News and Press Releases

We Are Hiring!

Got a passion for youth work and making a real difference? We’re looking for an #iWill Outreach & Engagement Worker to help empower…

Join Our Thurrock CVS Let’s Talk

Join our upcoming online networking session, Let’s Talk, designed specifically for Thurrock VCFSE organisations to connect, collaborate, and stay informed. This…

By Your Side Worker Vacancy

Want to end your day knowing you’ve made a difference? Support vulnerable residents by helping with safe hospital discharges and preventing…

Come Along To Our Easter Networking Brunch

Calling all voluntary and community sector organisations! Join us for our Easter Networking Brunch to connect with others across Thurrock, share…

New Funds Just Launched!

We are pleased to announce the Thurrock Smoke Free Grant, part of the second round of the Thurrock Community Fund. Applications…

Community Fund Programme Officer

We are seeking an organised, proactive, can-do individual with experience coordinating grant programmes and funding processes to delivery the day-to-day administration…

Business Partnership Officer Vacancy

We are seeking an agile, innovative, can-do individual with experience in building corporate partnerships and delivering social value to help bring…

The Thurrock Stroke Project

Last week, Tarnya, our Engagement Officer at Healthwatch Thurrock, attended the Thurrock Stroke Project. This was a great opportunity to engage…

Smalls Sparks Fund Chadwell

Chadwell in Action: Small Sparks Fund is a small grants programme giving residents in Chadwell St Mary the opportunity to apply…

Join The Thurrock Food Network Workshop

Across our communities, many voluntary and community organisations are working tirelessly to address food insecurity — through food banks, community pantries,…

Understanding Permissive Environments

Community venues play a vital role in bringing people together. This informal session is designed to help organisations understand how to…

Thurrock Cares Roadshow

Don’t miss the Thurrock Cares Roadshow at Corringham Library! Join on Wednesday, February 4th, to discover valuable support options available for…

Reminder: Bookkeeper Vacancy

Applications Close Next Week! We’re recruiting a Bookkeeper to support our work with the voluntary sector and community organisations across Thurrock.…

Thurrock Cares Roadshow

Don’t miss the Thurrock Cares Roadshow at Corringham Library! Join on Wednesday, February 4th, to discover valuable support options available for…

A Journey To Pride Screening

Join Thurrock LGBTQ+ Network for a special screening of Our Journey To Pride—the award-winning documentary celebrating the first Pride in Thurrock (2024).…

Thames Freeport Health Bus

Get a free, quick health check—no appointment needed. The Health Bus is visiting neighbourhoods across Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Thurrock…

Members Newsletter Coming Soon!

Members Newsletter: Coming Soon We’re about to launch a monthly Members newsletter—your one-stop update for sector news, local opportunities and practical…

Thurrock Resilience Fund 2026 Open Now!

Applications Open Now! Thurrock CVS is pleased to launch Year 2 of the Thurrock Community – Fund Resilience Fund, supporting the…

We Are Recruiting A Bookkeeper!

Join our team at Thurrock CVS! We’re recruiting a Bookkeeper to support our work with the voluntary sector and community organisations…

Join Our January Let’s Talk

Join us on Teams to find out what is happening in Thurrock based organisations. Let’s Talk sessions provide an opportunity for…

Rock Around The New Year

We’re pleased to share details for ‘Rock Around the New Year’ – a 1950s-themed charity night featuring live rock ’n’ roll…

Start Thurrock Independent Chair Opportunity

Start Thurrock, are seeking an experienced Independent Chair to strengthen governance and support its next phase from 2026 to 2029. This voluntary…

Essex Community Fund Thrive Programme

Essex Community Foundation’s nine-month Thrive Programme gives charities and community groups tailored mentoring, consultancy, workshops and practical tools to strengthen leadership, plan…

Student Employer Engagement Event

Yesterday, the Thurrock Volunteer Centre attended South Essex College’s Student Employer Engagement Event at the Thurrock campus. We had some genuinely…

Winter Wellness Event

Last week, Healthwatch Thurrock attended the Thurrock Cares Winter Wellness event, which focused on supporting respiratory health during the colder months.…

Volunteer Tea With The Mayor Of Thurrock

On Monday, our amazing volunteers and Reception & Team Administrator met with Mayor of Thurrock, Councillor Sue Shinnick for a cup…

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