By joining SAVS, members benefit from:

• Regular updates on funding opportunities and free funding searches
• Networking events and seminars
• Generous discounts on room hire
• One-to-one information and advice
• A varied training programme
• A free listing in our directory
• Promotion of your events and activities
• Step-by-step support to start a new group, register as a charity or expand your services

You can also take advantage of our low rates for our paid-for services such as accountancy, event management, graphic design and photocopying.

• Registered charities
• Community groups (with documentation evidencing their public benefit)
• Registered social enterprises and community interest companies
• Registered social landlords
• Churches and communal places of worship
• Schools and other educational establishments able to demonstrate their public benefit

All serving the Southend area community. General Membership allows a group to vote at the SAVS Annual General Meeting.