Established in 1991, First Steps To Freedom is the oldest registered national charity in the UK running a helpline for anxiety sufferers.
First Steps is currently the only totally voluntary Quality Standard assured charity, providing a helpline for anxiety.
SAVS is an independent charity known as a council for voluntary service or CVS. That means we work behind the scenes to help local charities and community groups achieve their full potential. We’ve been supporting not-for-profit groups in Southend for more than 30 years.
Charity Number: 1063655
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