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
New ‘Stretch & Breathe’ Classes Launch at St David’s Church in Eastwood
Community Builder, Eda enjoys breakfact club with Stephen’s Place
HARP24 – Last weekend over 300 runners braved the heat to help local people experiencing homelessness
SAVS Volunteer Receives Special Recognition
A special lunch to celebrate Volunteers’ Week
Gold Geese Turns 7!
Triple Win for Westcliff
CASSS Newsletter May 2025
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
All God’s Children
On: 18 March, 2025
Delivered by: Katie Bysouth
Little Heroes ASD Support Group – Coffee and Craft
On: 12 June, 2025
Delivered by: Little Heroes ASD Support Group
Training & Workshops
Permaculture Design Course with Graham Burnett: Full Permaculture Design Course (10 Days)
On: 22 June, 2025
Delivered by: Trust Links
Reducing Parental Conflict
On: 2 July, 2025
Delivered by: Southend City Council
Free Online MECC Training
On: 9 July, 2025
Delivered by: Everyone Health
Understanding Substance Misuse in Young People and Young Adults
On: 8 August, 2025
Delivered by: Open Road
Reducing Parental Conflict
On: 11 September, 2025
Delivered by: Southend City Council
SAVS Training & Events
Gaming & Gambling Harm Prevention Workshop for Community & Faith Leaders
On: 7 July, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS & YGAM
Gaming & Gambling Harm Prevention Workshop for Teachers & Youth Workers
On: 8 July, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS & YGAM
An Introduction to Research in our Community
On: 15 July, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS & NIHR
Income Diversification
On: 5 August, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
Grants Training
On: 19 August, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 26 August, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
Community Information
‘Five council’ proposal launches public consultation
250 free online fundraising packs available
Join a workshop to help develop our Early Help Strategy (Voluntary Sector)
Shoebury Matters May 2025 Newsletter
Let’s Talk About Suicide – Pride Month
LAUNCH of the Southend Early Help Children Services Directory
Neurological Support Pack for Teens
Free Activities for your Family from Southend Beaches are now Live!
Opportunities to Get Involved
Hospice Charity Calls for London Marathon Ballot Place Runners to Join ‘Team Havens’
Third Sector Trends in the East of England
Take part in BITC’s inaugural State of the Nation Survey
Condom Distribution Scheme Survey
Free Community Support for Groups and Leaders
Picture This – Community stories through your lens
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Free Activities for your Family from Southend Beaches are now Live!
Charity Amazon Wishlist’s
Sector Jobs
Organisation: Southend Against Modern Slavery (SAMS ) Partnership
Role Type: Part Time
Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 (pro rata)
Closing Date: 09/07/2025
Organisation: Trust Links
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £33,000
Closing Date: 10/07/2025
