🌟 Introducing Batias Find out more about Batias 💬 We support adults across Thurrock, who may have learning disabilities, mental health issues, or are Autistic, to be able to have access to statutory services. We run the Zero five club where members learn work-based skills while making new friends and having fun. We are also … Continue reading It’s Small Charity Week
Last week, a group of children from the local Graham James Primary School visited the Corringham Integrated Medical Centre (IMC) site to make their mark on the new building. The mark in question was a series of hand paintings across the dividing screens in the reception area. These screens separate reception from bathroom facilities and … Continue reading Local Schools ‘hands on’ approach to commemorating Corringham IMC
This week Thurrock CVS received another fantastic donation from local retailer IKEA. IKEA Thurrock kindly donated 80+ backpacks for Thurrock CVS to distribute to charities and community groups. This week, we had the pleasure of donating 30 backpacks to the Friends of Essex and London Homeless charity, who support people in crisis around the borough. … Continue reading TCVS distribute backpack donations to local homeless charity
Meet Stanley, he's 11 years old and lives in Stanford. During lockdown 2020 Stanley decided to learn the skill of crocheting, self taught from youtube tutorials and clips online. Since then Stanley has continued his new love for crochet and has been posting live facebook videos and free workshops to teach other local residents how … Continue reading Young Crocheter praised by Thurrock residents
12.05.202210:00am - 11:30amThe Beehive Resource Centre, West Street, Grays, RM17 6XP This course is ideal for anyone who’s new to trusteeship or existing trustees and senior staff who would benefit from a refresher course. This course could also form part of an induction for a new trustee. Training is FREE to Thurrock residents or those supporting … Continue reading New FREE Training Opportunity! Trustee Roles and Responsibilities
Impulse Leisure have been busy this month encouraging and collecting easter egg donations from their members and residents, resulting in a fantastic collection of 400 easter eggs!Last week, Thurrock CVS hopped into action to help distribute the eggs across local groups that support vulnerable children and families in need.Eggs were gifted to organisations such as … Continue reading Thurrock CVS Easter Bunnies deliver to community groups
In today’s episode we talk to Jacqui, Community Development and Engagement Manager for ngage, one of the brilliant projects at Thurrock CVS.We chat about supporting community engagement, the importance of collaborative communities and involving residents with decisions, and Jacqui’s personal journey into the non-profit sector. Listen Here
Let’s Take It On! Do you know somebody who is ready to step forward, make a change, and take it on? Local heroes are needed for the Queen’s Baton Relay, which will travel across England before arriving at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham taking place this summer. They’re looking for individuals … Continue reading BATONBEARER NOMINATIONS
Local residents are set to benefit from improved access to tests that will help assess the effects of ‘long COVID’, thanks to a mobile clinic and pre-booked appointments. Dr Sharon Hadley, Clinical Lead at Mid and South Essex Partnership had this to say about the project: “Building on the success of the Essex Vax Van, … Continue reading NHS and Ford Partner To Help Communities assess the impact of Long COVID With Bespoke Mobile Clinic Transit Van
Christmas is done, the lights are down and everything is back to looking empty... we want to keep Thurrock illuminated with 5 free events through out our towns. LIGHT UP THURROCK will be landing in your town very soon, and Creative Blast want your help and feedback. So, if you live in Grays, Tilbury, South … Continue reading Light up Thurrock!
