design project starting in May, and we are...
Valentine’s day is traditionally about couples and can be a be a bit grim if you are by yourself. Southend...
Three dynamic new trustees have joined the independent charitable trust, Essex Community Foundation, (ECF) to help the organisation to have...
The Thorpe Hall School Community Fund has awarded £500 to local charity SEND The Right Message. The money will help...
Health and care partners across Mid & South Essex are developing a new campaign focused around reducing demand on primary...
You will have heard in the press that the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 is falling across most...
Giving World are here to help charities access brand new life-essentials for free. We redirect business end-of-line, surplus and discontinued...
Essex-wide COVID-19 vaccination website launches, providing up-to-date information on the vaccination programme The NHS in Essex launched a new website...
In 2020 youth leaders across Essex, Southend and Thurrock engaged with over 600 young people on the violence and vulnerability...
A new study has given real hope of better lifestyle outcomes for men suffering with prostate cancer following treatment. Doctors...
At Trust Links we have amended our services to ensure that we can continue to provide vital mental health and...
Eastern Community Homes is a new Community-Led Housing Hub in the East of England, hosted by Cambridgeshire ACRE and in...
We all know how complex the brain is… The brain consumes massive amounts of energy and needs careful fuel at...
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services....
Did you know that a patient is being admitted to hospital with COVID-19 every 30 seconds? Hospitals are fuller now...
From Monday 1st February to Sunday 7th February is National HIV Testing Week, a great opportunity for us to raise...
The Southend Public Health Team are taking part in this year’s Cervical Cancer campaign to raise awareness and increase the uptake...
In Southend we currently have the Debt Centre, we have a number of people who are trained to run Money...
2020 has been our second year in operation. In early Spring we launched our open information Southend SEND community page....
The census is coming. By taking part, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as...
With the festive season well and truly over and maybe the January blues starting to kick in, we thought it...
Healthy Workplaces is an initiative to promote and support staff’s wellbeing in Southend businesses. Commissioned by Southend Borough Council organisations...
Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign The Covid-19 vaccine will be one of the best ways of protecting yourself and starting to...
COVID-19 testing for the community, with a particular focus on secondary school age children, is being increased as cases continue...
To mark Census 2021 in England and Wales, a competition has launched to find the nation’s unsung community heroes. 22...
We are now able to offer the service at £16.00 per hour. Click to download our new flyer for our...
As you are aware, we are now entering Flu Season and it has never been more important for us all...
Do you offer a click and collect service? If so, we would like to help promote it, to both residents...
St Vincent de Paul Society (England & Wales) have been given some money to provide 60 bags of family Christmas...
Join SAVS, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and the NHS CCG to hear the latest updates on Covid-19 This session will provide...
The new NHS Essex Child Health app is live and ready to launch on Monday 16 November at the start...
We have added a new course to our W2W November-December programme. Please see the following for details of our new...
Are you an expectant family and/or have a child aged 0-3 year olds? Do you live in one of the...
16-22 November 2020 Alcohol Awareness Week is a chance for the UK to get thinking about drinking. It’s a week...
Starting 23rd November 2020 If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the Coronavirus and you’re struggling to...
Businesses which have been ordered to close for four weeks due to the national COVID-19 restrictions may be eligible for...
During lockdown, volunteers from Southend in Sight began offering a Talk and Support service helping the charity’s visually impaired members...
We are inviting you, the people of Southend and local boroughs to participate in the creation of a community patchwork...
Get moving and get healthy in order to help prevent more serious illness from a second wave of coronavirus.
A Specialist Counselling Service for Children and Young People has launched in Castlepoint and Rochford, Southend and Mid Essex. A...
Great news! You can help to raise money for Triple T’s! Do you shop at the Co-op and have a...
As the country prepares to go into lockdown, Trust Links is pleased to let everyone know that we will continue...
Help us reach our £25,000 target & reap the rewards!!! We’re pretty ambitious here at Indirock. Not only are we...
