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
HARP responds to 17% rise in homelessness across Essex and urges public support this Christmas
Festive Connections: Folk Like Us Annual Connect Event 2025
Christmas Celebrations with the Mayor
10-year-old Southend boy swims 100 lengths to raise over £1,000 for local homeless charity HARP
Festive Friday at Hamlet Court Road
Olympus HR Volunteers Give the Folk Like Us Hub a Fresh New Look
Community Investment Board launches third funding round continuing to support vital support in Southend
Ways2Wellbeing Classes at Southend Adult Community College
Community Events
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
SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 12 December, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
Healthy Mind Hub
On: 5 January, 2026
Delivered by: Trust Links
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Trust Links Yoga and Wellbeing for 17-25 year olds
On: 8 January, 2026
Delivered by: Trust Links
Training & Workshops
Wilderness 1-2-1 Nature Therapy
On: 28 November, 2025
Delivered by: Wilderness Foundation UK
VBA (Very Brief Advice) Stop Smoking
On: 7 January, 2026
Delivered by: Everyone Health
Boundaries in the Workplace training workshop
On: 24 February, 2026
Delivered by: The Peer Partnership
Group Dynamics and Facilitation Online Workshop
On: 26 February, 2026
Delivered by: The Peer Partnership
Recognising and Responding to Challenging Behaviour Online Workshop
On: 3 March, 2026
Delivered by: The Peer Partnership
SAVS Training & Events
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SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 12 December, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
Income Diversification Advice Clinic – Day One
On: 21 January, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS & Triceratops Training
Income Diversification Advice Clinic – Day Two
On: 22 January, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS & Triceratops Training
Overview of Mandatory and Discretionary Relief
On: 28 January, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS & Southend City Council
Understanding Basic risks at home
On: 3 February, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS & The Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
HIV, HEP C & PrEP Training
On: 4 February, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS, Brook & Hepatitis C Trust
Community Information
Southend Mencap Minibus Advert
The travel companies offering unrestricted funding
Where the seagulls are built different
Round 2 Invested Projects Summary
Essex residents given their say on keeping their council services delivered locally
Essex Community Foundation Thrive Programme
Building brighter days through the winter season
Co-op Support for Local Causes
Opportunities to Get Involved
Start the New Year Smoke‑Free
Essex Neurology Network – We Need Your Story
New Tree Project in Shoeburyness
SAVS Updated Membership Package
Commercial Insurance Discounts for SAVS Members
Free Community Support for Groups and Leaders
Charity Amazon Wishlist’s
Volunteer shout out
Sector Jobs
Organisation: SEND the Right Message (STRM)
Role Type: Part Time
Salary: £27,300 (FTE)
Closing Date: 12/01/2026
