By joining SAVS, Associates benefit from:

  • Access to SAVS’ free, varied training and event programme
  • One-to-one information, advice and support from one of our team
  • Signposting to local organisations and services
  • Features in SAVS’ campaigns across the year (discretionary)
  • Promotion of your news, events and jobs across SAVS’ social media channels, newsletter, website and ap
  • Access to networking and partnership opportunities, such as our networking brunch
  • Free branding pack to share that you’re an Associate of SAVS

Who can become an Associate of SAVS?

  • Statutory Bodies
  • Businesses
  • Schools & Educational Bodies
  • Sports Associations & Clubs
  • Social Enterprises

All serving the Southend area community.

By joining SAVS, members receive the same benefits as an Associate plus:

  • Regular updates on funding opportunities and free funding searches
  • Voting rights at SAVS’ AGM
  • Features in SAVS’ campaigns across the year
  • Low rates for paid-for services, such as printing, graphic design, etc (when available)
  • Membership of our exclusive networks
  • Access to free or discounted services from local and national businesses partnering with SAVS
  • Be eligible for involvement in our social value projects, where applicable
  • Free branding pack to share you’re a member of SAVS
  • Free promotion on our noticeboard and TV screen in the SAVS building
  • Access to support to promote your volunteering opportunity and help to find new volunteers
  • Step-by-step support to start a new group, register as a charity or expand your services
  • Generous discounts on room hire

Who can become a member?

  • Registered charities
  • Community groups (with documentation evidencing their public benefit)
  • Registered social enterprises and community interest companies
  • Churches, mosques, synagogues and any other communal places of worship
  • Registered social landlords (discretionary)
  • Statutory bodies (discretionary)
  • Schools and other educational establishments able to demonstrate their public benefit (discretionary)
  • Sports Associations & Clubs (discretionary)

All serving the Southend area community.

SAVS Membership is free and easy to join.

Simply fill out our online Membership Form and your application will be considered by our Board of Trustees. You’ll then have access to all of the benefits of being a SAVS’ Member or an Associate of SAVS.

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