Local volunteers received a surprise to their doorsteps during the lockdown as Awards, Certificates and Commendations for Outstanding Contribution to volunteering in 2019/20 were delivered to local people by staff at the Centre Supporting Voluntary Action on behalf of the Mayor of Chelmsford. Chelmsford Awards for Voluntary Service were formed seven years ago by the … Read More
Author: Chelmsford CVS
A Letter from Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Essex
We wrote to Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, Lord Lieutenant of Essex to tell her about the amazing support volunteers are offering across Chelmsford communities and the fantastic work of the new COVID-19 Support Groups. She has written back to all of the Volunteers across Chelmsford! Please see the letter below where she also describes her experience of … Read More
COVID-19: Support for Community Sports Groups & Organisations
If you are a community sports club or organisation and require additional support during this unprecedented time, Active Essex has created a page on their website full of guidance and support for you. The page is being regularly updated and will have the most up to date information. You can find out about funding opportunities, … Read More
External Job Opportunity: Changing Pathways
Changing Pathways is a place-based domestic abuse support charity that has been supporting survivors and their children in South Essex and Thurrock for over forty years. They have been awarded a new five-year contract delivering support and advocacy for survivors of domestic abuse living in Essex as part of the EViE (Ending Violence in Essex) … Read More
COVID-19: Organisations Still Operating
In these uncertain times lots of organisations have had to shut their doors to encourage social distancing, however this doesn’t mean that we have to socially isolate ourselves. Many organisations are taking their services online or utilising phone calls. Below is a list of organisations that are still operating, just in a slightly different way. … Read More
Funding for Organisations Supporting People with Disabilities or Learning Difficulties
Funding for Organisations Supporting People with Disabilities or Learning Difficulties is available. The Boshier-Honton Foundation aim to improve quality of life for people with disabilities or learning difficulties, and their families, by making grants to organisations providing facilities and advocacy for children and adults with special educational or other needs. The Trustees are experienced in … Read More
Funding for Environmental Projects
The Trust provides funding of between up to £5,000 to support environmental and conservationist projects. The Trust supports projects that cover the following areas: Renewable Energy / Nature Conservation / Sustainable Communities / Recycling and Repair / Science and Education / Community Energy ‘start up’. Click here for more information.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
We are monitoring the Coronavirus pandemic and taking necessary precautions for staff, volunteers and service users in line with the most up to date advice provided by the World Health Organisation and national bodies. For the welfare of all we are implementing recommendations in all of our working practices as advised which includes avoiding non-essential face … Read More
Funding from Tesco
Community groups can now apply for funding of up to £2000. Three community projects in each local area will be voted on by customers in Tesco stores, with projects changing every three months. The winning project will receive up to £2,000, second receiving up to £1,000 and third place up to £500. Click here for … Read More
Love Essex Fund
Love Essex is an umbrella brand that acts on behalf of the Essex Waste Partnership and The Cleaner Essex Group to encourage residents to reduce, reuse and recycle their rubbish as best as possible. We want to help make Essex a great place to grow, live and work by securing sustainable development and protecting the … Read More