Chelmsford City Council is consulting on a new Local Plan, its Sustainability Appraisal and a Draft Statement of Community Involvement – Have your say! The consultation has been running from 19 November 2015, and runs until 4:45pm on Thursday 21 January 2016. If you want to have your say, read and comment on the documents … Read More
Chelmsford CVS
Chelmsford CVS Website Update
Here at the Centre Supporting Voluntary Action we will be upgrading our servers as well as performing an update on our current site at midnight tonight, 3 December 2015. This may result in us being unable to access emails and our website may be temporarily unavailable during the morning of 4 December. Please note that the potential down time for our … Read More
It’s time to get Volunteering!
It’s time to get volunteering. I myself have recently joined the Chelmsford Volunteering team after deciding that I want to gain credible work experience, and skills through volunteering. If you are looking to gain skills, work experience, andadd to your CV for potential employers then why wait? Join us today! There are common misconceptions about … Read More
Official Launch of Volunteer Essex Website
Come and join us on Thursday 14 January in Remembrance Square, Chelmsford Central Library for the official launch of Volunteer Essex. The Chairman of Essex County Council and the Mayor of Chelmsford will be cutting the ribbon at 11a.m. Volunteer Centres across Essex will be launching the website in their localities at the same time, … Read More
The High Sheriff’s Volunteer Centre Essex Award
Why not nominate the organisation you volunteer with for the opportunity to win a cash prize of £1000? The High Sheriff’s award is given to the organisation which best demonstrates the use of good practice in providing encouragement, support, training and supervision to volunteers. Last year the prize was awarded to Friends of the Flitch … Read More
Chelmer Valley P&R to Broomfield Hospital Shuttle Bus
Will you be taking part in #Stoptober next month?
Centre Supporting Voluntary Action joins Essex County Council in urging Essex Smokers to sign up to Stoptober. With data showing that almost 19% of residents in the Essex smoke, Essex County Council is urging smokers to sign up to Stoptober – the country’s 28 day mass quit attempt from Public Health England – to receive support and encouragement every … Read More
Heritage Heroes for Essex
Have you ever visited a historic house, old church or ancient monument? Heritage Watch aims to protect historical sites and artefacts around Essex from crime. Do you live in a heritage property, involved in the management of a heritage property/properties, asset or attraction, place of worship (all denominations), museum or gallery; have a passion for our … Read More
Headway Essex Carers Day – 18 September
For families and carers of adults with Acquired Brain Injury. Hear from relevant experts in the field of brain injury rehabilitation on Friday 18 September 9.30 – 15.00 at Springfield Parish Centre. Cost: £10 including refreshments. Limited places: please book by calling 01206 768797 or e-mail communitysupport@headwayessex.org.uk Download the full programme for the day: a4 … Read More
New Small Grants Award 2015
Are you a small volunteer led organisation with an annual income of less than £25,000? Do you have an interest in delivering projects in Braintree, Chelmsford or Maldon that will benefit the health and wellbeing of your community? Essex County Council value the contribution that the voluntary and community sector make to improving the lives … Read More