We are more than excited to announce the dates for the next Big Lunch events across Thurrock! The events have grown year-on-year from just a few hundred people in 2023 to over 1000 at each event in 2025. Some even outgrew the original parks we started in, so we're focusing on five main events this … Continue reading Big Lunches 2026!
Join us for the Thurrock CVS Quarterly Networking Brunch on 30 June 2026 (10:00–11:30) at The Beehive Resource Centre, Grays RM17 6XP. This relaxed networking session is a great opportunity for voluntary and community sector representatives across Thurrock to come together, share ideas, and build useful connections. You’ll be able to promote your organisation, learn … Continue reading Sector Networking Brunch
You are invited to take part in a Group Conversation organised by Thurrock CVS as part of the National Conversation on what it means to live well together in the UK, and to have your say on the country you want to see. The National Conversation is a once-in-a-generation listening exercise exploring how communities across … Continue reading Be Part Of The National Conversation
We’re excited to invite Thurrock VCFSE organisations to the Youth Social Action Fund Launch Event on Thursday 25th June, 1.30pm – 3.30pm at The Beehive Resource Centre, West Street, Grays, RM17 6XP.This in-person event will introduce the new Youth Social Action Fund, part of the Thurrock Community Fund grants programme.Join us to find out more … Continue reading Youth Social Action Fund Launch
Wednesday 10 June 202610:00am - 11:00amOnline (Teams) Hosted by Thurrock CVS, this online event will introduce the new Youth Social Action Fund as part of the Thurrock Community Fund grants programme. The fund is aimed at organisations working with children and young people to support them to take part in meaning. Join us to find out more … Continue reading Youth Social Action Fund Online Information Session
We’d love to invite Thurrock-based VCFSE organisations to join us for a friendly lunchtime webinar on Tuesday 2nd June, 1:30pm–2:30pm, hosted by Thurrock CVS. It’s a great opportunity to build your understanding of local need at a neighbourhood level, helping you to plan and tailor your services more effectively, as well as strengthen funding applications … Continue reading Thurrock Ward Profiles Data Information Lunchinar
The Youth Social Action Fund is coming soon for Thurrock based VCFSE organisations to apply for funding to support their work to deliver high-quality, youth-led social action projects with children and young people aged 10–18 across Thurrock. Book your place now for the online Information session on Wednesday 10th June 10am - 11am. Book here. … Continue reading Youth Social Action Fund Coming Soon!
Healthwatch Thurrock hosted a special Mental Health Awareness Week event on Tuesday at South Essex College, bringing people together through music, conversation and shared experiences. The event gave people the chance to find out more about the mental health services available in Thurrock, while creating a relaxed and welcoming space to talk openly about mental … Continue reading Healthwatch Thurrock Music Event
FREE First Aid Training for Thurrock's Voluntary Sector—delivered by the British Red Cross. Wednesday 27th May 2026, 1.00pm–2.30pm, The Beehive Resource Centre, Grays. Spaces are limited, book early. Book your place here.
We visited the Community Natural Dye Garden at High House Production Park in Purfleet—an inspiring project run by T100 Festival and Kinetika. Since 2023, a neglected area has been transformed into a flourishing garden, with plants used by Kinetika’s artists to create natural dyes. The garden meets every third Wednesday of the month and welcomes … Continue reading T100 Community Natural Dye Garden
