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
Charity Receives Mayor’s Choice for 2025
Families enjoy active beach days
Folk Like Us Members Enjoy Active Picnic
Shoebury Matters April 2025 Newsletter
SAVS Annual Member Survey
Kings Award for Voluntary Services Presented to Avenue Child Contact Centre
Southend Supports Breastfeeding- Over 100 local businesses and organisations pledge a friendly welcome to breastfeeding families.
Yoga workshop supports volunteers wellbeing
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
Little Heroes ASD Support Group – Coffee and Craft
On: 13 March, 2025
Delivered by: Little Heroes ASD Support Group
All God’s Children
On: 18 March, 2025
Delivered by: Katie Bysouth
Training & Workshops
Permaculture Design Course with Graham Burnett: Full Permaculture Design Course (10 Days)
On: 22 June, 2025
Delivered by: Trust Links
Permaculture Design Course with Graham Burnett: Full Permaculture Design Course (10 Days)
On: 22 June, 2025
Delivered by: Trust Links
Understanding Substance Misuse in Young People and Young Adults
On: 8 August, 2025
Delivered by: Open Road
Drug Alcohol Awareness/Naloxone Training for Professionals
On: 19 March, 2025
Delivered by: Forward Trust
Build Your Brand – How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market
On: 21 May, 2025
Delivered by: LAUNCHPAD
SAVS Training & Events
Meet the Funder: Family Fund
On: 22 May, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
Free screening of talks celebrating community power
On: 3 June, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS & Connected Southend
Monitoring and Evaluation Basics
On: 4 June, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
An Introduction to BITC’s Job Coaching Programme
On: 10 June, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS & Business in the Community (BITC)
Productivity
On: 19 June, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 25 June, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
Community Information
CASSS Newsletter May 2025
LAUNCH of the Southend Early Help Children Services Directory
*NEW OFFER* Minuteman Press Southend offers FREE Graphic Design and Printing for Charities and Community Groups Locally
Corporate Volunteering Enquiries
Supplier guide to registering on the Attain eProcurement Portal
Neurological Support Pack for Teens
Antislavery Partnership Newsletter
Free Activities for your Family from Southend Beaches are now Live!
Opportunities to Get Involved
Citizen of Southend Awards
Misogyny – Lightning Learning Sessions
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*NEW OFFER* Minuteman Press Southend offers FREE Graphic Design and Printing for Charities and Community Groups Locally
Free Community Support for Groups and Leaders
£1,000 Funding opportunity from Tesco & easyfundraising
Picture This – Community stories through your lens
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Free Activities for your Family from Southend Beaches are now Live!
SECE Mind looking for trustees to join the board
Sector Jobs
Organisation: Safe Steps
Role Type: Part Time
Salary: £24,570 (pro rata)
Closing Date: 23/05/2025
Organisation: SAVS
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Closing Date: 02/06/2025
