SOUP is a relatively new concept to these shores after beginning in the United States of America. So far SOUP events across Essex have raised more than £14,500 towards local grassroots projects seeking to make a real difference in their community. These are just ordinary people and local community groups looking to improve where they … Read More
Events/ Opportunities
MacMillan Coffee Morning – 30 September 2016
There are lots of different MacMillan Coffee Mornings happening across Chelmsford City today, we have pulled together a list of ones you could visit. M&S Coffee Morning @ M&S Chelmsford High Street from 10am. Find out more here. Nationwide Building Society’s Community coffee morning @ Nationwide Chelmsford High Street from 10:00am. Find out more here. Coffee … Read More
Opportunity for Chelmsford based charities
The Meadows Shopping Centre is offering an exciting opportunity for charities at this December. They are currently seeking a charity partner to work with them over the Christmas period with exclusive access to fundraising opportunities. Commenting on the search, Sue Patel Centre Manager at The Meadows said; “We receive many requests to support charities throughout … Read More
What matters to you and your family for your future health and care?
The Mid and South Essex Success Regime is supporting one of the largest ever transformation programmes in local health and care. This includes proposals to rearrange hospital services across sites at Basildon, Chelmsford and Southend. This is your chance to be involved at an early stage, before proposals are developed for public consultation later in … 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
Book Now for the Mid Essex Showcase
Following the tremendous success of last year’s Mid Essex Showcasing Healthcare event at Broomfield Hospital, we are pleased to announce that this year’s event will be held on Thursday 15 September. For further details and booking, please download and complete this form (click here). Deadline for booking is Friday 17 July 2016.
Reducing Reoffending Workshop | 3 June 2016
Reoffending has a significant impact on the public – both on victims of crime directly and on public confidence and feelings of safety. It also has an impact on public sector services, drawing heavily on resources. There is no single agency response to the issue and, as a result, agencies must work together to develop … Read More
Hop on the bus and foster | Foster Care Fortnight 2016, 16 May to 29 May
Members of the public are being encouraged to find out more about fostering during Foster Care Fortnight 2016 which runs from 16 May to 29 May 2016. A special fostering bus will be touring all over Essex where members of the public can meet current foster carers and the fostering recruitment team and get further … Read More
Wilderness Foundation Communtity Allotment Open Day
Supporting Carers in Essex – the present and the future, Friday 10th June 2016 from 9:30am to 1pm
This event, which takes place during the nationwide Carers Week at Chelmsford Central Baptist Church, is brought to you by Action for Family Carers, a Carers Trust Centre of Excellence and lead provider of Supporting Carers in Essex. Looking at the role the voluntary sector can play in supporting and enhancing health and social care … Read More