ECVYS - Essex Council for Voluntary Youth Services

24/10/2026

£35,000 FUNDING Opportunity closes for Applications midday on Monday 26th October.
Not for profit organisations in Essex, Southend & Thurrock can apply for upto £35,000 from Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit for delivery of work with young people between July 2027 and December 2028.
More information and the link to apply are on our webpage.

Essex VVU Community Grant (funding period 1st July 2027 to 31st December 2028) Open for applications from 15th September 2026 to 12noon on 26th October 2026. For up to £35,000 funding for work…

23/10/2026

Wow this looks amazing Essex Boys and Girls Clubs

We are running heavily subsidised White Water Canoeing, Caving, Mountain Skills and Mountain Biking adventure weekends in the New Year 😀. Open to Club Members/Leaders (16+) and EBGC Supporters. Get in touch for for further info or use QR code on the poster 🙂. essexboysgirlsclubs Essex Boys and Girls Clubs

23/10/2026

The Future of Online Safety: Young People's Priorities, Policy Updates and the Critical Role of Youth WorkTraining opportunity from UK Youth
Friday 30th Oct at 10-11am which I thought might be interesting for some of the orgs you support.

The session will be joined by researchers from Savanta to explore what young people told the government through the Growing Up in the Online World consultation, the latest online safety policy developments, and what these mean for youth work practice. AND some colleagues from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) will also be joining to listen to the questions and areas where youth organisations need greater clarity. All feedback will help inform a new factsheet and myth-busting resource for those working with young people.

Register here:

This session will explore what young people told the government through the Growing Up in the Online World consultation, the latest online safety policy developments, and the solutions young people believe will make the greatest difference. It will also examine the critical role of youth workers in....

22/10/2026

🎙️ New Whole Family Approach Resources Now Available

Supporting children often means supporting the people around them too.

The Essex Safeguarding Children Board and the Essex Adult Safeguarding Board, alongside wider safeguarding partners, have launched a range of Whole Family Approach resources designed to help practitioners better understand and respond to the needs of children, adults and families. The toolkit promotes a family-led, collaborative and prevention-focused approach to achieving better outcomes.

The Whole Family Approach Toolkit includes:

✅ A 7-Minute Briefing
✅ A Whole Family Approach Charter
✅ Case studies and reflection resources
✅ A Whole Family Approach Podcast series (episode one is available now!)

By understanding the whole family context, services can work together more effectively to identify strengths, address challenges and provide the right support at the right time.

🔗 Explore the resources and listen to the podcast at https://www.escb.co.uk/working-with-children/whole-family-approach/

21/10/2026

Spaces still available on this Brilliant Responding to Risky Behaviours Training for anyone in the voluntary youth sector in Essex.
Great opportunity to get together with others in the county who are supporting young people - Explore why young people take risks and how we can support them to make safer, healthier decisions.
https://forms.gle/C94vrXeDNjEHp4xx8
11th November 3-5pm and 6.30-8.30 at Galleywood Youth Centre.
Essex Boys and Girls Clubs Essex Scouts Girlguiding Essex North East County Girlguiding Essex South East Essex County FA please share and encourage you teams to attend.

This form acts as the booking process for the course running at Galleywood, Watchouse road, Chelmsford, CM2 8PT on the 11th November 2026. Please complete all the information and submit to us. Once you have completed the form you will automatically be allocated a place on the course unless we contac...

18/10/2026

Could you be a trustee?

Join our Trustee Speed Matching Evening during Trustees’ Week and meet local charities looking for passionate people to help make a difference. Find the right opportunity for you in a relaxed, informal setting.

Book your place today at bit.ly/MDCVSTrusteeRecruitmentEvening

17/10/2026

And we’re off. We’re so excited for the Youth Voice Day today it’s a fantastic opportunity for young people to share their honest views with Essex Leaders about safety in Essex ECVYS - Essex Council for Voluntary Youth Services Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit Essex Boys and Girls Clubs

17/10/2026

It’s today - we’re looking forward to welcoming young people from across Essex and Essex Leaders to join us and Essex Boys and Girls Clubs Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit Essex to hear and learn from young people about what leaders can do to help young people feel safer.

Today we welcome everyone to the Youth Voice Day 2026!! 🌟😁

In partnership with Essex Council For Voluntary Youth Services and The Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit!

We are excited to welcome young people today to use their voice and make positive change.

See you there 😁

13/10/2026

💛 THE LISTENING PROJECT AT BRENTWOOD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Our team have been at Brentwood County High School as part of the Youth Voice Listening Project, giving young people the opportunity to share their views on issues affecting them and their communities.

The project explores young people’s experiences and views around youth violence, feeling safe locally, exploitation, social media, crime hotspots and what they would like to see more of for young people in their area.

We want young people to know that their voices matter. Their feedback is anonymous and helps inform local decisions and future funding.

As well as delivering the Listening Project for Brentwood, we are also involved as the Youth Resource Networker for Brentwood, connecting young people, services and opportunities across our community.

🗣️ Young people know their communities best. We are here to listen.
A huge thank you to the young people at Brentwood County High School for getting involved and sharing their views. 💛

Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit ECVYS - Essex Council for Voluntary Youth Services Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex Brentwood Borough Council

09/10/2026