š¼ Full Time | š· Ā£30,900 | š Apply by: 13 June 2025
Our friends at Mid & North East Essex Mind are looking for a Senior Fundraiser to join their amazing team! š
If youāre passionate about mental health and building partnerships that make a real difference, this is your chance to help grow vital support services across our communities.
š¹ Location: Colchester (Hybrid) š¹ Experience: 2+ years in fundraising š¹ Role: Develop partnerships with local businesses & supporters š¹ Perks: 36 days holiday, flexible working, wellbeing benefits & more
You’ll be helping drive support for their award-winning Mental Health Toolkit and ensure no one feels alone in their mental health journey. š§ š
š Apply by: 13 June 2025 š Letās work together to create a stronger, more supportive Essex.
Our Charity Every Child Online & Everyone Digital CIC will be out in full force from 10amā4pm on Rayleigh High Street, and you wonāt want to miss us ā look out for the bold orange and blue gazebo!
Weāre bringing our brand-new setup, our amazing team, and a mission to make a real difference in the community.
Here’s why you should pop by:
Donate Your Old Tech
Have a spare mobile phone, laptop, or tablet gathering dust? Bring it along! Our professional refurbishment team will securely wipe your data, install updated software, and breathe new life into your device before itās donated to one of our digital inclusion projects. Your tech could change a life!
Weāre also raising awareness about online safety. Learn how to protect your children and loved ones from online predators, scammers, and cybercrime ā knowledge that could make all the difference.
Shop Our Upcycled Creations
Browse unique items made by our CRE8 team, who repurpose parts from donated tech into cool creations ā plus grab a limited-edition t-shirt while youāre at it!
This is just the beginningā¦
This is our first community event of many ā come show your support, bring your questions, your old devices, and your friends!
Quick Tip Before You Donate:
Please sign out of your accounts and remove passwords from your devices ā we can handle it if not, but it makes our job a lot smoother!
See you at the orange and blue gazebo ā you canāt miss us!
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Join Braintree District Council for a day of giving back and making a difference in our community at Volunteer Day!
Welcome to Volunteer Day!
Come join us onĀ Wed Jun 04 2025Ā atĀ 10:00 AMĀ atĀ Braintree Town HallĀ for a day of giving back to our community. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or looking to get involved for the first time, there’s something for everyone at this event.
Help out with local projects, meet like-minded individuals, and make a positive impact in our town. Together, we can make a difference!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with others and make a difference. See you there!
Join MIND Mid and North East Essex for an important and welcoming morning focused on menās mental health at the upcoming Menās Wellbeing Event, taking place on Tuesday 10th June 2025 at Colchester Rugby Club (Raven Bar), CO4 5YX.
š Event Details:
Date: Tuesday 10th June 2025
Time: 08:00am ā 10:30am
Location: Colchester Rugby Club (Raven Bar), CO4 5YX
Tickets: Ā£5 per person
Includes: A breakfast bap and hot drink
Letās Talk About Menās Mental Health
This event provides a space for men to come together, share experiences, and start conversations around mental health in a supportive environment. Whether you’re looking to open up, listen, or simply connect with others, this is a valuable opportunity to prioritise wellbeing.
š Book Your Place
Tickets are just Ā£5 and include breakfast. Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot.
Healthwatch Essex are delighted to announce that the Expressions of Trauma exhibition, hosted by our Trauma Ambassador Group, will be running at The Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre from 20th ā 29th June 2025.
This instalment of the exhibition coincides with the Harwich Festival of the Arts ā 10 days of live music, theatre, art, comedy, workshops, dance and more. Find out more about the festivalĀ here.
A mixed media collection of works, Expressions of Trauma features artwork illustrating personal experiences of trauma by giving an insight into how people use creative outlets to express themselves during difficult times. People from across Essex with lived experience of trauma have come together to collaborate on this exhibition, which aims to raise awareness and understanding of trauma and its significant effects.
Allie Watson, from the Healthwatch Essex Trauma Ambassador Group, explains how important she finds using creative outlets:
āArt has been lifesaving on many occasions in helping me cope with my trauma. Art helps me to express things that I find very difficult to put into words. It is a fundamental part of my life now to keep myself well and is something I turn to in crisis.ā
Please be aware that this exhibition includes art covering sensitive themes including bereavement, abuse, chronic pain and forced adoption, among others. It may be triggering for some individuals. We advise that it may not be suitable for those under the age of 18, and that those below that age who do visit be accompanied by an adult.