Our next set of Census 2021 jobs will be launching on 2nd November and we’ll be inviting applications for exciting...
A team manager for HARP, Southend’s Homeless Charity, has been recognised for her contribution to the social housing sector by...
We’re raising funds to run our art courses which help improve mental health and wellbeing through creativity You can help by...
KickStart Scheme offers weekly passes and travel vouchers. They can be bought on bulk by businesses taking part in the government Kickstart...
Our new, free guide covers everything you need to know about how to become a charity trustee, including: · What...
‘99 by 19’ is an activity programme that engages young people to release their creativity through a series of themed...
You and your family usually need to apply to continue living in the UK after 31 December 2020 if you’re...
One Love Soup Kitchen is providing a donation box of food supplies to struggling families this school holiday following the...
‘Historically, pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew. This one is no different....
We are disappointed, but not surprised, that the recently issued guidance from the Ministry for Housing, Communities, and Local Government...
Please find attached Your guide to Singing for the Brain from Alzheimer’s Society who are providing free training and materials...
Southend in Sight staff go that extra mile in 117 Challenge When six staff from Southend in Sight started their...
Teams Voice – Make and receive external calls using Microsoft Teams Teams Voice from Class Networks, now enables users to...
Digital offers a more acceptable alternative to some of the charity sector’s most divisive fundraising strategies. In this digital age,...
Helping our children build resilience and confidence is one of the most important gifts we can give them. We all...
Essex County Council (ECC) and partners want to understand what people’s experiences during Covid-19 has been like over the last...
As we’re heading into those long, cold, dark and often wet days which is our winter, plus it looks like...
We are conducting this survey to measure the current levels of parental satisfaction with local services for SEND Families and...
Starting this week is a campaign to increase awareness of Modern Day Slavery and Human Trafficking, in particular focusing upon...
We run a Music Mentoring project, prioritising 1:1 work with 11-18 year olds. We show youngsters how to write and...
The Friends of Leigh Library Gardens (FOLLG) have reached their fundraising target to install a new People’s Path in the...
Carers Choices is an Essex based charity that has been providing local services for over 30 years. It is pleased...
Leigh on Sea Rotary Club, together with Thorpe Bay Rotary Club and the Carli Lansley Foundation, a charity which raises...
Social prescribing is a key component of Universal Personalised Care. Social prescribing is a way for local agencies to refer people...
This programme is available to anyone aged 16-25 and living within the East of England. Please see store locations below....
I have been lucky enough to support charities & residents all my life and I personally believe that Southend has...
It’s hard times in the third sector right now, with the coronavirus pandemic putting a strain on small charities and...
We are delighted to invite you to read our Impact Report 2019/2020, which reflects the impact had on the sport...
The Archbishop of York and former Bishop of Chelmsford, The Most Revd Stephen Cottrell, is to continue in his role...
The shelter is now 2 years old – I want to thank you all for your work over the past...
Join our private support group for some exciting events We have more coming up soon !! Thanks to Southend Emergency...
This project is being offered to young people aged 14+ across South Essex by The Air League in partnership with...
Are you fundraising for a worthy cause and, if so, what has inspired you to help make a difference? Whatever...
As a charity for Essex, they would like to hear from people who live and/or work locally and are particularly...
All charities should be striving for inclusivity, so we’ve rounded up a few key tools that can help you. The...
In partnership with Active Life, we are pleased to announce the start of our Walk and Workout sessions; an initial four...
We know that certain people in Southend are at higher risk of serious complications if they catch the flu. In...
Now that schools are back and term has started, things are beginning to feel a little more “normal”. People are...
It is vital that anyone who has tested positive for the virus completely self isolates for at least 10 days to protect others and to stop...
HARP, Southend’s homeless charity, is doing Harvest Festival differently this year so that local people can still collect food for...
No prior knowledge or qualifications are required to attend these courses. The aim of every session is to try something new in...
