Community venues play a vital role in bringing people together. This informal session is designed to help organisations understand how to keep community halls & spaces safe, welcoming and well-managed when hiring them out to the public. This session is suitable for village halls, community centres, scout huts, faith and voluntary sector organisations, and anyone involved … Continue reading Understanding Permissive Environments
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Purfleet On Thames Wombles: Great Clean Up 26
Join Purfleet On Thames Wombles for their Great Clean Up 26!Activities will include: Picking up litter and waste An afternoon of great exercise A post event social courtesy of Purfleet Pantry Bring your friends and family and be a part of the change! Supplies will be provided.When: Jan 10th, 12:15 - 3pm.Where: Purfleet Pantry, 32 River … Continue reading Purfleet On Thames Wombles: Great Clean Up 26
Let’s Celebrate Youth Work Week!
🌟 It’s Youth Work Week 2025! 🌟 3rd–7th November | Theme: Building Brighter Futures This week, we’re celebrating the incredible work of youth workers across Thurrock — the people creating safe spaces, trusted relationships, and brighter futures for young people every single day. 💙 From youth clubs to creative and sport projects, mentoring, volunteering and … Continue reading Let’s Celebrate Youth Work Week!
Want to get active this October? Take a look at the latest Find Your Active Booklet!
Looking for exciting, budget-friendly activities to enjoy with the kids this October? Check out the Free & Low-Cost Physical Activity booklet – packed with local events, outdoor adventures, and things to do that everyone will love! View the full booklet here!
Free Youth Urban Arts Programme – Referrals Now Open!
What is Urban Motion?Urban Motion brings together the best of urban art and movement – from parkour, graffiti and hip hop dance to lyric writing, music production, and physical theatre. It’s more than a series of workshops: it’s a creative crew, a safe outlet, and a platform for young people to find their voice, build confidence, and lead the … Continue reading Free Youth Urban Arts Programme – Referrals Now Open!
Become a Trustee – Make a Difference in Essex
Essex Community Foundation is currently recruiting new trustees to join our board. This follows the planned departure of some of our valued trustees who are stepping down after completing their terms. We are keen to ensure our board remains strong, diverse, and representative of the communities we serve.We are particularly looking for individuals with experience or … Continue reading Become a Trustee – Make a Difference in Essex
Essex Karate: Building Confidence, Discipline, and Champions
Essex Karate offer classes that are designed for children, teens, and adults of all abilities. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Sensei Steve Perry leads a welcoming, family-friendly club where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. Their classes include techniques from kickboxing, freestyle, and jujitsu and lessons are structured for children and adults follow … Continue reading Essex Karate: Building Confidence, Discipline, and Champions
Creatives Wanted! Fun Palaces is back!
Fun Palaces is all about sharing skills – whether you are an individual, a group or a business. It’s a great opportunity to learn new skills in a fun, free and informal way. We had at past events crochet, knitting, photography, creative writing, bike repairs, forest skills, drawing, origami, drones, marquetry, playing a musical instrument, cross … Continue reading Creatives Wanted! Fun Palaces is back!
Trustee Volunteer role – Riverview Charitable Trust
Trustee Volunteer with Riverview Charitable Trust could you support the overall governance, strategic direction and monitoring of the charity? This opportunity could be for you.
Wellbeing Call Volunteer with By Your Side
Wellbeing Call Volunteer with By Your Side BYS are looking for a caring person to join their friendly team. Could you be the kind voice to make sure recently discharged patients have support around them?
