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 Builder Good News Story: Pop up Library at Hinguar Primary School
Westcliff coffee shop owner’s fundraising event to help paint a brighter future for Essex autism charity
HARP launches Southend gallery turning donated items into creative opportunities
Community Builder’s Newsletter October 2026
FREE PRINTING FOR SAVS MEMBERS!
Community Builder Good News Story – 1st City Connectors Networking Meeting
GBE Community Fund Opens for Applications from England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Shoeburyness Pride in Place: Keep up to date!
Community Events
Warm Wednesdays (Every Wednesday until 31st December 2026)
On: 15 July, 2026
Delivered by: SEND the Right Message Charity
Inclusive Bouldering 6 – 11 years old (Weekly)
On: 9 September, 2026
Delivered by: SEND The Right Message
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Inclusive Bouldering 12 – 17 year olds (Weekly) – Send the Right Message
On: 9 September, 2026
Delivered by: SEND The Right Message
Charity Anniversary Event- Boxers wanted!
On: 21 September, 2026
Delivered by: South East and Central Essex Mind
Celebrate 140 years of the Salvation Army in Southend
On: 23 October, 2026
Delivered by: The Salvation Army
Training & Workshops
Addictive Behaviours training
On: 7 December, 2026
Delivered by: Indirock & Mind
Free Accredited Health Champion Training
On: 22 October, 2026
Delivered by: Everyone Health
Canva Basic & Advanced Training
On: 25 November, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
Communicating your Impact Training
On: 8 December, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
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Suicide Prevention Training
On: 3 February, 2027
Delivered by: Indirock & Mind
SAVS Training & Events
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Canva Basic & Advanced Training
On: 25 November, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
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Communicating your Impact Training
On: 8 December, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 15 December, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
Fundraising in Tough Economic Times
On: 2 February, 2027
Delivered by: SAVS
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Workshop
On: 9 July, 2027
Delivered by: SAVS, Southend Against Modern Slavery (SAMS) & Essex Police
Community Information
Have your say on the Southend-on-Sea Environmental Stewardship Strategy
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Free NHS Health Checks – Everyone Health
Restart a Heart
Find your Active: Move for your Mind – Active Essex
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FREE PRINTING FOR SAVS MEMBERS!
Make the Right Call First Time – Cadent
Stoptober – Everyone Health
Boulder about Mental Health: a new partnership with Mind
Opportunities to Get Involved
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Have your say on the Southend-on-Sea Environmental Stewardship Strategy
Everyone Health Healthy Eating and Movement: Adult Questionnaire
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Stoptober – Everyone Health
Join a Friendly Group of French Speakers at the Southend French Circle
Match of the Dames – Shrimpers Trust
Ovarian Cancer Symptom Engagement Survey
Free Cold Water Dips & Water Safety Workshops Return for 2026!
Changing the future of genetic health, together
Sector Jobs
Organisation: City Family
Role Type: Part Time
Salary: 34000 (FTE)
Closing Date: 23/10/2026
Organisation: City Family
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: 35000
Closing Date: 09/11/2026
Organisation: Thurrock CVS
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £25,607 - £29,156
Closing Date: 30/10/2026
