Essex Community Foundation’s nine-month Thrive Programme gives charities and community groups tailored mentoring, consultancy, workshops and practical tools to strengthen leadership, plan for the future and build long-term resilience. It’s free to take part and open to VCSE organisations across Essex. To join the 2026 programme, submit an Expression of Interest, attend an online info session … Continue reading Essex Community Fund Thrive Programme
Yesterday, the Thurrock Volunteer Centre attended South Essex College’s Student Employer Engagement Event at the Thurrock campus. We had some genuinely engaging conversations with students who were keen to learn how volunteering can support their future goals. We discussed how volunteering can strengthen a CV, helping it stand out to employers and how it can enhance … Continue reading Student Employer Engagement Event
Last week, Healthwatch Thurrock attended the Thurrock Cares Winter Wellness event, which focused on supporting respiratory health during the colder months. Our team spent the day engaging with residents, sharing practical advice on staying well, and highlighting the best ways to seek care when it’s needed. It was a great opportunity to listen to local … Continue reading Winter Wellness Event
This is a regular event for residents who can come and find out what local services, support and activities are available to help you live well and stay connected within the community. Thurrock Council, along with health and voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations, will host a drop-in session for the public to … Continue reading Thurrock Cares – Offering Support with Community Tuesdays!
Let's do this together - Stoptober! 💪This October, your Thurrock Health Trainer Service is hosting free drop-in sessionsCome and meet us, get advice, support and sign up to our stop smoking services. Check out the timetable to find your nearest session.Click here for more information!
Are you looking for ways to better support your child’s mental health and wellbeing? Healthwatch Thurrock is hosting a free, friendly workshop in partnership with the national charity YoungMinds on Monday, 20 October at 09:30 AM for parents and caregivers. In this 120-minute session, we’ll explore: · Common mental health and wellbeing challenges for children and young people · Practical tips … Continue reading Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health – YoungMinds Parents Workshop
PATT SENDIASS will be delivering a workshop on behalf of the Thurrock SEND Family Forum, following requests from local parent carers. PATT SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service) provides free, confidential, and impartial advice to families of children and young people with SEND. The Thurrock SEND Family Forum is a parent-led group … Continue reading The Evans Commission Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Training and Information session
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Starting Wednesday 17th September, S:Soul are hosting a weekly session aimed at offering a safe confidential space for individuals to share their experiences. Strength to Thrive provides peer support sessions, activities, and resources. A team of dedicated professionals and survivors aims to help those who have experienced domestic abuse. To sign up, email admin@ssoul.co.uk
Thurrock Recovery College have released their latest timetable for the upcoming courses in September to December! The Recovery College is all about providing an educational learning environment for people who experience difficulties with, or have an interest in, mental health and wellbeing. These courses across Thurrock help them learn what gives us all the best chance … Continue reading Thurrock Recovery College September – December Timetable!
