T100 Community Natural Dye Garden

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

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!