The Yoga4Health on Prescription 10 week programme was created to support NHS patients to gain self care skills. It is...
Suicide Prevention Day is on Thursday 10th September, please see below for some free training on this. The American organisation,...
Join us for a free forest bathing taster session with Ruth of Forest Clouds Nature Therapy. This session is available...
We need a minimum of 100 subscribers to enable us to be able to create short links for our live...
A new service has launched to support children and young people aged 5-18 years (or up to 25 if in...
This is our sister Forum which is a space for service users, carers, stakeholders and EPUT governors to meet and...
By the age of 16, 1 in 20 young people will have experienced the death of one or both parents....
My name is Kate Pipe and I am part of the Community Resilience Team at Southend Borough Council. Part of...
In the words of the famous 1966 song: “this is a man’s world, but it wouldn’t be nothing without a...
A total of 359 people from Southend and the surrounding areas added their name to a campaign to end street...
A Community Connector is someone who is well connected and a valued member of their community. They help pass on...
This form is aimed at Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise Groups’ (VCFSE) who would like to submit an application...
Are you (or someone you know) the parent(s) of an estranged adult child? Would you like to meet other parents...
After the success of the street art last year, we are pleased to announce the launch of our newly commissioned...
Do you have worries or concerns about your child’s transition for September and wish to talk these through with a...
We want to raise your awareness of safeguarding, for children and vulnerable adults, so: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING...
BT is offering free Wi-Fi voucher codes to families with children from early years up to 16, and care leavers...
The Department of Health and Social Care has opened a local testing site at Short Street car park, as part...
Free webinar with KLIMAX Family Hub sponsored by A Better Start Southend (ABSS). This will be a live educational event...
The current Essential Living Fund Scheme (ELF) can supply provisions of recycled goods/furniture, white goods and general living expenses for...
The Southend Early Years Outreach Team can help parents to find out about free 15 hours early education a week. For...
After record breaking attendance on our last online parent session, we have decided to run two more events on Zoom;...
Fri 21 – Fri 28 August (on Zoom) Take creative leadership on your own terms, in an increasingly digital world. Participate...
Southend’s Sunshine Baby Bank and Blue Square support Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity) with a donation of...
Are you an organisation that delivers physical activity to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds? Would you like support and advice...
Southend United Community & Educational Trust (SUCET) is proud to be part of a major new nationwide programme to tackle...
26th August 2020 10.30-11.30 AM How can you unlock the hidden value of your data? Firstly, you need to know...
Book your place on our FREE Cyber Security workshop now This workshop will give businesses an improved insight into cyber...
Tuesday 25 August – 10am-11am (via Zoom) Join us as we share some top tips for getting your fundraising strategy...
The COVID-19 pandemic has put hospital discharge under the spotlight again, as the usual processes hospitals follow have changed to...
HARP, Southend’s Homeless Charity, are calling on the citizens of Southend to join them in saying It’s Time To End...
Free online session Thurs 10 September 1.30pm to 3pm Learn how to join or set up online meetings for work,...
Open Call 28 July to 25 September 2020 Focal Point Gallery is inviting people of the town to tell us...
We are open, and have been for a few weeks to face to face counselling for Young People, we are...
Earlier in the year we decided to make Ticket Tailor free for online events to support those of you who...
Our project is to find out your views on family services. The council is looking at redesigning services as part...
Our extremely popular online Management Bites series continues as we move towards autumn. Join Matt as he guides you through...
Developing practical skills is a key part of our programme, and our ‘Skill Pods’ are designed to help achieve this....
South Essex African Caribbean Association (SEACA), working with Label Free Creativity (CIC), presents Stepping Out, a Covid-19 recovery project, using...
The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) today announced that Better Queensway – the largest housing regeneration project Southend has...
Government guidance states that if you are a person who will suffer distress with having to wear a face covering,...
We are delighted to be able to offer a range of FREE online courses for the Community in partnership with...
