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.
Community News
Balmoral Community Centre: Celebrating 50 Years of Community Service
Children enjoy meal together, thanks to Norman Garon Trust
Supported Volunteers Enjoy Drawing Workshop
Supportive Therapies Team Celebrates ‘Community Partnership of the Year’ Award
Recycling Champions: Folk Like Us Collect Thousands of Blister Packs
Natwest Community Event
SAVS Formally Endorses the Southend City Vision
Celebrating 2 years of COPD Drop In’s and Stretch & Breathe
Community Events
Cake Club Groups – Support and Solidarity for Parents
On: 10 January, 2025
Delivered by: Cake Club
Seated Yoga
On: 20 January, 2025
Delivered by: Hayley Zincraft
Stepping Stones Stroke Support Group
On: 10 February, 2025
Delivered by: Carol: 07722809609
SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 26 August, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
Online Briefing: The Southend New Local Plan Preferred Approach with Options – Session One
On: 1 September, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS & Southend City Council
Training & Workshops
Level 1 Introductory Trauma Informed Practice Training
On:
Delivered by: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Permaculture Design Course with Graham Burnett: Full Permaculture Design Course (10 Days)
On: 22 June, 2025
Delivered by: Trust Links
Reducing Parental Conflict
On: 11 September, 2025
Delivered by: Southend City Council
4 Day Edge Moving and Handling
On: 30 September, 2025
Delivered by: Southend City Council
Evening Workshop with Helen Watts – Anxiety and Self-Harm, Little Heroes ASD Support Group
On: 2 October, 2025
Delivered by: Little Heroes ASD Support Group
SAVS Training & Events
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SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 26 August, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
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Online Briefing: The Southend New Local Plan Preferred Approach with Options – Session One
On: 1 September, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS & Southend City Council
Introduction to Fundraising
On: 10 September, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
An introduction to the Families First Partnership Programme
On: 22 September, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS & Southend City Council
Online Briefing: The Southend New Local Plan Preferred Approach with Options – Session Two
On: 23 September, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS & Southend City Council
An introduction to Lets Care Together: supporting the wellbeing of those with caring responsibilities
On: 26 September, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS & Business in the Community (BITC)
Community Information
The Balmoral Centre remembers incredible volunteers and staff ahead of 50th anniversary…
Shoebury Matters – August 2025 Newsletter
Off The Streets AGM 20th September 2025
Can you provide activities and healthy food sessions for school-aged pupils over the holidays?
St Vincent’s Centre Southend Newsletter
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Shoebury Matters – July 2025 Newsletter
A Better Start Southend – Stories of Impact and Farewell
Hearing Help Essex – Southend Hearing Aid Support Sessions
Opportunities to Get Involved
Yoga4all Summer Festival
The Southend City Activity Awards are back for 2025!
Your organisation could receive one of TEN £500 funding pots
Walk 2K This September to Help Struggling Families in Essex Every Step Makes a Difference
Commercial Insurance Discounts for SAVS Members
Free Community Support for Groups and Leaders
Free Activities for your Family from Southend Beaches are now Live!
Charity Amazon Wishlist’s
Sector Jobs
Organisation: The Art Ministry
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £195 a month
Closing Date: 12/09/2025
Organisation: The Art Ministry
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £40 per session
Closing Date: 12/09/2025