The exhibition is open between 10am and 4pm 20th-29th June 2025 at Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre, Main Road, Harwich, CO12 4AJ. It is closed on Sundays.
Sharon Westfield de Cortez Information & Guidance Manager Healthwatch Essex
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Our friends at Mid and North East Essex Mind are recruiting!
Theyāre looking for a passionate and experienced Service Manager to help lead their North East Essex Sanctuary ā a vital out-of-hours mental health support service.
In this role, youāll:
āļø Support and manage a dedicated frontline team āļø Oversee daily service operations āļø Work closely with local partners to ensure people in crisis get the right support
If youāve managed mental health or crisis services and care about making a real difference, this could be the role for you.
Creative You, Creative Client ā A Renew Workshop for Counsellors
Weāre excited to announce a new workshop designed to help counsellors explore the power of creativity in their practice.Ā Creative You, Creative ClientĀ is a one-day introduction to how creativity can enhance therapeutic practice.
This workshop will give you a deeper understanding of your own creative potential and offer practical tools for encouraging creativity in clients. Weāll explore why creativity is essential in therapy, address common barriers to creative expression, and share simple techniques you can start using with clients right away.
Who is this for?Ā Counsellors and trainee counsellors from all modalities interested in developing their own and their clientsā creativity When?Ā 10am ā 4pm, Saturday 7th June 2025 Where?Ā Renew Counselling and Training, Sadlers House, 2 Legg Street, Chelmsford CM1 1AH Price:Ā Ā£125.00 (please note a Ā£50 deposit is required to secure your place) Enquiries:Ā michelleallen@renew.org.ukĀ | 01245 264348
Empower yourself with the essential skills to support and advocate for vulnerable clients in our comprehensive 4 hour course on Supporting Vulnerable Clients. This course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and techniques needed to navigate complex situations containing , vulnerability, trauma, communication styles, and more.
Moving beyond theory, this course offers participants hands-on skills practice and immersive activities to deepen their understanding of trauma and trauma responses. Join us in this engaging virtual session to elevate your ability to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable clients.
Professionals learn to deliver disappointing news with sensitivity, navigating emotional responses such as anger, upset, and blame. Techniques for gracefully concluding conversations are explored, ensuring that participants leave with the skills to handle even the most challenging client interactions.
Whilst this course is designed for Immigration Advisors, Solicitors and those working with clients in a range of capacities, this is an open course to individuals with experiences in alternative fields and available to those with an interest in attending.
The Compassionate Colchester Network is thrilled to confirm that our next Meetup is being hosted by RAMA at RAMA House, 31 Elm Lane, Colchester onĀ Friday 6thĀ June, and we hope that you can join us?
š«¶Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Compassionate Community MeetupsĀ are an opportunityĀ to be part of a special group of people, places and projects who are helping build networks of support for others experiencing lifeās biggest challenges.
šĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā We will start with a cuppa at 10am and introās fromĀ RAMAĀ andĀ The Cinnamon Trust, who will share how they are supporting local communities and collaborating with community ambassadors.
šĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā A group wellbeing walk will start at 11am for those who wish to participate.
ā¤ļø Ā Ā Ā Ā These really are fantastic events that bring communities together, and we encourage you to invite others who can bring kindness and compassion to Colchester.
Chelmsford Star Co-op is calling on volunteers to participate in the Big Co-op Clean Up at Central Park, Chelmsford.Ā This community-driven event aims to bring together residents, families, and local groups to help keep our cherished green spaces clean and vibrant.
Date & Time: Friday 27th June 2025: 2pm ā 3.30pm
Location:Ā Central Park, ChelmsfordĀ
Meeting Point:Ā Meet at the gazebo at Bell Meadow CM2 0PD
Please wear sturdy footwear.
Volunteers will be provided with all necessary equipment, including litter pickers, gloves, high-visibility vests, and bin bags. Please bring your own if you can.
Why volunteer?
Make a Visible Impact:Ā Your efforts will contribute to a cleaner, more inviting park for everyone to enjoy.
Community Engagement:Ā Meet like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference in Chelmsford.
This instalment of the exhibition coincides with the Harwich Festival of the Arts ā 10 days of live music, theatre, art, comedy, workshops, dance and more. Find out more about the festivalĀ 
