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
Active Southend-on-Thames Returns to Make a Splash in 2026
Community Investment Board Surpasses £2.2 Million in Funding for Southend’s Voluntary Sector
Parent Voice Ambassador Project Celebrates Extension
Craft Group’s Act of Kindness Project
Norman Garon Trust provides meal for HAF programme
A morning with the Crafty Crusaders at Southchurch Library
The Ironworks Community Dinner with the Hindu Association
New Partnership Brings Specialist Bereavement Support to Families Affected by Baby Loss
Community Events
Children’s Art Club
On: 11 March, 2026
Delivered by: Focal Point Gallery
Pamper Evening – Little Heroes ASD Support Group
On: 13 March, 2026
Delivered by: Little Heroes ASD Support Group
“Allotments-Advantages and how to keep the land free”
On: 16 March, 2026
Delivered by: SE Essex Organic Gardeners
St Patricks Day At Chalkwell Rooms
On: 20 March, 2026
Delivered by: St Vincent's Centre Southend
Aspirations Flash Sale
On: 21 March, 2026
Delivered by: Aspirations Program
Training & Workshops
Milton Community Workshops
On: 17 February, 2026
Delivered by: Trust Links Eco Days
Little Heroes ASD Support Group – DLA Workshop
On: 19 March, 2026
Delivered by: Little Heroes ASD Support Group
Mental Health First Aid Training
On: 20 March, 2026
Delivered by: Thurrock and Brentwood Mind
Family Self-Protection workshop
On: 17 May, 2026
Delivered by: SOS Combatives CIC
Essex Community Energy Conference
On: 20 March, 2026
Delivered by: Various
Community Information
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Active Southend-on-Thames Returns to Make a Splash in 2026
Havens Hospices offers free palliative care training for homelessness sector staff
Children health service feedback survey
The Community Builders Fund: Check if you’re eligible
SAVS Community Builders Newsletter March 2026
Update on proposed national SEND reforms
Xyla’s Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
Shoebury Matters February 2026 Newsletter
Opportunities to Get Involved
An invitation to share your journey and lived experience with SAVS
Friendly art and craft session for adults with visual impairments
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Active Southend-on-Thames Returns to Make a Splash in 2026
Cyber Security Webinars
Opportunity for Your Area: Funded Employment Support for 16–21 Year Olds (NEET)
Funding opportunity: 20 x £500 unrestricted grants (easyfundraising Impact Fund)
STRM Charity 5th Birthday Celebration Raffle
Questionnaire Opportunity: Sports participation rates among individuals with neurodivergence and/or disability
Sector Jobs
Organisation: Aspirations Day Program
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £37,000 per annum
Closing Date: 15/03/2026
Organisation: Trust Links
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £48000-£52000
Closing Date: 23/03/2026
Organisation: Safe Steps
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £27,334 - £30,000
Closing Date: 01/04/2026
