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 young people across Thurrock to lead, influence and take action on what matters to them. It's a chance to build confidence, amplify voices and create real change in the community. 21 hours per week … Continue reading We Are Hiring!

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 is a great opportunity to share your latest news, hear what’s happening across the local sector, and build valuable relationships with other organisations in the community. You’ll also get updates on Thurrock CVS’s upcoming … Continue reading Join Our Thurrock CVS Let’s Talk

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 admissions. By Your Side are looking for two caring, proactive team players to join their projects. We are offering 35 hours per week and £24,915 per annum. See more details and apply here.

Book Your Place At Our Bid Writer Training Session!

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

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

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 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.

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 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!

Smoke Free Community Grant Information Session

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

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, 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

Understanding Permissive Environments

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