Who are we? Chelmsford Garden Community Council is the Parish Council for the new area of the Chelmsford Garden Community covering the existing areas of Beaulieu Park, New Beaulieu, Channels in addition to the neighbourhoods that are being built across the Garden Community area. What’s the job? For this exciting opportunity, the Council is looking for someone to organise events and to enhance the profile of the Council by … Read More
Step Into Something Meaningful at VolFEST 2026 Thursday 4 June 2026 | 9.30am–4pm | Chelmsford High Street Chelmsford, Essex – Chelmsford CVS is delighted to announce the return of VolFEST 2026, the city’s much-loved celebration of community, volunteering and local charities, taking place on Thursday 4 June in the heart of Chelmsford High Street. Now firmly established as a highlight of National … Read More
Calling All Knitters, Crocheters & Craft Groups! Chelmsford is coming together to create a powerful community display for Remembrance Day 2026, and we need as many knitted and crocheted poppies as possible! Whether you’re an experienced knitter, part of a local crafting group, or completely new to yarn crafts, your poppies will help fill Chelmsford … Read More
Wilderness Foundation UK are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the charity into its next chapter of impact, influence, and sustainability. This is a pivotal leadership role for a values-driven, visionary CEO who can inspire people, shape strategy, and steward the charity’s mission with integrity and ambition. You will work closely with the Board … Read More
We are thrilled to announce that the new Mayor of Chelmsford, Cllr Jannetta Sosin, has chosen Chelmsford CVS as the mayoral charity for 2025–26. Cllr Smita Rajesh will be Deputy Mayor this year. We are incredibly proud to have been chosen and can’t wait to begin this special journey. Mayoral events and activities held throughout the year … Read More
Chelmsford 100 to Unfurl Flags at SWF Yacht Club’s 50th Anniversary Celebration SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, Essex — Join the South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club on Saturday, 8 June, from 10am to 3pm for a riverside celebration marking 50 years of sailing, community, and adventure. A key feature of the event will be the beautiful … Read More
Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest. They are recruiting for a Carer Support Adviser Salary: £23,500 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: 37 Hours per … Read More
Communities across Chelmsford have taken bold new steps to put creativity at the heart of health and wellbeing, thanks to an innovative grant-making pilot backed by £50,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. In January 2025, over 40 local residents came together to co-design a series of grassroots projects linking creativity with social prescribing—a growing … Read More
Chelmsford CVS’ Chelmsford Men’s Shed has been named one of the two 2025 Charity of the Year beneficiaries by Barratt and David Wilson Homes Eastern Counties. The Chelmsford-based housebuilder, known for its commitment to community engagement, has pledged a year of fundraising, volunteering, and hands-on support for the local grassroots initiative. Each year, Barratt and … Read More
Chelmsford-based Barratt and David Wilson Homes Eastern Counties has donated £3,000 to Chelmsford CVS in support of its Men’s Shed group, a project dedicated to assisting men who live with loneliness and mental health challenges. The Shed was established in 2016 to create a safe and welcoming space where men feel comfortable connecting, chatting, creating, … Read More
