SAVS invited friends, colleagues and partners to our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 19 November 2024.

The group were welcomed by our Chair, Gaby Rydings and presented with an update from our CEO, Anthony Quinn. Guest Speakers included Tom Abell from Mid & South Essex ICB and Lucy Nembaware from Cadent. The Worshipful the Mayor, Cllr Ron Woodley was also in attendance and closed the meeting.

As a Council for Voluntary Services, it is SAVS’ role to support, promote and represent the Voluntary Sector. We support our membership of 440+ VCFSE organisations, providing one to one capacity building guidance and support.

SAVS CEO, Anthony Quin reflects,

“Looking back on the year 23/24 brings a smile and feeling of pride when reflecting on our achievements across a very significant and ambitious year for SAVS. A year full of opportunity and challenge.”

“I want to acknowledge the very people that make SAVS the organisation it is today; our Trustees, volunteers, staff and members. Your continued commitment and contribution to our organisation, communities and the voluntary sector is greatly appreciated and applauded. Thank you.”

To view the SAVS Annual Review 2023-2024 visit: https://www.savs-southend.org/savs-agm-2024/

The annual review pulls together some of key stats of our work, including:

• Over 440 members of SAVS.
• A combined digital reach of over 14,500 people across our social media platforms.
• 7 Meet the Funder events held this year with 182 Attendances.
• 354 support sessions delivered to local organisations.
• 68 Tailored Funding Searches, sourcing 594 potential funding opportunities.
• 112 meetings attended to represent and promote the sector, totalling 167 hours.

Individual project stats can also be found in the annual review.