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
Latest Round of Community Investment Fund Successfully Concluded
Happy Seenagers Day in the Hub
Waddle-on-Sea Grand Auction Raises Over £205,000 for Havens Hospices
Bunker 19 – Group Discount Offer for SAVS members
The Ironworks Reopens at Leigh Community Centre
Southchurch Business Expo 2025: A Celebration of Local Connections
Balmoral Centre 50th Anniversary Celebration
Drop The Mic! Confirmed For Another Year With New Partnership, Supporters And A Fresh Approach
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
Sibling Forum- Support group for those with older, disabled siblings
On: 8 September, 2025
Delivered by: Doris Jones
Volunteer Drop- In Sessions – Canvey Island by Trust Links
On: 6 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
Reducing Parental Conflict
On: 21 October, 2025
Delivered by: Southend City Council
Reducing Parental Conflict
On: 5 November, 2025
Delivered by: Southend City Council
SAVS Training & Events
Free CPR & Defibrillator Training
On: 15 October, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS, the Carli Lansley Foundation & Pronto Training
SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 27 October, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
Understanding Basic risks at home
On: 6 November, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS & The Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
Effective Emails Training
On: 12 November, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
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
Community Information
ID Badges Produced by SAVS
Provision of All-Age Carers Support Service
Balmoral Centre Fundraiser
‘Shoebury Matters’ September Newsletter
Breastfeeding Friendly Organisations
Patients can now self-refer to the COVID-19 Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU)
Information about Sober Essex
Data Protection Support Offer for SAVS Members
Opportunities to Get Involved
Share your views on end of life and palliative care information
£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
Charity Amazon Wishlist’s
Volunteer shout out
Sector Jobs
Organisation: Trust Links
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £27,500 – £29,500 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: 13/10/2025
Organisation: Trust Links
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £25,750 - £27,750 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: 13/10/2025
Organisation: Trust Links
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £39,000 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: 13/10/2025
Organisation: Trust Links
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: 13/10/2025
