savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 5hCash4Clubs UK Grants up to £2,000 - Applications Open Until 1st January 2027 Cash4Clubs is a grant programme funded by Flutter UK & Ireland, part of Flutter Entertainmen... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 7hFord Britain Grants Programme - Up to £3,000 for Community & Education Projects Registered charities, not-for-profit organisations, and schools/PTAs can apply for grant... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Wildlife Trusts Grants up to £25,000 for Community Led Nature Projects The Wildlife Trusts has announced that its Green Community Grants programme is open from 30th Septembe... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 02/10/2026National Garden Scheme Community Garden Grants 2027 up to £5,000 Charities, community groups, and community interest companies can apply for funding of up to £5,000 for community... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 02/10/2026🚲 It was great to join Just Ride last week to celebrate their recent funding success, with support secured from Sport England, SUEZ and the Finish Line Fund 👏 Congratulations to Just Ride, and thank you to the funders continuing to invest in Southend and our communities 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Sea-Changers Grants - Small (Up to £500) & Main Grants (£500 up to £2,500) Sea-Changers gives one-off grants up to £2,500 to UK-based charities and other organisations (including schools) carr... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 02/10/2026🧶💛 A huge thank you to two of our crafters who have been knitting premature baby hats, booties, bonding squares and knitted boobs for Southend Hospital’s maternity ward. Every stitch shows how much you care. Thank you for your time and kindness 0121
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 02/10/2026☕🍰 Our Folk Like Us members enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea with Leigh Rotary Club this week, filled with treats, laughter and good company. A huge thank you to Leigh Rotary Club for making our members' day so special! 💛 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Wembley Stadium Targeted Fund up to £25,000 per year for 2 years to Improve Young People’s Access to Sport and the Arts The... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Genius Within - Blooming Genius Grants up to £2,000 to Support Neurodivergent Children and Their Families Blooming Genius provides small gra... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Free Digital Skills Sessions for Over 55s Free digital skills sessions for Southend residents aged 55+ at the SAVS Centre. Learn how to stay safer online on 14 October and manage your health online on 21 October. De... www.savs-southend.org/event/free-di… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Chalkwell Residents Association meeting: Talk by Stephanie Stevenson of Havens Hospices The next Chalkwell Ward Residents Association meeting will begin with a talk from ... www.savs-southend.org/event/chalkwe… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 30/09/2026🚲 Our Supported Volunteering group enjoyed a bike ride from Priory Park to Belfairs Woodland Centre with support from Forward Motion. A great chance to build confidence, get active and discover accessible local cycling routes. 🌳🙌 011
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 30/09/2026McCarthy Stone Foundation’s Festive Connections Grants Up to £750 Supporting Older People in Need Charities and community groups, with turnover ... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 29/09/2026GBE Community Fund Opens for Applications from England, Wales and Northern Ireland The £20m Great British Energy Community Fund is offering grants to help eligible c... www.savs-southend.org/gbe-community… #CommunityNews 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Share your experience of Patient Transport - NHS The NHS wants to hear from people who use Patient Transport, and relatives or carers who support them. Share what works well, any difficult... www.savs-southend.org/share-your-ex… #OpportunitiestoGetInvolved 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Shoeburyness Pride in Place: Keep up to date! Work is progressing on Pride in Place Shoeburyness, a 10-year programme bringing up to £20 million of investment to the area. The Neigh... www.savs-southend.org/shoeburyness-… #CommunityInformation #CommunityNews 001
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Enter the NIHR's Drawing Competition for a Chance to Win a Share £200 There’s just one week left to help design NIHR’s Rob the Research Bus. You don’t need to b... www.savs-southend.org/enter-the-nih… #OpportunitiestoGetInvolved 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Free Data Protection Training from the ICO The ICO’s free Data Protection Essentials programme offers bite-sized, self-paced training and self-assessment for small and medium-sized organisations a... www.savs-southend.org/free-data-pro… #CommunityInformation 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Fire Safety Interventions Many children and young people have a fascination with fire but, for some, this fascination can take a dangerous turn and lead to fire-setting. Our Fire Safety Intervention Scheme ... www.savs-southend.org/community-sup… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Community Builder Good News Story- Free Bus Travel for Children Our Community Builder Chiquitta has been helping young people make the most of free bus trav... www.savs-southend.org/community-bui… #CommunityBuilders #CommunityNews #SAVSNews 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Charity Golf Day 2026 - Trust Links Tee off for Trust Links! Join them for a fantastic day of golf, networking and fundraising at Rochford Hundred Golf Club, with every swing helping support local mental health and wellbeing. www.savs-southend.org/event/charity… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless Small homeless charities with turnover under £500,000 can apply for capital grants of up to £5,000 to ... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Eco Fair - Shoeburyness & Thorpe Bay Baptist Church STBBC is hosting its first Eco Fair on Saturday 3 October, 10am–4pm. Browse stalls offering ethical and sustainable products, expert advice and environment... www.savs-southend.org/event/eco-fai… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Little Heroes ASD Support Group - SENDIASS Workshop Join Little Heroes ASD Support Group for a SENDIASS workshop on Thursday 15 October, 10am–12pm. Parents and carers of children and young people with SEND... www.savs-southend.org/event/little-… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Funding opportunity: £1000 unrestricted grant - easyfundraising The easyfundraising Impact Fund is back with unrestricted £1,000 grants for UK community organisations. Previous ap... