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’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 Builder Good News Story- Free Bus Travel for Children
CASSS Newsletter – September 2026
Community Builders Newsletter – September Edition
Community Events
EBRA AUTUMN FAYRE
On: 10 October, 2025
Delivered by: East Beach Residents Association
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
Training & Workshops
Little Heroes ASD Support Group – SENDIASS Workshop
On: 15 October, 2026
Delivered by: Little Heroes ASD Support Group
Spotting the Signs of Poor Mental Health Training
On: 21 October, 2026
Delivered by: Indirock & Mind
Free Digital Skills Sessions for Over 55s
On: 14 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
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Free Digital Skills Sessions for Over 55s
On: 14 October, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 15 October, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
SAVS Community Screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing
On: 15 October, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
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SAVS Community Screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing
On: 18 October, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
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Communicating your Impact Training
On: 8 December, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
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Fundraising in Tough Economic Times
On: 2 February, 2027
Delivered by: SAVS
Community Information
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
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Shoeburyness Pride in Place: Keep up to date!
Free Data Protection Training from the ICO
Funding opportunity: £1000 unrestricted grant – easyfundraising
Opportunities to Get Involved
Everyone Health Healthy Eating and Movement: Adult Questionnaire
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Stoptober – Everyone Health
Share your experience of Patient Transport – NHS
Help shape a new health and work support service in Essex
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!
Sector Jobs
Organisation: City Family CIC
Role Type: Part Time
Salary: £26,292 per annum (FTE)
Closing Date: 22/08/2026
