Bid Writing Training: Transform Your Funding Applications Ready to secure more funding for your organisation and turn your ideas into funded projects? This interactive session is designed for charities and community organisations that want to strengthen their grant applications and improve their chances of success.Wednesday 15 April10:00 to 11:30Online via Microsoft Teams During this practical … Continue reading Book Your Place At Our Bid Writer Training Session!
Summer Micro Grant 2026 – Information Session! Great news! The Thurrock Community Fund is launching the second round of the Summer Micro Grant programme, opening on 2 April and closing on 1 May. If you’re interested in applying, join our friendly information session on Wednesday 8 April to learn more about the fund, including the … Continue reading Summer Micro Grant 2026 – Information Session
Calling all voluntary and community sector organisations! Join us for our Easter Networking Brunch to connect with others across Thurrock, share updates, and hear what’s happening across the borough. Grab a coffee and croissant and get networking! 📅 Tue 31 March⏰ 10:00 – 11:30 Click here to book.
We are pleased to announce the Thurrock Smoke Free Grant, part of the second round of the Thurrock Community Fund. Applications open on Monday the 9th of March! This funding opportunity is available to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations in Thurrock and supports projects that help residents access stop smoking support, raise … Continue reading New Funds Just Launched!
Looking for exciting, budget-friendly activities to enjoy with the kids this February? Check out the Free & Low-Cost Physical Activity booklet from Find Your Active Thurrock., packed with local events, outdoor adventures and fun things to do that everyone will love! Click here to download.
Last week, Tarnya, our Engagement Officer at Healthwatch Thurrock, attended the Thurrock Stroke Project. This was a great opportunity to engage with residents and listen to their experiences and views on health and social care.
Thurrock Community Fund is pleased to announce the second round of Smoke Free Community Grant funding, launching on 9th March 2026.This funding is designed to support smokers aged 18 and over in Thurrock to access stop-smoking support and increase quit attempts. There are two funding strands available, including a dedicated fund for organisations providing intensive … Continue reading Smoke Free Community Grant Information Session
Across our communities, many voluntary and community organisations are working tirelessly to address food insecurity — through food banks, community pantries, surplus food redistribution, community cafés, and hot meal provision. This Thurrock Food Network Workshop will bring together local charities, community groups, social enterprises, and support services to: Connect with others tackling food poverty. Collaborate … Continue reading Join The Thurrock Food Network Workshop
Join Thurrock’s voluntary and community sector for a friendly, online networking session on Tuesday 24 February (10:00–11:30). We’ll explore permissive environments, share updates, spotlight local services and make space for honest conversation—plus plenty of time to connect with others working across the borough. Free to attend, with spaces limited to 30. Click here to book.
Community venues play a vital role in bringing people together. This informal session is designed to help organisations understand how to keep community halls & spaces safe, welcoming and well-managed when hiring them out to the public. This session is suitable for village halls, community centres, scout huts, faith and voluntary sector organisations, and anyone involved … Continue reading Understanding Permissive Environments
