Last Saturday we attended the Proctor & Gamble Charity Gala, representing CVS and Giving for Thurrock and received an award on the night. This event was to reward and recognise local charities as well as people who have been championing different charity causes.
On Monday we celebrated projects that were developed during the Covid-19 pandemic. We showcased the successes from the Food Network Coordinator, the Community Health Champions and the Community Builders which were all projects that were created to support Thurrock Communities. It was a well attended event and enjoyed by many with some entertainment from Reg, a … Continue reading ⭐ Showcasing Event at The Beehive Centre
This week our Community Health Champions have been busy showcasing the Covid-19 Time Capsule - there's still a day left to view! The showcase will be taking place until Friday 17th February. Here's a little taster of the fantastic stories being displayed, so much creativity on show such as poems, drawings, photos and more from all … Continue reading Covid-19 Time Capsule
Tilbury library’s volunteers asked to start a community pantry. With some guidance and information they are now up and running and open to receive donations. The Community Pantry at Tilbury Hub, Civil Square, Tilbury are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm. For more information about starting your own Community … Continue reading New Community Pantry at Tilbury Library
Thurrock CVS attended the recent Reed in Partnership - Cost of Living event and provided information about support available to residents via the Stronger Together website and volunteering.It was well attended and there were many organisations in attendance promoting their support available in regard to the cost of living.
Our Let’s Talk forum took place yesterday and was well attended by representatives of the Voluntary and Community Sector of Thurrock. The theme of the meeting was Community Safety, we heard: About the work of the Child Criminal Exploitation & Gangs Intervention team in Thurrock How you can speak up anonymously about crime to Crime … Continue reading Our most recent Let’s Talk Forum
We caught up with Sarah Kimble, Community Health Champion, to hear about the Beacon Center Event which was held on the 19th November. Sarah Kimble, CHC said "The Health, Faith and Wellbeing event was a big success! Serving the community of South Chafford, the Beacon Centre includes the Church of All Saints, where Rev Kate … Continue reading Community Health Champions hold Health, Faith and Wellbeing Event
Let’s Talk Network Notes 14.9.22 10-11.30am Special Item- Minute silence as a mark of respect to both the late monarch Queen Elizabeth II and Kristina Jackson CEO Thurrock CVS Introductions Blended meeting with some members taking the option of face to face and others on Zoom Spotlight New Child weight management service BeeZee bodies- presentation … Continue reading ‘Let’s Talk’ Network meeting notes
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