Cranfield Trust’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and support for the voluntary sector through this crisis, has led us to...
We’ve partnered with Coursera to allow residents across the South East to complete qualifications on their platform at no cost...
Working out how to start and grow a business can be tough at times. That’s where we come in. Enterprise...
If you’re aged 18-22 and have 12 hours a week to spare, we want to hear from you. It doesn’t matter how well you did at school, or where you’re from – Anyone...
Some individuals have encountered difficulties accessing the right link to apply for the grants, therefore we are reposting again with...
Setting up a modern donation flow on your website can be daunting. There’s lots to consider, plus there’s quite a...
Project Southchurch is a proactive group, aiming to work in partnership with Southend Borough Council, Police, local councillors, local agencies...
Did you know? Listening to music promotes wellbeing and connections. Make memories again and again – tune in to m4d Radio. A...
We would like to offer you the chance to sign up to an online peer support session, offered by our...
Southend in Sight offers ideas and advice to Southend-on-Sea Council Lucy Martin, CEO of local independent sight loss charity Southend...
Essex County and Southend Borough Councils have together launched the Essex and SouthendContact Tracing Service, part of the national Test and Trace scheme. Thurrock...
The Partnership board has agreed a system-wide engagement framework as we move into a new phase of the journey to becoming an...
As some of our stakeholders will already be aware, a new framework for closer cooperation between health and care settings...
Following the reduction in the national COVID-19 alert to Level 3 in June, the NHS has now reduced its own response from...
If you’re worried about how you feel about the coronavirus, or are concerned for someone you know, help is available....
Each weekend in August, sellers across Leigh will be setting up stalls at locations all over town and selling a huge range...
For information about the discretionary grant and how to apply click here To access the application form directly, please click...
The Gap Year is an opportunity for you to take a significant amount of time to serve young people within...
With 3 Brand New Qualifications going live this week, that brings our total to 50 different courses available…ALL FULLY FUNDED!! As courses and...
Although schools have broken up for the Summer, your child can still get a head start on taking a more...
Stay alert We can all help control the virus if we all stay alert. This means you must: stay at...
Over the past month, hundreds of people have shared their views on what makes South Essex distinct and what they...
We know that too many people with a learning disability die too young and as this programme continues we understand...
CAP have helped over 300 clients struggling with unmanageable debt in Southend, many of whom with mental health problems. Our dedicated helpline...
The Get Started with Games Design course involves young people exploring how the structure of games work, and the process...
Cannabis oil disguised as confectionary Following a series of arrests in West Yorkshire this week, it has been identified...
Kinetika’s flagship community project, T100 moves to September for 2020 and, now in its sixth year, its theme is T100 Calling. At...
Marian Jenkins from Hart Learning & Development is offering a chance to get a new outlook in life by doing...
Diversifying Income – Seeking Sustainability Tuesday 18 August, 10am-11am The world of fundraising has been turned upside down in recent months....
Can Do is a fully-funded skills development programme for young people aged 10 to 35 years old with additional needs...
We have a large supply of washable white face masks which have been donated to SAVS by a local business...
On Friday 17 July, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport, visited Family Action’s Blenheim Children’s Centre in Southend to...
A review by Public Health England (PHE)1 and data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS)2 have revealed wide disparities...
Over the past month, hundreds of people have shared their views on what makes South Essex distinct and what they...
Should a member of your staff or a customer test positive for Covid-19 you need to be prepared and to...
There are many reasons why volunteers leave organisations. Some good, some not so. Whatever the reason you need to be...
Voluntary Sector Training is a specialist, not for profit training provider working with the voluntary sector to help them work...
Local Test and Trace will be used to complement the national system. With more emphasis on contacting individuals in relation...
Essex Trading Standards is warning residents about traders offering roofing repairs. Over recent months we have seen an increased amount...
This could be as simple as popping a note through your neighbours’ doors to say “hi” and sharing your phone...
