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
School Life Unpacked Podcast Features The Hang Out Venue
Community Builder Good News Story: Southchurch Funding Fair
Community Builder July Newsletter
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
Community Events
CareConnect – Supporting Those Who Support Others
On: 9 July, 2026
Delivered by: Headway Essex
STRM Online Lunch & Learn: Eating & Neurodivergence
On: 13 July, 2026
Delivered by: SEND the Right Message Charity
Warm Wednesdays
On: 15 July, 2026
Delivered by: SEND the Right Message Charity
Summer Reading Challenge – Read To The Beat! 18th July to 29th August
On: 18 July, 2026
Delivered by: Southend Libraries
Senior Sip & Paint Afternoon!
On: 24 July, 2026
Delivered by: Beauleigh Court Care Home
Training & Workshops
Sexual Health in the Community Training – Southend Professionals
On: 29 July, 2026
Delivered by: Brook Southend
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
Income Diversification Training
On: 20 August, 2026
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
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
Community Information
New SET Sexual Safety Toolkit, Guidance and Leaflet – Southend Safeguarding Partnership
Free Six-month License for AI tool Designed for Charities
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
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
Opportunities to Get Involved
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
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
Sector Jobs
Organisation: Thurrock CVS
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £45,991 - £53,999
Closing Date: 29/07/2026
Organisation: SAVS
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £28,500 per annum
Closing Date: 10/08/2026
