Speak to experts from the RHS, share seeds and tips with others, and pick up some free seeds for growing season! Come along to “Community Corner” in Chelmsford Market between 10am and 2pm on Wednesday 20th March Hot food and drinks provided by City of Chelmsford Mencap. Everyone is welcome. Community Corner is based at the … Read More
Can you help people in need stay warm this winter? Chelmsford CVS is working together with the Salvation Army, and The Ideas Hub to make sure some of our most vulnerable residents don’t suffer outside this winter. Coats will be distributed to our city’s homeless, refugees and asylum-seekers, elderly, women in refuge, and children and … Read More
Chelmsford CVS is working in partnership with Writtle University College to launch a family-friendly festival focusing on health and wellbeing. Get ready for a fun-filled event! The Healthy Living Festival takes place from 10am to 3pm on Saturday 7th October at Writtle University College’s scenic countryside estate, just two miles from Chelmsford. The fantastic, family-friendly … Read More
Awards and Commendations for Outstanding Voluntary Contribution were recently presented to local people by The Mayor of Chelmsford at a celebration afternoon tea held in the Mayor’s Parlour. Chelmsford Awards for Voluntary Service were formed eight years ago by Chelmsford Community Voluntary Services (CVS) to recognise outstanding contribution in volunteering by local people. The Mayor … Read More
Our annual Volunteers Week celebration is back! Please click HERE to learn more
Chelmsford CVS is seeking donations of clean and undamaged prom dresses, suits, shoes & accessories. All donations will help to stock our pop-up boutique in The Meadows Chelmsford where any young person in need, or passionate about sustainable fashion, can come & browse for their perfect outfit. The fashion industry is a global leader in … Read More
Help for Turkey and Syria earthquake victims We have been contacted by many people wishing to help, and we have taken advice from charities that already work in the areas effected. All are currently seeking donations of funds. The British Red Cross, and other members of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) are on the ground right now aiding rescue … Read More
Speak to experts from the RHS, share seeds and tips with others, and pick up some free seeds for growing season! Come along to the new “Community Corner” in Chelmsford Market between 10am and 2pm on Wednesday 15 March Hot food and drinks provided by City of Chelmsford Mencap. Everyone is welcome. Community Corner is based … Read More
Interested in Volunteering in a Community Garden? – Saturday 19th November The RHS are organising a drop-in open day at RHS Hyde Hall for anyone interested in community garden projects. This will be on Saturday 19th November, 10.30am to 3pm. There will be different groups and organisations hosting information stalls, autumnal garden activities, and lots of … Read More
Home-Start Essex (HSE) is a leading family support organisation that provides high-quality family-led services for families with young children. By mobilising trained volunteers, we support families directly in the home and in group settings to overcome a range of issues such as isolation, domestic abuse, mental health, financial stress and school readiness. They are looking … Read More
