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
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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
Transport offer for Essex residents unable to get to Covid-19 booster appointments
People living in Essex, who have no means of transport, can now get help to attend pre-booked appointments. People who are struggling to attend their booster jab appointment because of transport issues can now get help from Essex County Council. The Essex Wellbeing Service is now able to organise transport for Essex residents who are … 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
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
Emergency Collection for Afghan Refugees
DONATIONS PAUSED Following an appeal for donations of items and clothes for individuals arriving from Afghanistan, Essex County Council have now paused donations due to the overwhelming kindness of our residents. ECC kindly ask that you do not take donations to the centres listed online. We will update this page as soon as these donation … Read More
Campaign celebrating community spirit launched in Chelmsford
The huge upswell of community action in response to Coronavirus is being celebrated in a new campaign celebrating the Spirit of Chelmsford. Chelmsford CVS – the leading voluntary support organisation for the city and its surrounding areas – has launched the Spirit of Chelmsford, honouring the help given to our communities during the pandemic. The … Read More
Coronavirus Volunteers – Thank Yous!
The Mayor of Chelmsford, Cllr Jude Deakin, surprised some local people in August with a doorstep visit to offer a personal thank you for volunteering for Chelmsford Community Resilience Hub. Hub volunteers were presented with letters from the Mayor and Lord Lieutenant, together with a card and specially designed Community Volunteer (CV) pin from Chelmsford … Read More