The Essex Alliance

28/05/2026

We’re pleased to announce that UFest 2026 will return to Promenade Park on Friday 14 August! 🎉📅

UFest is a free, fun community festival that celebrates life, health, and wellbeing. It brings people together for a day full of activities, entertainment, and chances to learn something new. 💚

Held in the beautiful setting of Maldon Promenade Park, UFest invites people of all ages to come along and enjoy a day out with family and friends. The event is open to everyone in the district and beyond. 🌳👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Visitors can expect a wide range of things to see and do, including live music, interactive stalls, games, sports, and activities run by local groups and organisations. The event also helps people connect with services and support available in their community. 🎶⚽

UFest has grown in popularity since it first began in 2022, with more organisations and visitors taking part each year. 📈🙌

Cllr Simon Morgan, Leader of the Council, said: “I’m delighted that UFest will be returning to Promenade Park this summer. It’s not just a great day out for everyone but also a superb opportunity to showcase what makes our community special.

By bringing together representatives of local services and organisations into one place, it makes it much easier for residents and visitors to find out what support is available and how it can help them.

However, perhaps the best thing about UFest is that it’s totally free! Anyone can come along and enjoy what’s on offer. There’s something for all ages, so whether you want to try a new activity, enjoy live music, or just spend time with family and friends, come along on 14 August and be part of UFest.” 💬

More details about the event will be shared on the Council’s website and social media channels in the coming weeks. 🔎ℹ️

28/05/2026

Find your next opportunity 🧭

Do you know a young person aged 16 to 18 who is not currently in education, employment or training?

Essex Youth Service offers support to help young people explore next steps, build confidence and move towards education, training or work.

Support can include:
• Finding courses or training
• Exploring job opportunities
• Building confidence and skills
• CV and letter writing

For more information or support, contact the Keep in Contact team
0800 707 6384 📞
[email protected] 📧

Or visit the link in the comments 👇

28/05/2026

Come visit us to find out more about volunteering for Parents 1st! 💛

Monday 1st June 10am–12noon Martello Lounge Clacton-On-Sea CO15 1FS

Wednesday 3rd June 10am-4pm Pop along to our pop up stand located near Home Bargains. Clacton Factory Shopping Village Stephenson Rd W, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 4TL

Thursday 4th June 10am – 12noon Coppins Hall, Maldon Way, Clacton-on-Sea CO16 7PA

27/05/2026

Are you interested in tracing your family history? Want to build your own family tree?

Find out more about tools and techniques for researching ancestry and learn about past generations of your family at our new workshops.

Join our initial 6-week course in June and July with our volunteer Gary:

📆 Every Wednesday from June 3rd to July 8th, 2pm-4pm
📍 Mind Sanctuary, Potter Street, Harlow
👉 No need to register - just come along. You can still take part even if you can't make it to every session.

Email [email protected] to find out more.

27/05/2026

We are recruiting a Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to help lead our high-value fundraising strategy at Farleigh Hospice.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will drive growth across corporate partnerships, major donors, trusts, and legacies – helping to ensure we can continue to provide exceptional palliative and end-of-life care across mid Essex.

What we’re looking for:
• Proven track record in high-value, corporate, or philanthropy fundraising
• Experience managing pipelines and building strong, long-term relationships
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking

What we offer:
• A supportive, friendly working environment
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Flexible working
• A team that values you and the work you do

Closing date: 4 June

Learn more and apply: https://farleighhospice.org/jobs/philanthropy-and-partnerships-manager-004802/

27/05/2026

26/05/2026

📣𝙂𝙤𝙩 𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙭?

We send out a weekly email newsletter every Tuesday, and we want to feature YOU!

Whether it's a:
🔹Community event
🔹Training seminar
🔹Job vacancy
🔹Volunteer opportunity
🔹Funding update

…we’re here to help you spread the word across the Essex voluntary and community sector.

✉ Email us at: [email protected]
🌐 www.essexalliance.co.uk

Let’s support each other and keep Essex connected!

20/05/2026

💚 NEW: Thriving Families – Online Wellbeing Support for West Essex Families 💚

Home-Start Essex, in partnership with Harlow Health Centres Trust Limited, is excited to launch Thriving Families, a brand new online wellbeing programme for parents and carers living in West Essex.

Starting on Wednesday 17 June, this welcoming 5-week programme will give families a chance to pause, connect with others, and focus on their own wellbeing in a supportive and non-judgemental space 🌿

📅 Wednesdays from 17 June
🕙 10.00am – 11.00am
💻 Online
📆 5-week programme

Sessions will include gentle wellbeing activities, supportive discussion, mindfulness techniques and practical ideas to help reduce stress and improve wellbeing.

💚 If you’re feeling overwhelmed, isolated, anxious, or would simply benefit from connecting with other parents, we’d love to welcome you.

👉 Sign up here:
🔗 tinyurl.com/selfrefernow

A huge thank you to Harlow Health Centres Trust LimitedHarlow Health Centres Trust LimitedHarlow Health Centres Trust Limited for funding and supporting this new project.

20/05/2026

The E-Portal supports the voluntary and community sector. Want to know more about how it can help you? Book onto one of our webinars which will guide you through the website and show you how to use the AI Chatbot.

Visit bit.ly/E-PortalWebinar to book your place.


Maldon and District CVS UCAN Charity Your Essex Community

20/05/2026

✨ Could you be our new Community Occupational Therapist? ✨

A fantastic opportunity to make a real difference and impact to people’s lives locally in the community by providing practical support to empower individuals to facilitate recovery and overcome barriers preventing them from doing the meaningful activities that matter to them.

Find the full job description here - https://www.sportforconfidence.com/careers/

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV to us at - [email protected].

Royal College of Occupational Therapists Witham Leisure Centre Find Your Active Braintree/Chelmsford Braintree District Council