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.
A Better Start Southend (ABSS)
Supporting families of 0-4s living in Southend.
Community News
Essex Asian Women’s Association Receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Avenue Child Contact Centre Receives Kings Award for Voluntary Services
Planters given new life on Hamlet Court Road thanks to Grassroots Westcliff
Community Enjoy Light Party
Silverbirch Animal Therapy CIC announce award and unexpected arrival of six foals
SAVS achieves the Local Infrastructure Quality Accreditation (LIQA)
Shoebury Partnership Supports Youth Project
Thank you for the responses so far! There is still time to have your say on the future of Southend-on-Sea
Community Events
Singing by Heart
On: 26 September, 2024
Delivered by: Tara Dye
Adham Faramawy ‘And these deceitful waters’
On: 29 September, 2024
Delivered by: Focal Point Gallery
Sycamore Youth Group
On: 2 October, 2024
Delivered by: Southend Youth Support Service
Free Training, Webinars, Events, News, and Information
On: 21 October, 2024
Delivered by: Various
SEND Community Events and survey
On: 4 November, 2024
Delivered by: Southend-on-Sea City Council
Training & Workshops
Entry level 3 City and Guilds in Painting and Decorating and Health & Safety for 16-24 year olds in Southend on Sea
On: 21 October, 2024
Delivered by: Volunteer It Yourself
Multi-Agency Training – Hold the Dates!
On: 5 July, 2024
Delivered by: Southend Safeguarding Partnership
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Free Training, Webinars, Events, News, and Information
On: 21 October, 2024
Delivered by: Various
Measuring Impact
On: 21 November, 2024
Delivered by: ABSS & Triceratops Training
Major Donors
On: 27 November, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS & Triceratops Training
SAVS Training & Events
Receive a £25 voucher for participating in the Situation Room: Inland Flooding
On: 20 November, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS & Catchment to Coast
Receive a £25 voucher for participating in the Situation Room: Water Scarcity
On: 20 November, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS & Catchment to Coast
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Measuring Impact
On: 21 November, 2024
Delivered by: ABSS & Triceratops Training
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Major Donors
On: 27 November, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS & Triceratops Training
Alternative Funding – Diversifying the opportunities for your organisation
On: 28 November, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS & The British Business Bank
Fundraising Strategy
On: 10 December, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS
Community Information
In mental health crisis? Call 111 and select the option for mental health
Find Your Active Southend
Shape Our Future – Final Chance to Have Your Say!
St Vincent’s Centre Southend, October Newsletter
DBS fees are changing in December
Explore your opportunities with the Our People Your Future website! – Free training courses are available for all staff.
Prevention and Recovery (Adults) Team Announce New Contact Centre and Portal
Opportunities to Get Involved
Christmas Hamper Appeal
Understanding How Children Develop Maths and Reading Skills: Join Our Study!
SEND Community Engagement
The Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal 2024
Mini-huddle set to be Fin-tastic!
Volunteer shout out
London Southend Airport Community Noise Forum (LSACNF)
Here Me, See Me: Bi-Monthly Voice Groups – Autism Bedfordshire
Sector Jobs
Organisation: HARP
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £34,909-£39,261
Closing Date: 25/11/2024
Organisation: SAVS
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Closing Date: 21/11/2024
Organisation: SAVS
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Closing Date: 28/11/2024
