This week we held our Trustees Training at Thurrock CVS, led by our Community and Voluntary Sector Development worker, Vanessa Bennett. We had 16 individuals from the voluntary sector attend the hybrid session to learn more about key legal responsibilities of trustees, liabilities and how a board of trustees should operate alongside staff/volunteers and more. We're … Continue reading Thurrock CVS hold Community Trustees Training
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
2nd February 2022 12.30-2pm We were joined by 22 Attendees, which included members of the voluntary sector, charities and community groups in Thurrock. Spotlight Thurrock Association of Forums TAF is the coming together of active Forums in Thurrock. Kim Towlson Chair Community Forums are independent community groups which bring together local residents, councillors, voluntary groups, … Continue reading Updates from our latest ‘Let’s Talk’ Meeting
Our Annual Review Read about the great work Thurrock CVS and projects have achieved this year. Minutes of Thurrock CVS 2021 AGM Minutes of Thurrock CVS 2020 AGM (for reference) About Thurrock CVS & our projects video https://videopress.com/v/p6GiRWer?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fthurrockcvs.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F11%2Ffinal-thurrock-cvs-projects-1_mp4.scrubthumb-1.jpg&preloadContent=metadata Thurrock Coronavirus Community Action video https://videopress.com/v/eWdHynrV?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fthurrockcvs.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F11%2Ftcca-3_mp4.scrubthumb.jpg&preloadContent=metadata Financial Report Thurrock CVS Finance ReportDownload
Thurrock CVS alongside other organisations as part of the Stronger Together Partnership have received a fantastic donation from local retailer IKEA. Families moving into the Thurrock area from Afghanistan were in need of basic household linens, cutlery and crockery. On hearing this, IKEA Thurrock was more than happy to donate items from the local … Continue reading IKEA Supports Families in Thurrock
Thurrock CVS has produced a review of the past year capturing some of the elements during lockdown and how we have supported the borough. From celebrating our volunteers to acknowledging the work of our projects. We also have produced a couple of videos to showcase the work we do. https://videopress.com/v/eWdHynrV?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fthurrockcvs.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F11%2Ftcca-3_mp4.scrubthumb.jpg&preloadContent=metadata https://videopress.com/v/p6GiRWer?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fthurrockcvs.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F11%2Ffinal-thurrock-cvs-projects-1_mp4.scrubthumb-1.jpg&preloadContent=metadata
The vaccination of Thurrock residents is well under way and recently a new Vaccination centre supported by volunteers has opened in Purfleet Medical Centre. These are two of our wonderful volunteers who have stepped up to keep the vaccination programme in Thurrock going strong. If you are interested in being a vaccine volunteer in Purfleet … Continue reading Volunteers support Vaccination Centre
Community Builders (Helen Sefa, Richard Bonsu and Kim Vasa) We will be out and about in Thurrock helping communities to have a voice in their local area and to take part in local decisions. We will be meeting with local groups and residents helping you access opportunities like healthy activities, training and local community funding. … Continue reading Thurrock CVS employ new Community Builders and Food Network Coordinator
On the 1st March Healthwatch Thurrock (a project of Thurrock CVS) were excited to announce their brand new website had launched! The new website is full of helpful resources, including regular advice and information, a 'find a service' feature for your local area, easy access to all Healthwatch Thurrock reports, latest news, and of course, plenty of … Continue reading Healthwatch Thurrock launch New Website