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… #CommunityInformation 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Charles S French grants for Essex Charities up to £5,000 Closing 12th October for December meeting Applications to Charles S French are open to registered Charities i... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Autumn Fayre - East Beach Residents' Association East Beach Residents’ Association is holding its Autumn Fayre on Saturday 10 October, from 12 noon–3pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Hinguar Street, Shoeburyne... www.savs-southend.org/event/autumn-… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 23/09/2026WCIT - Funding up to £15,000 for Transformative IT Projects The funding is made available by the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists through their IT4Good Grant Programme, wh... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Birthday Trivia Quiz Fundraiser - Little Heroes ASD Support Group Put your trivia knowledge to the test at the Little Heroes Quiz Night! Get your team together for an evening of friendly compet... www.savs-southend.org/event/birthda… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Big Rock Charity Event - Trust Links Join Trust Links for the Big Rock Charity Event on Saturday 10 October at the Fickle Pickle Club, Westcliff. Enjoy an evening of live music from local bands while helping raise funds to... www.savs-southend.org/event/big-roc… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Southend Vineyard Storehouse Admin Support Southend Vineyard Church is recruiting a Storehouse Admin Support to join its caring team at The Storehouse in Queensway. The community café and food bank supports h... www.savs-southend.org/sector-job/so… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Local Funder: Fowler, Smith & Jones Charitable Trust Fowler Smith & Jones Charitable Trust is an Essex based funder that supports a range of projects and organisations throughout Essex. www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Super Bodies: helping babies and children stay well this winter Super Bodies offers simple advice for parents, carers and people who are pregnant on vaccinations, winter illnesse... www.savs-southend.org/super-bodies-… #CommunityInformation 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Triangle Trust - Up to £100,000 for Projects Supporting Vulnerable Women 17-30 at Risk of Reoffending The Triangle Trust has announced that gran... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 22/09/2026St Vincent Centre Southend's August Monthly Newsletter St Vincent’s Centre Southend’s August newsletter highlights the huge difference it continues to make locally. In August alone, t... www.savs-southend.org/st-vincent-ce… #CommunityInformation 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 22/09/2026🤱 Jen had a brilliant day at the Southend Business Show, raising awareness of breastfeeding-friendly workplaces and spaces. 🎉 Best of all, 4 new organisations joined our Southend Supports Breastfeeding Scheme! #Southend #BreastfeedingFriendly 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Laughology Happiness Fund 2026 Round 2 up to £5,000 for Community and Wellbeing Projects Funding of up to £5,000 for community and wellbeing projects for grassroots, neigh... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Bagri Foundation Grants for Creative Programmes to Highlight Asian Arts & Culture The Bagri Foundation has announced that it is inviting applications to its Arts &... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Stay Connected with NHS Essex on WhatsApp Stay connected with NHS Essex on WhatsApp. Get quick local health updates, useful advice, polls and opportunities to have your say—all delivered directly t... www.savs-southend.org/stay-connecte… #CommunityInformation 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Register for the DBS Annual Conference 2026 Registration is open for the free DBS Annual Conference 2026, taking place online on 6–7 October. Explore safeguarding, legislative change, information sharing and mor... www.savs-southend.org/event/registe… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Check Your State Pension Age Do you know your State Pension age? From April 2026, it’s gradually increasing from 66 to 67. Check your exact State Pension age and forecast for free on GOV.UK—and share with fam... www.savs-southend.org/check-your-st… #CommunityInformation 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Community Conversation About Addiction & Recovery Join Adam from Rainbow Recovery, Sally from Essex Recovery Foundation and the Voices of Recovery cohort for an open conversation about addiction and recovery. ... www.savs-southend.org/event/communi… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Emma and Jamie had a great day at the Southend Business Show, catching up with familiar faces and meeting new businesses to share how SAVS can support Social Value, CSR and ESG goals. Thanks to Southend City Council’s Economic Development Team for a fantastic event! 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 18/09/2026🌍 Greener choices are adding up at SAVS! Since April 2024, changes introduced through our Environmental Group have helped us save £22,475.04 while reducing waste, travel and emissions. ♻️ Small changes really can make a big difference. 💚 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Help shape a new health and work support service in Essex NHS Essex are inviting people whose health or disability has affected their ability to work to share their views throug... www.savs-southend.org/help-shape-a-… #OpportunitiestoGetInvolved 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation Grants up to £5,000 to Improve Housing for Disadvantaged People The Skipton Building S... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Comic Relief Community Fund 2026/7 for England Open for Applications The Comic Relief Community Fund is offering grants of up to £5,000 for grassroots, community-led organis... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Port of London Authority - Learn to Swim Grants up to £10,000 The Port of London Authority is announcing £10,000 of funding for community swimming projects for children and young ad... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Violence & Vulnerability (VVU) Community Grant 2027/8 Essex VVU Community Grant Applications now open for funding up to £35k to deliver projects that help young people stay safe, feel supporte... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
