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
Southend’s Parent Voice
The glue that is needed for all great conversations
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
World COPD Day 2025
SAVS Reflects on a Year of Growth and Impact in Southend
Youth Focused Event Showcases Local Groups and Causes
Spooky Smiles Stroll & Frightening Fang Fest
HARP Thanks Community for Record Harvest Collection Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness
Community exhibition raises money or much needed facilities
Supporting Veterans Through the Forcer Protocol
From a Lift to a Legacy: Celebrating Trustee Stephanie Stamp for Trustee Week
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
Southend Super1s
On: 12 September, 2025
Delivered by:
Volunteer Drop- In Sessions – Canvey Island by Trust Links
On: 27 October, 2025
Delivered by: Trust Links
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
Yoga & Mental Wellbeing course for 17-25 year olds – Ten week course every Monday, 6:00-8:00pm
On: 6 October, 2025
Delivered by: Trust Links
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Mental Health First Aid – 2-day Adult training
On: 1 December, 2025
Delivered by: Trust Links Ltd.
SAVS Training & Events
An Introduction to The Independent Office for Police Conduct
On: 18 November, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS & The Independent Office for Police Conduct
HIV and PrEP Awareness
On: 27 November, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS & Brook Southend
Meet the Funder: Community Investment Board (Round 3)
On: 1 December, 2025
Delivered by: The Community Investment Board
Networking for Introverts
On: 4 December, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 12 December, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
Understanding Basic risks at home
On: 3 February, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS & The Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
Community Information
Essex residents given their say on keeping their council services delivered locally
NHS issues flu jab SOS with worst of winter only weeks away
Co-op Support for Local Causes
SOS Combatives CIC
Patient Entrepreneur Programme
Why identity verification is good for business
Southend Area Bus User Group Newsletter
Healthy Choices Quiz
Opportunities to Get Involved
HARP, homelessness charity unveils ‘A Home for Christmas’ winter appeal in response to rising homelessness across Essex
This Christmas – Be the Reason, Be the Hope, Be the Smile
Southend Volunteer Fair – Invitation to Organisations
£3m in unrestricted funding available
Call for the community to join in and help grow The Secret Garden
SAVS Updated Membership Package
Commercial Insurance Discounts for SAVS Members
Free Community Support for Groups and Leaders
