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
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
SEND the Right Message Charity Launches First Autism & ADHD Course in Shoeburyness
Family Heritage Trail Official Opening
Shoebury Residents Events team raise £2K
Aspirations Day Program Secures National Lottery Community Funding
Community Events
Trust Links Yoga and Wellbeing for 17-25 year olds
On: 8 January, 2026
Delivered by: Trust Links
SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 12 February, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS
Chinese Feast Charity Fundraiser 2026
On: 25 February, 2026
Delivered by: Trust Links Charity
Tea & Talk – SEND Parent Carer Drop-In (Southend, Rochford & Benfleet)
On: 3 March, 2026
Delivered by: SEND the Right Message Charity
Children’s Art Club
On: 4 March, 2026
Delivered by: Focal Point Gallery
Training & Workshops
Milton Community Workshops
On: 17 February, 2026
Delivered by: Trust Links Eco Days
Recognising and Responding to Challenging Behaviour Online Workshop
On: 3 March, 2026
Delivered by: The Peer Partnership
Strengthening Resilience – thriving in the VCSE workplace online training workshop
On: 5 March, 2026
Delivered by: The Peer Partnership
Online Lunch & Learn: Eating & Neurodivergence
On: 9 March, 2026
Delivered by: SEND the Right Message Charity
Co-Creation of Support Services: Planning and Implementation online training workshop
On: 10 March, 2026
Delivered by: The Peer Partnership
Community Information
Xyla’s Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
Shoebury Matters February 2026 Newsletter
Thrive with Freedom – Referrals Open
The Hang Out Venue, Tackling Poverty February Newsletter
St Vincent’s Centre Southend Newsletter
SAVS Community Builders Newsletter February 2026
Migrant Help UK
The Aspirations Day Program Women’s Service
Opportunities to Get Involved
Opportunity for Your Area: Funded Employment Support for 16–21 Year Olds (NEET)
Funding opportunity: 20 x £500 unrestricted grants (easyfundraising Impact Fund)
Would you like to help shape decisions about how DNA (genomic) data may be used in health research?
STRM Charity 5th Birthday Celebration Raffle
Questionnaire Opportunity: Sports participation rates among individuals with neurodivergence and/or disability
The Niall Stringer Foundation
New Joint Initiative Launches Across East of England to Create a Tobacco-Free Future
£700k of unrestricted funding in 12 months
Sector Jobs
Organisation: The Peaceful Place Limited
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £23,810 per annum
Closing Date: 28/02/2026
Organisation: City Family CIC
Role Type: Part Time
Salary: £27,600
Closing Date: 09/03/2026
Organisation: Aspirations Day Program
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £37,000 per annum
Closing Date: 15/03/2026
