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.
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.
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
Local Charities Shortlisted for National SEND Award
Southend firm raises over £10,000 in charity sleepout for homelessness
SAVS Community Builders Newsletter April 2026
White House Confirms Sir David Amess Nomination for America’s Highest Civilian Award Is Under Review
Homelessness charity HARP partners with local company, Couno to boost support for people experiencing homelessness
Community Builder’s Good News Story: International Women’s Day
New Sight Loss Golf Clinic at Garon Park
A warm welcome from St Aiden’s Church
Community Events
STRM Online Lunch & Learn: Eating & Neurodivergence
On: 13 April, 2026
Delivered by: SEND the Right Message Charity
Yoga & Mental Wellbeing course for 17-25 year olds – 10 week course
On: 21 April, 2026
Delivered by: Trust Links & Yoga4all
Little Heroes ASD Support Group – Evening Support (Adults)
On: 23 April, 2026
Delivered by: Little Heroes ASD Support Group
East Beach Residents Association Annual General Meeting
On: 25 April, 2026
Delivered by: East Beach Residents’ Association
Live Well & End Well
On: 28 April, 2026
Delivered by: Southend Salvation Army
Training & Workshops
Free Professionals Training: Consent, Sex and the Law
On: 14 May, 2026
Delivered by: Brook Southend
Family Self-Protection workshop
On: 17 May, 2026
Delivered by: SOS Combatives CIC
MHFA mental health first aid
On: 23 May, 2026
Delivered by: Trust Links
Free Professionals Training: Gender and Sexuality Awareness
On: 17 June, 2026
Delivered by: Brook Southend
How to Spot a Loan Shark Training
On: 30 April, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS & Stop Loan Sharks
SAVS Training & Events
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How to Spot a Loan Shark Training
On: 30 April, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS & Stop Loan Sharks
An introduction to BBC CHildren in Need Emergency Essentials
On: 12 May, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS & BBC Children in Need
County Lines & Cuckooing Training
On: 20 May, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS & Essex Police
SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 11 June, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
Community Information
Regular Zoom calls for local people in Southend that are isolated due to Chronic illness
Best Start in Life – Screen Time
Shoebury Matters Newsletter: March 2026
Spring Newsletter from Friends & Places Together
Free mental health support for your child
Active Southend-on-Thames Returns to Make a Splash in 2026
SAVS Community Builders Newsletter March 2026
Update on proposed national SEND reforms
Opportunities to Get Involved
Essex’s only children’s hospice invites professionals to exclusive networking day
Join the growing community at the Coalition for Personalised Care
University of Essex offering £50 for young people to join Young People’s Advisory Group
Relationships and sex education in Southend-on-Sea: Survey for parents and carers
Corporate Volunteering at HARP
CASSS Mental Health Event
Have your say on young people’s mental health
Southend Strangers Call-Out
Sector Jobs
Organisation: Southend in Sight
Role Type: Part Time
Salary: Depending on experience
Closing Date: 24/04/2026
Organisation: Trust Links
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £27,500 - £30,650 per annum depending upon skills and experience
Closing Date: 26/04/2026
Organisation: Trust Links
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £27,500 - £30,650 per annum depending upon skills and experience
Closing Date: 26/04/2026
Organisation: Trust Links
Role Type: Part Time
Salary: £25,213.50 pro rata depending on hours and experience.
Closing Date: 26/04/2026
