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.
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
HAF Summer Bookings Are Now Open!
Royal Literary Fund Celebrates National Year Of Reading With Expanded Reading Round And Library Events For Adults
Community Builder Good News Story: COPD Thank You Celebration
Celebrating Year One of the Parent Voice Pilot Project!
Beauleigh Court Raise £200 for Folk Like Us
Havens Hospices celebrates volunteers who save charity over £2.2 million each year
Enter to win £500 for your local Charity
Fire Service Fundraising Boost for Turning Tides Derbyshire Trip
Community Events
CareConnect – Supporting Those Who Support Others
On: 9 July, 2026
Delivered by: Headway Essex
Regency Soiree – This Season’s Event
On: 10 July, 2026
Delivered by: Southend YMCA
Yoga4all Summer Festival
On: 12 July, 2026
Delivered by: Yoga4all
STRM Online Lunch & Learn: Eating & Neurodivergence
On: 13 July, 2026
Delivered by: SEND the Right Message Charity
Meet the Funder: Community Investment Board (Round 1)
On: 13 July, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS & Community Investment Board
Training & Workshops
Mental Health Awareness and Support – Trust Links
On: 31 July, 2026
Delivered by: Trust Links
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Mental Health First Aid (Full)
On: 3 August, 2026
Delivered by: Trust Links
Suicide First Aid (USI Understanding Suicide Intervention)
On: 25 August, 2026
Delivered by: Trust Links
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Workshop
On: 10 July, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS, Southend Against Modern Slavery (SAMS) & Essex Police
Income Diversification Training
On: 20 August, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
SAVS Training & Events
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Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Workshop
On: 10 July, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS, Southend Against Modern Slavery (SAMS) & Essex Police
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Meet the Funder: Community Investment Board (Round 1)
On: 13 July, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS & Community Investment Board
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
Strategic Grants Fundraising Training
On: 6 October, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
Community Information
Free Sexual Health Walk-In Clinic for Under 25s in Southend
Check an online pharmacy is registered when buying medicine online
Kings Road United Reform Church Room Available for Low-cost Room Hire
250 free online fundraising packs available
HMRC Increases Volunteer Mileage Rates
Shoebury Matters Newsletter May 2026
Simple Ways to Save Water – Anglian Water
Essex Frontline could help your organisation reach new people
Opportunities to Get Involved
Free Cold Water Dips & Water Safety Workshops Return for 2026!
Changing the future of genetic health, together
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250 free online fundraising packs available
Faith Security Training
Calling community groups, charities and grassroots organisations: Boost your fundraising with a share of £10,000.
easyfundraising Donation Day
Call for Research Participants – Lived Experience of LGBTQIA+ Adults accessing Adult Social Care in Greater Essex
Join the growing community at the Coalition for Personalised Care
Sector Jobs
Organisation: SAVS
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £28,500 per annum
Closing Date: 10/08/2026
