Essex Savers Opens New Chelmsford Branch and Launches its Own Short-Term Loan. Press Release From Essex Savers “The Rt. Hon Simon Burns, MP will open a new branch of Essex Savers at Barclays, Chelmsford on Friday 25 July at 10.30am He will also launch Essex Savers’ new short-term loan, the affordable alternative to Pay-day loans. … Read More
Chelmsford CVS
Healthwatch Essex – Annual Report
Healthwatch Essex have recently published their first Annual Report. You can download a copy here: http://www.healthwatchessex.org.uk/sites/default/files/hwe_annual_report_13_14_lo_res.pdf Extract:- “Our vision is to be an independent voice for the people of Essex, helping to shape and improve local health and social care services. This includes doctors, hospitals, disability and mental health services, home care services, support for carers, care for children, … Read More
PCC ‘Victims Commissioning Newsletter’
Please find attached the latest edition of the PCC’s Victims Newsletter with updates on the current and ongoing work to support victims, and the commissioning of Victims Services in Essex. VICTIMS COMMISSIONING NEWSLETTER 090714 FINAL (2) If you have any questions or require further information about this work please contact Greg Myddleton, Assistant Director for … Read More
Grants for Mid Essex Health Related Projects
Grants Available for Local Charities Press Release from Essex Community Foundation “Health-related projects in mid Essex run by voluntary and community groups are being offered thousands of pounds in the latest round of grants from the Provide Foundation. The aim of the ambitious and innovative grants programme, run by Essex Community Foundation (ECF), is to help … Read More
Essex Savers – Short Term Loan
ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY BACKS ESSEX SAVERS’ AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE TO PAYDAY LOANS Essex Savers are a financial co-operative which provides a range of ethical financial services to the whole of Essex. For a copy of their newsletter see: Essex Savers June 2014 NEWS Press Release from Essex Savers “The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has backed Essex Savers’ … Read More
Funding Available For Local Charities
Press Release from Essex Community Foundation “An independent charitable trust, awarding grants totalling £1.5 million each year, is inviting voluntary and community groups in Essex to come forward and apply for funds to help with their work. Essex Community Foundation (ECF), which is based in Chelmsford and covers the whole of the county, including the … Read More
ecdp Ask Young Disabled People What Matters
94.1% of people believe more role models are needed. Press release from ecdp. “In January and February 2014 ecdp delivered a series of Future Focus events to discover the experiences and opinions of young disabled people in Essex. We were funded and supported by Healthwatch Essex for this work. We held 4 focus groups across Mid Essex, North … Read More
Short Breaks for Disabled Children in Essex
Essex County Council provides short breaks across the county for Disabled Children. They hare produced a newsletter which can be viewed below for further details: Shortbreaks Newsletter 2014
Volunteering Opportunities With Essex Police
Independent Custody Visiting The Independent Custody Visiting Scheme enables appointed volunteers to visit police stations to check on the treatment of detainees, the conditions in which they are held and that their rights and entitlements are being observed. Regular unannounced visits will be made to local police stations by pairs of custody visitors. After each … Read More
Galleywood Heritage Centre
Heritage Rooom – The heritage room ( Archive group) is open Tuesdays from 1.30pm –3.30pm and Sundays 11.00am to 1.00pm, this is run by some very knowledgeable people who are keen on Galleywood history and family trees. So if you would like to know more about Galleywood please pop in. Contact is Wendy Cummin email: wendy.gf@blueyonder.co.uk Galleywood … Read More