savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 4hEasyfundraising Impact Grants up to £1,000 The Easyfundraising Impact Fund offers 15 grants of £1,000 to UK not-for-profit organisations to help you continue or enhance your work. The grant is unrestr... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 6hViolence & 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
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 6hForte Charitable Foundation Multiyear Major Grants to Deliver Family Support Forte Charitable Foundation provides grants for voluntary sector organisations delivering... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Rosa’s Voices from the Frontline Fund for Women and Girls' Organisations Rosa has announced that its Voices from the Frontline Fund is open for applications, offering gra... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 12/10/2026High Sheriffs' Fund 2026 - Open for Applications Charities and voluntary groups across Essex that are helping to protect people from harm, support victims of crime, or make their communities safer ... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Candlelit Yoga Step away from the Christmas rush and relax at a candlelit yoga session, all in support of a good cause. Each participant will receive a goody bag to take home, and there’ll be a cash raffle on the night. www.savs-southend.org/event/candlel… 010
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Free NHS Health Checks - Everyone Health A free NHS Health Check can help you understand your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and more. If you're aged 40–74 and live in Southend-on-Sea,... www.savs-southend.org/free-nhs-heal… #CommunityInformation 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Christmas Fayre Join Trust Link's Christmas Fayre for an afternoon of festive fun, with handmade crafts, local stalls, festive food, live music and entertainment, plus Santa’s Grotto. Find unique Christmas gifts and support your local comm... www.savs-southend.org/event/christm… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Girls Only Dynamos Holiday Camp Essex Cricket is hosting a free Girls Only Dynamos Holiday Camp at Southchurch High School on Tuesday 27 October, 10am–4pm. Open to girls aged 8–11, the day includes cricket games, skills a... www.savs-southend.org/event/girls-o… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 08/10/2026The Night of Breasts and Chests Join Southend Pride for an 18+ night of poetry celebrating breasts and chests in all their forms, from natural to surgery scars. Breast and chest check information will be available. Tickets £... www.savs-southend.org/event/the-nig… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 08/10/2026HARP launches Southend gallery turning donated items into creative opportunities HARP has opened a new HARPMade gallery and studio in Southend’s Marketplace, showcas... www.savs-southend.org/harp-launches… #CommunityNews 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Restart a Heart Restart a Heart Live is a free livestream bringing CPR and AED familiarisation into schools and communities. Over 100,000 viewers have already taken part, helping build confidence and encourage more people to ... www.savs-southend.org/restart-a-hea… #CommunityInformation 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Find your Active: Move for your Mind - Active Essex This October, Move for your Mind is celebrating the connection between movement and mental wellbeing. From a short walk to local activities ... www.savs-southend.org/find-your-act… #CommunityInformation 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Community Builder’s Newsletter October 2026 The latest Community Builders Newsletter is here! Discover what’s happening across Southend this October, with local events, act... www.savs-southend.org/community-bui… #CommunityBuilders #CommunityNews #SAVSNews 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Everyone Health Healthy Eating and Movement: Adult Questionnaire Everyone Health wants to hear from adults who support children and young people to eat well, move more and... www.savs-southend.org/everyone-heal… #OpportunitiestoGetInvolved 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 07/10/2026FREE PRINTING FOR SAVS MEMBERS! Thanks to local firm Ricoh, full SAVS members can apply for up to £50 of free leaflet and poster printing. A6 to A3 sizes are available, with single or double-sid... www.savs-southend.org/free-printing… #CommunityInformation #CommunityNews 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Arnold Clark’s Cost of Living Support Fund Up to £2,500 Registered charities and community groups across England, Scotland and Wales can apply now for a grant of up to £... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Make the Right Call First Time - Cadent Know who to call for gas-related issues at home. Contact your supplier for meter problems, a Gas Safe registered engineer for appliance issues, and call 0800 111 9... www.savs-southend.org/make-the-righ… #CommunityInformation 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Spotting the Signs of Poor Mental Health Training Indirock and Mind are offering free training on spotting the signs of poor mental health. Learn how changes in mental health can show up, how to support the ... www.savs-southend.org/event/spottin… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 06/10/2026🍂 A lovely afternoon at our Autumn Connect Event, celebrating Older People’s Day! Joanne from Fair Havens Hub shared how they support people to live well, we raised £126 for Fair Havens, and our Feelgood Choir finished the day in style. 💛🎶 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Community Builder Good News Story - 1st City Connectors Networking Meeting After the summer break, Chiquitta and Eda hosted the first City Connect... www.savs-southend.org/community-bui… #CommunityBuilders #CommunityNews #SAVSNews 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Ann Rylands Small Donations - Grants up to £5,000 for Smaller UK Charities Providing Health and Care Services The Sir Jules Thorn Charit... www.savs-southend.org/funding-oppor… 000
savssouthend.bsky.social @savssouthend.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Cash4Clubs 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 · 05/10/2026Ford 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