Internet Matters have published a new report in partnership with Youthworks and the University of Kingston. This report draws from...
The new Keeping Children Safe in Education for September 2020 expects governing bodies to ensure that pupils are safe online...
How to make a Safeguarding CPD video quickly and easily: I’ve had a few emails over the last couple of...
Stay alert We can all help control the virus if we all stay alert. This means you must: stay at...
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will shortly be seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified suppliers for the provision of a Sexual...
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is proud to be part of a new campaign launched this week to help adults whose livelihoods...
We have published new guidance to support charitable organisations return to fundraising activities in line with social distancing requirements, as...
What next? Supporting Southend’s residents and VCFSE Sector after Covid 3.00pm-4.30pm, 16 March 2021 | What next? Networking Session 1.00pm-2.00pm, 17 March 2021 | What next? A funders’ perspective. 10.30am – 12pm, 18 March 2021
Thursday 18th March 2021 at 6.00pm to 7.30pm & Friday 19th March 2021 at 10.00am to 11.30am
We can now offer you a place on our post-Covid support group If you, or someone you know, has...
Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is the leading sexual health and HIV Charity in the UK. Locally we work alongside colleagues...
Are you finding life with young children a challenge? You’re not alone! With the stresses of the ongoing pandemic, many...
Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is about making the most of opportunities to make a difference to people’s health and...
Come along to this Get Together free online event.
KLIMAX Family Hub would like invite parents and young people of high school age to join our FREE online training...
Essex Community of Practice: Homelessness & Modern Day Slavery – What you need to know! Wednesday, 2 December 2020 14:30...
Thursday 12th November from 11.00 to 12.00 – below: This webinar will focus on supporting the mental health and...
South Essex African Caribbean Association, will be live on Zoom on; Friday, 30th October from 7-9p.m. The evening will...
Join SAVS, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and the NHS CCG to hear the latest updates on Covid-19. 05/11 at 2-3pm and...
24 October 2020, 17:00 Southend YMCA are celebrating Black History Month. Join our special guest presenters Ashley J & Tee-J...
The Project 49 ‘Keep In Touch’ Facebook group was set up, and is run by Project 49, where despite social...
The 2020 MindTech Symposium (#MindTech2020) will be held online as a virtual event for the very first time. Our Symposium...
27th 2pm- 4pm on Microsoft Teams The South East Essex Mental Health Partnership Forum networking event invites any staff/volunteers of...
In celebration of Black History Month please click on the link to our online celebration as organised by the Southend BAME...
The Economic Development Team, Southend on Sea Borough Council, have arranged a number of online events to help businesses dealing...
A free international online music festival bringing together music performances from youth organisations around the world celebrating young musical talent,...
Southend Youth Council, working in partnership with One Southend and the Southend Association of Voluntary Services (SAVS), present an online...
Free Online Event Are you aware that there have been changes in the way Southend on Sea Council secure suppliers...
Our Cashflow Forecasting workshop will provide practical computer models that can be applied to businesses in order to better manage...
Our first virtual briefing on Thursday 10th September, 8:30am – 10am, which aims to help businesses achieve “clean” growth. Featured...
Free to all delegates (although non-attendance may be charged), limited spaces available. The Children’s Society East are happy to offer...
Online adaptation of our presentation on Managing Anxiety, exploring signs, symptoms, busting myths, self help and helping other sufferers. This...
New online training starting on 14th September. Free. Registration now open. Together with Baby, Parent Infant Mental Health Service, would...
After record breaking attendance on our last online parent session, we have decided to run two more events on Zoom;...
Fri 21 – Fri 28 August (on Zoom) Take creative leadership on your own terms, in an increasingly digital world. Participate...
Book your place on our FREE Cyber Security workshop now This workshop will give businesses an improved insight into cyber...
Free online session Thurs 10 September 1.30pm to 3pm Learn how to join or set up online meetings for work,...
