Calling for Christmas offers of support in Thurrock
Thurrock CVS are calling for local businesses, organisations, community groups and charities to join our database of Christmas support offers 2023. Whether you’re holding a coat drive, offering free Christmas dinners, social activities or a befriending service. We’d like to gather all offers onto a database to create a helpful resource that can be shared with…
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November Let’s Talk session
On Tuesday 28th November Thurrock CVS hosted a Let’s Talk session. This provided groups and organisations the opportunity to network and share information about their projects. John Gilham, Gambling Harm UK, gave a presentation on Gambling Harm and the impact it has on those addicted to gambling and their family and friends. He spoke about ways the…
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Calling all Voluntary & Community Sector Groups and Organisations!
Tell us how we can deliver a highly impactful and responsive CVS service for Thurrock We want to know your honest views of working on the front-line in our communities. To ensure we can provide true and strong representation, support with running and growing your organisation, resourcing, funding and networking opportunities, behind the scenes we need…
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JOIN OUR FREE MEMBERSHIP TODAY!
Thurrock CVS invites all local community groups, non-profit organisations and charities to become FREE members. Here are just a few of the membership benefits you’ll receive: Benefit from our membership now: Application for Membership form
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Young Healthwatch Christmas Magic
Come along to the Young Healthwatch Christmas Magic event for festive fun and games 🎄 If you’re aged 13 or younger then Healthwatch Thurrock would love to hear your views on local health and social care services. Friday 8th December, 4pm – 6:30pm at The Beehive Resource Centre. For more information, email: admin@healthwatchthurrock.org
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Inviting all voluntary & community sector representatives to the TCVS Christmas Brunch
Inviting all voluntary & community sector representatives to the TCVS Christmas Brunch Join our Christmas brunch…….. After the success of our first Networking Brunch, we’d like to give the voluntary & community sector another chance to come together informally to network, collaborate and share information and resources, but this time with a festive spin! Our Christmas Brunch is taking…
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Thurrock CVS AGM 2023
On Wednesday 22nd November Thurrock CVS invited staff, trustees, TCVS members and the general public to attend our Annual General Meeting. This was a successful event and well attended by a wide variety of sector representatives. Mike Kelly – Chair of Thurrock CVS Board, opened the meeting, welcomed everyone and gave thanks to our former interim CEO…
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Thurrock CVS hosted a Gambling Harm Awareness Event
On Monday 13th November Thurrock CVS hosted a Gambling Harm Awareness event at The Beehive Resource Centre, held during Gambling Harm Awareness Week (13th – 19th November). We invited all Voluntary, Community & Statutory partners to join us to think about what we can all do to reduce gambling harm and better support individuals and families impacted…
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Data & Intelligence Workshop event
On Monday 23rd October Thurrock CVS hosted a Data & Intelligence Workshop which marked the start of a new programme of joint working between the VCFSE sector and the Thurrock public health team.Our aim was to explore ways we could combine qualitative and quantitative data to build a more complete shared understanding of our communities. This…
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Thurrock CVS Networking Brunch
In our recent surveys many people told us that TCVS should provide regular opportunities for the voluntary & community sector to come together, in order to network and share information, resources and opportunities. The sector asked and we delivered……… On 24th October we hosted our first Networking Brunch which was as successful as we’d hoped. It…
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Healthwatch Thurrock Parent + Child Spooktacular
Today (26th October) Healthwatch Thurrock hosted a Halloween themed event full of fun and games, with a focus on gaining parents maternity experiences. The children had a wonderful time creating their own Jack O’ Lantern faces, learning about different body parts and making paper plate Mummies. The maternity stories heard today will help to shape the future. A…
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Thurrock CVS hosted a successful training session
On Wednesday 18th October we hosted a fantastic Writing a Successful application training session. Attendees learned how to collate the information needed prior to making an application, what the current trends are in fundraising, and much more. Take a look at a few quotes from attendees on the day. “Tips were helpful and reassured I…
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Trustees’ Week is on its way!
