The Essex Energy Switch is a community energy switching scheme, which aims to help as many residents as possible to switch providers and secure a better deal on their gas and electricity bills. Community energy switching works by bringing together large groups of residents who want to switch energy providers into one ‘auction’. The major … Read More
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Children and Young People’s Plan 2016
The Essex Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership brings together representatives from the different agencies in our County who work with children, young people and their families. The Partnership discusses what are the most important issues and problems for children, young people and families in Essex and decides what we are going to do about them. The latest version … Read More
High Sheriff gives recognition to local people and charities
People who have made a major contribution to community safety and crime prevention in Essex were recognised and thanked at the High Sheriffs’ Awards ceremony held at Hylands House in Chelmsford. More than 40 voluntary and community organisations were represented this year and trophies, certificates and grants totalling £23,541, were presented by the outgoing High … Read More
Are you late filing your accounts?
Have you filed your charity’s accounts yet? On 15 April the Charity Commission reported that 11,928 charities had not complied with all their filing requirements. If your charity’s income is over £25,000, your accounts must be digitally filed with the commission. The commission takes failure to file very seriously and it can affect not only your status … Read More
‘Who Will Care?’ Awards 2016
People across the county are being asked to nominate individuals, voluntary organisations and charities that they feel deserve recognition for their volunteering efforts and commitment, for going that extra mile and making a difference for this years ‘Who Will Care’ Awards. For more information on the ‘Who Will Care?’ Awards 2016, click here.
Connect Well Providers Needed
Connect Well New community focused direct referral project seeks local community providers for mutual attraction and connecting with local people! Connect Well, the new social prescribing project in Mid Essex has just been launched! The project aims to raise awareness of the excellent support that exists in our local communities from self-help groups, to … Read More
‘Tackling Hidden Harms Together’ – County Conference in Colchester
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Safer Essex and the Essex Community Voluntary Services network held their fourth joint conference at the Weston Homes Community Stadium on Tuesday 26th January 2016. The event brought together representatives from Essex Police, voluntary and community groups and public sector organisations from across the county to explore … Read More
Stay Well This Winter – Now’s the time to get your free flu jab!
All those in at risk groups are being reminded to get their free flu jab. Adults over 65; those with long term health conditions; children aged 2 – 7; carers and pregnant women may all be eligible. Centre Supporting Voluntary Action and Essex County Council are backing the reminder, which is being issued by NHS England, Public Health England, … Read More
Have you got what it takes to make a difference to Safeguarding in Essex?
If you are involved in your community, want to promote the welfare of children, young people or adults, and are happy to be the voice of service users in meetings, then this could be the opportunity for you! Both the Essex Safeguarding Children and Adult Boards are looking to appoint volunteer Lay Members from April … Read More
Get your group noticed!
We are delighted to welcome Tom Bage, Community Content Co-Ordinator from the Essex Chronicle to talk about the essential components of what to and what not to include when writing a compelling Press Release and more importantly how to get noticed! The Essex Chronicle is looking to develop the Community News sections within their editions by including more news on smaller events being run … Read More