SACC have launched their first Virtual Summer Exhibition! With a stunning body of creative work produced by learners, the exhibition...
Our extremely popular online Management Bites series continues as we move towards autumn. Join Matt as he guides you through...
We are delighted to be able to offer a range of FREE online courses for the Community in partnership with...
We’ve partnered with Coursera to allow residents across the South East to complete qualifications on their platform at no cost...
Working out how to start and grow a business can be tough at times. That’s where we come in. Enterprise...
With 3 Brand New Qualifications going live this week, that brings our total to 50 different courses available…ALL FULLY FUNDED!! As courses and...
The Get Started with Games Design course involves young people exploring how the structure of games work, and the process...
‘HIV Today Online’ is a shortened and adapted version of our popular half day professionals training session which will be...
As the COVID 19 pandemic continues, we will be hosting our next Healthwatch Southend Advisory Board Meeting online via the Zoom...
29th and 30th July 2020 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM A two-part virtual masterclass, covering all you need to know...
Marian Jenkins from Hart Learning & Development is offering a chance to get a new outlook in life by doing...
Can Do could be your next step to get where you want to be. It is a skills development...
The Air League is a sector leading aviation and aerospace charity with a vision focused on changing lives through aviation....
The world of fundraising has been turned upside down in recent months. Join us for a session where we consider...
Southend Adult Community College have two FREE online courses for families starting this August. Our ‘Whatever Together’ sessions have live...
Date: Friday 31st July 2020, 10am-2pm, Via Microsoft Teams Living Positively with Dementia is an insightful & interactive seminar looking at...
Contracting covid-19 isn’t the only thing that’s making coronavirus deadly – the outbreak could lead to a jump in the...
This week we’ll be running some of our sessions as Zoom meetings as well as streaming them live on Facebook....
I’ve struggled with my mental health for a number of years but it finally took hold of me towards the...
Could you offer space for a Covid-19 Testing Site? We are looking for potential spaces we could use as Covid-19...
In Southend, we know that we are stronger together. We are looking for a diverse group of people to join us,...
The South East Essex Mental Health Partnership Forum Needs a Logo! We’re a partnership of organisations that meet regularly...
A sudden cardiac arrest can happen at any time to any person. Southend has a population of over 180,000 and...
HARP, Southend’s Homeless Charity, is asking local people to support its annual Christmas appeal as it reveals more local people...
The work of the NCI NCI watchkeepers provide the eyes and ears along the coast, monitoring radio channels and...
Throughout the year The Shoeburyness Salvation Army supports families and individuals in the local area, especially at Christmas. Last year...
WANTED: knitters/crochet/ crafters: We are looking for the help of our voluntary sector to help us spread the word. ...
Since March 2019 Hello Life have been helping people over the age of 60 in the Southend Borough that are...
’12 Days of Giving’ competition will be donating £1000 to 120 charities over the 12 days of Christmas. It’s a very...
We are thrilled that CAST are providing accommodation to the most disadvantaged and vulnerable people in Southend on sea as...
We are inviting you, the people of Southend and local boroughs to participate in the creation of a community patchwork...
Throughout the year The Shoeburyness Salvation Army supports families and individuals in the local area especially at Christmas. Last year...
To hold your own contactless harvest festival we are providing a template poster you might like to use and a document...
Southend voluntary run Community Radio Station Funky SX 103.7FM is currently looking for a new premises in the Westcliff/Southend area...
HARP, Southend’s Homeless Charity, are calling on the citizens of Southend to join them in saying It’s Time To End...
HENRY are in the process of building a new Digital Hub for their new Preparation for Parenthood programme, that will...
The Friends of Leigh Library Gardens are not a group to let the grass grow under their feet and their...
BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances, and is...
Are you a Christian who wants to volunteer your experience to help transform lives? This Church emerging among rough-sleepers and...
Hours: 21 hours per week / 48 weeks (1 year projec...
The successful candidate will earn £18,722 per an...
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