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’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.
Co-Production
Developing Southend for us, by us.
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
Pete Wicks visits local homeless charity, HARP to film For Dogs’ Sake Christmas Special
Olympus HR Volunteers Give the Folk Like Us Hub a Fresh New Look
Community Investment Board launches third funding round continuing to support vital support in Southend
Ways2Wellbeing Classes at Southend Adult Community College
Give Back This Christmas – Partner with SAVS to Support Southend
‘Craft Crew’ spread festive joy
Coast to Calm: New Coastal Wellbeing Programme to Tackle Health Inequalities in South Essex
Shoebury Matters November Newsletter
Community Events
Cake Club Groups – Support and Solidarity for Parents
On: 10 January, 2025
Delivered by: Cake Club
Seated Yoga
On: 20 January, 2025
Delivered by: Hayley Zincraft
Stepping Stones Stroke Support Group
On: 10 February, 2025
Delivered by: Carol: 07722809609
Southend Super1s
On: 12 September, 2025
Delivered by:
Volunteer Drop- In Sessions – Canvey Island by Trust Links
On: 27 October, 2025
Delivered by: Trust Links
Training & Workshops
Level 1 Introductory Trauma Informed Practice Training
On:
Delivered by: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Wilderness 1-2-1 Nature Therapy
On: 28 November, 2025
Delivered by: Wilderness Foundation UK
AIM3 Assessment of Adolescents who display HSB Training
On: 15 December, 2025
Delivered by: Southend City Council
Boundaries in the Workplace training workshop
On: 24 February, 2026
Delivered by: The Peer Partnership
Group Dynamics and Facilitation Online Workshop
On: 26 February, 2026
Delivered by: The Peer Partnership
SAVS Training & Events
SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 12 December, 2025
Delivered by: SAVS
Income Diversification Advice Clinic – Day One
On: 21 January, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS & Triceratops Training
Income Diversification Advice Clinic – Day Two
On: 22 January, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS & Triceratops Training
Overview of Mandatory and Discretionary Relief
On: 28 January, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS & Southend City Council
Understanding Basic risks at home
On: 3 February, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS & The Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
HIV, HEP C & PrEP Training
On: 4 February, 2026
Delivered by: SAVS, Brook & Hepatitis C Trust
Community Information
Essex residents given their say on keeping their council services delivered locally
Essex Community Foundation Thrive Programme
HARP Appeals for Public Support During the National Christmas Big Give Challenge 2025 (2 to 9 December)
Building brighter days through the winter season
Daily £100 donations in December!
Co-op Support for Local Causes
ID Badges Produced by SAVS
Balmoral Centre Fundraiser
Opportunities to Get Involved
Essex Neurology Network – We Need Your Story
This Winter, Your NHS Is Closer Than You Think
New Tree Project in Shoeburyness
HARP, homelessness charity unveils ‘A Home for Christmas’ winter appeal in response to rising homelessness across Essex
This Christmas – Be the Reason, Be the Hope, Be the Smile
Call for the community to join in and help grow The Secret Garden
SAVS Updated Membership Package
Commercial Insurance Discounts for SAVS Members
Sector Jobs
Organisation: SEND the Right Message (STRM)
Role Type: Part Time
Salary: £27,300 (FTE)
Closing Date: 12/01/2026
