About Chelmsford CVS
Centre Supporting Voluntary Action is an independent support and development organisation (sometimes called CVS) set up to champion, support and strengthen local charities, voluntary and community groups. As a local charity ourselves we:
Believe that voluntary and community action is essential for vibrant and caring local communities.
Offer specialist information and support to enable local people to develop the skills needed to run successful voluntary groups.
Spread good practice, encourage joint working, and discourage duplication of effort.
Help groups to find funding and make effective use of resources.
Encourage local people to make changes in their local community by getting involved in voluntary and community action.
Work with a variety of partners to develop and host local projects to help strengthen communities and meet identified need.
Promote equality and diversity by fostering a wider understanding of the needs of disadvantaged and under-represented groups.
Help public bodies to engage effectively with local voluntary organisations and community groups.
Ensure policy makers understand the needs of local voluntary organisations and community groups.
Our Board
Brian Mister MBE
Allison Lofthouse
John Knott
Tom Willis
Tracy Harris
Lynne Foster
Glenda Daines
Our Team
Lorraine Jarvis
Chief Officer
Peter Brooks
Charity Engagement Manager
Tom Gudgeon
Communications Officer (2 days)
Sian Brand
Social Prescribing Consultant (1 day)
Zoe Daniel
Connect Well Assistant (Casual)
Frank Gyasi
Live Well Co-ordinator
Penny Collantine
Live Well Co-ordinator (18.5 hours)
Jane Latham
Live Well Co-ordinator
Sally Medd
Volunteering Centre Co-ordinator (4 days)
Sandra Marsden
Timebank Co-ordinator (2 days)
Chelmsford 4 Good Shop Volunteers
Brenda & 14 Volunteers
Craft Group
Our wonderful group of volunteers knitting homemade crafts
Men's Shedders
Our growing team of Men’s Shedders
Centre Volunteers
Alan, Mary, Val, Margarita
Time 2 Time Volunteers
Our team of amazing volunteers
My Weight Matters Volunteers
Amber, Lisa, Paula, Scott, Jean & Frankie
Finding the Centre
We are based in the heart of Chelmsford City, just around the corner from Chelmsford Train Station and Bus Station.