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
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Communities take the lead in Creative Wellbeing innovation in Chelmsford
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
VOLFEST 2025
A Day of Community, Connection & Celebration – VOLFEST 2025 Thursday, 5 June | 9.30am-4pm | Chelmsford High Street Chelmsford, Essex – Chelmsford CVS is excited to announce the return of VOLFEST 2025, the city’s vibrant celebration of community, compassion, and connection, taking place on Thursday, 5 June in the heart of Chelmsford High Street. … Read More
Chelmsford Men’s Shed Chosen as Charity of the Year by Essex Homebuilder!
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 Men’s Shed receives £3,000 donation
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
External Job Opportunity – Cool to be Kind
Cool to be Kind are a Chelmsford based charity focusing on supporting the homeless and other vulnerable groups. They are currently looking for an Engagement Manager to build and develop positive relationships with new and existing partners across Chelmsford and beyond. To succeed in this role, you’ll need to communicate well, be a self-starter with great … Read More
Chelmsford 100 at Paper Mill Meadow
We’re hosting another beautiful Chelmsford 100 event this summer! For 3 days in August, you can see the full installation & accompanying exhibition at Paper Mill Lock Meadow, courtesy of The Willow Set. Click to see full details, plus guests & activities: See the Flags 2024
External Job Opportunities – Action For Family Carers
Action for Family Carers is a well-established Essex-based charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers and young carers. We’ve been making a positive impact for over 30 years. We are looking to recruit: Fundraising Coordinator Permanent role | 21 hours per week (hybrid) | £29,361 per annum FTE We’re looking for a dynamic individual to identify, … Read More
VOLFEST 2024
Our annual Volunteers Week showcase is back! Click HERE to learn more…
Project to explore cultural Social Prescribing in Chelmsford
A new research project will explore how cultural activities could help improve the health and wellbeing of people in Chelmsford. The research, a new collaboration between Culture Chelmsford, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and Chelmsford CVS, will explore what social prescribing currently looks like in Chelmsford and identify where there are gaps in connecting it with culture to … Read More