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 Supports Breastfeeding
Empowering #YourFeedingJourney
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.
Turning Tides Youth Clubs
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.
Community Builders
Connecting people, groups and organisations in Southend-on-Sea.
Community News
Community Builders Newsletter August 2026
EAWA King’s Award-winning charity hosts first-ever Saree Walk on Southend Pier for NHS Oncology
HARP Calls on House Builders to Help Tackle Rising Homelessness
Sight loss charity meets with Bayo Alaba – Southend in Sight
Shaping the future of local SEND services, together! – SAVS Parent Voice Ambassadors
Community Builder Good News Story – Prittle Brook Community Litter-pick
Community Builders Good News Story: Shoebury Station Gardens
John Lewis is donating money to organisations like yours!
Community Events
STRM Online Lunch & Learn: Eating & Neurodivergence (Second Monday of Every Month)
On: 13 July, 2026
Delivered by: SEND the Right Message Charity
Warm Wednesdays (Every Wednesday until 31st December 2026)
On: 15 July, 2026
Delivered by: SEND the Right Message Charity
The Hang out Venue-stay and Play – 16th July to 1st September
On: 16 July, 2026
Delivered by: The Hang Out Venue ltd
Summer Reading Challenge – Read To The Beat! 18th July to 29th August
On: 18 July, 2026
Delivered by: Southend Libraries
Friends and Places Together Summer Activities (24th July – 19th August)
On: 24 July, 2026
Delivered by: Friends and Places Together
Training & Workshops
Suicide First Aid (USI Understanding Suicide Intervention)
On: 25 August, 2026
Delivered by: Trust Links
Income Diversification Training
On: 20 August, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
Strategic Grants Fundraising Training
On: 6 October, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
Communicating your Impact Training
On: 8 December, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
Fundraising in Tough Economic Times
On: 2 February, 2027
Delivered by: SAVS
SAVS Training & Events
Southend Supports Breastfeeding’s annual Picnic in the Park is BACK – Save the Date
On: 7 August, 2026
Delivered by: Southend Supports Breastfeeding
SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 11 August, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
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Income Diversification Training
On: 20 August, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
2026 Southend Voluntary Fair
On: 8 September, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
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Strategic Grants Fundraising Training
On: 6 October, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
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Communicating your Impact Training
On: 8 December, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
Community Information
Reaching Communities England Funding Reminder for Southend
New partnership with Sky Foundation to fund Julia Rausing Sky Arts Bursaries
Save Water on Showers – Anglian Water
Latest Newsletter from CASSS
New SET Sexual Safety Toolkit, Guidance and Leaflet – Southend Safeguarding Partnership
New Domestic Abuse Service for Southend, Thurrock and Essex
Every Season, Every Saving: Savings Advice from Cadent
Protect our Water Supplies with these easy steps
Opportunities to Get Involved
Match of the Dames – Shrimpers Trust
Get Active over the Summer Holidays – Active Essex
Get Involved: Waterwatch UK Working group
How confident are you finding trusted health information online? – NHS
Ovarian Cancer Symptom Engagement Survey
Free Cold Water Dips & Water Safety Workshops Return for 2026!
Changing the future of genetic health, together
Faith Security Training
Sector Jobs
Organisation: SAVS
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £28,500 per annum
Closing Date: 10/08/2026
