Our annual Volunteers Week celebration is back! Please click HERE to learn more
VOLFEST 2023
Charity
PRE-LOVED PROM
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
Community Response: Turkey & Syria
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
The Big Seed Swap in Chelmsford Market
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
RHS Volunteer Open Day – 19 November 2022
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
External Job Opportunity: Home-Start Essex
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
External Job Opportunity: Kids Inspire
Kids Inspire are recruiting a Trusts and Foundations Assistant (Internship) to join their team of supportive, collaborative specialists. Successful candidates will share their passionate commitment to empowering children, young people and their families to build resilience through the healing of adverse childhood experiences and trauma. The Trusts and Foundations Assistant (Internship) role is a twelve-month paid Internship … Read More
Trustees’ Week 2021
Trustees’ week is an annual event to showcase the great work Trustee’s across the country do. It is an opportunity to provide opportunities for everyone to get involved and make a difference. We want to say a huge THANK YOU to all Trustees for playing a vital role, volunteering your time and working together to … Read More
Keep it 100 Essex: Providing Information & Support to Under 25s
Your support is vital in order to maintain the Keep it 100 Essex website and to continue providing support and valuable information to those under 25’s that so desperately are in need….. before it’s too late. The Only Sharp Weapon Anyone needs – is a Sharp Mind!The Keep It 100 motive is simple – they … Read More
EXTENDED: Essex Short Breaks Inclusion Fund
Do you require funding to make community activities accessible for Children and Young People with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families? Do you require funding to purchase specialist equipment, training, consultancy or run a pilot project to enable children and young people with SEND aged 0 –25 years to have greater access … Read More