If you’re looking for trustees to join your organisation and would like us to help promote your need, then please email all relevant information over to: socialmedia@thurrockcvs.org before 2nd November. Take a look below for our upcoming Trustee Training sessions Whether you’re already a trustee and need a refresher or you’re brand new to the role and…
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Writing a successful application training
Is your organisation / group looking to apply for funding? Don’t miss our upcoming training session full of top tips for a successful grant application… A workshop full of top tips to access much needed funding in a highly competitive market 18th October 20231:00pm – 4:00pmThe Beehive, West Street, Grays, RM17 6XP This half day session delivered…
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Let’s Talk: Cost of Living National Lottery Fund
Come along to find out more about this fund The next Let’s Talk session will focus on the National Lottery ‘Cost of Living fund’ to help support Voluntary & Community organisations in finding out more about the fund and help support them in making an application. These sessions will both cover who can apply, what…
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Parent + Child Spooktacular
Young Healthwatch parent & child event Come along to The Beehive Resource Centre on 26th October, 10am – 1pm for this FREE Halloween event run by Healthwatch Thurrock. There will be fun, games and activities for the kiddies with an opportunity for parents to discuss their maternity experiences, tell us what they’d like to change…
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Gambling Harm Awareness Event
Let’s come together to reduce Gambling Harm in Thurrock! Book your place here
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The Community Big Lunches 2023
A big thank you to everyone who attended our Community Big Lunches in August! It was so lovely to see everyone with friends, families and neighbours coming together as a community! TCVS have put together a video of the events this year. Take a look hereThe Community Big Lunches 2023 Did you attend a Big…
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Thurrock CVS Networking Brunch
We have been listening to the sector… In our recent surveys many of you told us that TCVS should provide regular opportunities for the voluntary & community sector to come together, in order to network and share information, resources and opportunities. Therefore in addition to our bi-monthly Let’s Talk sessions, we will now be holding…
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This week at the Beehive Resource Centre, Thurrock CVS & Beehive tenants have been supporting – Creating Hope through Light!
In the run up to World Suicide Prevention Day this Sunday, Thurrock CVS have been running a social media campaign providing resources every day around suicide prevention.To show support for the Creating Hope through Light campaign, The Beehive have turned green. We’ve been shining a light on suicide prevention.Creating Hope through Light aims to reduce…
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Come along to find out more about this fund
The next Let’s Talk session will focus on the National Lottery ‘Cost of Living fund’ to help support Voluntary & Community organisations in finding out more about the fund and help support them in making an application. These sessions will both cover who can apply, what can be applied for (noting this is different to…
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Data & Intelligence Workshop
This workshop marks the start of a new programme of joint working between the VCFSE sector and the Thurrock public health team. Our aim is to explore ways we can combine qualitative and quantitative data to build a more complete shared understanding of our communities. This will help the local VCFSE sector to provide an…
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A Fantastic End to the Big Lunch Events!
The Purfleet Big Lunch was brilliant! So, so much fun and the beautiful waterscape backdrop made for a stunning view! Children enjoyed pedalling on the smoothie bike, the Farmyard Circus drew a massive crowd, people were picnicking all-over and Purfleet Heritage & Military Centre laid on fun games for kids which were very popular! We hope as a community…
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South Ockendon Big Lunch Success
Jacqui Payne, Thurrock CVS, who has organised the Big Lunch events in partnership with colleagues form Thurrock Council and Creative People & Places said: “We had such a brilliant time over at Dilkes Park, South Ockendon on Monday. We were joined by lots of families who brought along their picnics to enjoy the sunshine, as…
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Volunteer Centre Coffee Morning feedback
Monday 1st August was the Volunteer Centre Coffee Morning at the Beehive.This was a well attended event and people discussed volunteering and the range of opportunities available. If you’re interested in volunteering, you haven’t missed your opportunity. Email: volunteercentre@thurrockcvs.org
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