Join the Parents 1st UK team as a Marketing Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Location: Essex (home-based with occasional travel across Essex) Hours: 15 hours per week (hours can be worked flexibly, but must include Tuesdays and Thursdays)
We’re looking for a motivated Marketing Assistant to join the Parents 1st UK team. This is a fixed term contract to September 2027 to cover maternity leave.
If you’re creative, passionate about helping others, and have at least 1 years’ experience in marketing, then we’d love to hear from you!
We are seeking:
– An all-rounder – you must have experience of social media, paid ads, email marketing, copywriting and asset creation
– An individual with a high level of attention to detail and a positive can-do attitude
– A confident communicator with excellent IT skills
– Someone who is well organised and able to manage multiple projects at once
The Men’s Health Community Fund is a partnership between the Department of Health and Social Care, Movember, and People’s Health Trust, and offers £6.3 million in grants to voluntary and community voluntary sector organisations (VCSEs) in England to support men and boys aged 16 and over to improve their physical and mental health.
The fund supports delivery of the Men’s Health Strategy for England by investing in preventative, community-led approaches that improve health and wellbeing and build understanding of what works to engage men.
It is designed for VCSEs in England that are already doing meaningful work with men and who want to strengthen, develop and share learning about what makes that work effective.
The fund is now open for applications and closes at 5:00pm on 15 July. To apply, please visit the government grants webpage.
Mid and North East Essex Mind are pleased to offer new Suicide Awareness workshops for organisations and the communities of Mid and North East Essex. This course is designed to help you have potentially life-saving conversations and provide practical tools to help stay calm, respond with confidence, and know what to say (and what not to say) when someone may be at risk. It looks at warning signs, and how to hold a supportive and boundaried conversation, whilst connecting the person to the right kind of help – without taking on the role of a therapist or clinician.
During this workshop, participants will:
– Discuss warning signs to look out for, even when the person may not be engaged with mental health services or specifically have spoken about suicide
– Learn appropriate language to use when talking about suicide
– Explore strategies for self-care both during and after conversations about suicide.
The Essex Alliance is sharing this opportunity on behalf of the University of Essex and Essex County Council.
We are inviting people to join the Making It Count Steering Group, a project run by Essex County Council and the University of Essex.
The project aims to develop a practical toolkit to help community organisations, charities, commissioners, and public health teams understand and show the difference their work makes.
We would like to hear from:
• Local residents who have completed feedback forms or surveys about services they have used (such as community groups, food banks, or wellbeing activities)
• People who work or volunteer in organisations that provide these types of services
If you are interested, please take a look at the attached flyer for more information about the role, support available, and payment for taking part.
The Essex Alliance is sharing this survey on behalf of Essex County Council.
Community Micro‑Enterprises (CME) are very small, local businesses—typically with eight or less staff—that provide highly personalised care and support. They offer a wide range of services such as personal care, cleaning, activities, trade services, therapies and wellbeing support. Focused on enhancing independence and wellbeing, they deliver flexible, tailored help and are often run by local people for their own communities, offering an alternative to larger organisations and care agencies.
Thurrock and Essex Councils are running CME projects to make sure people who receive Direct Payments or pay for their own care have enough local, personalised services to choose from. We have agreed to work together so that our CME projects run in the same way across both Councils. To achieve this, we want to work with people – rather than making decisions alone – to develop a shared approach for how we welcome and set up new micro‑enterprises. Our aim is to make sure the process and requirements for joining our programmes are proportionate, practical, and based on what people who use these services truly need and want.
We are asking for feedback from people who use CMEs, Direct Payments recipients, family carers, micro-enterprise owners, and social care professionals. We would really appreciate if you could take a few minutes to complete our online survey. You don’t need any prior knowledge of micro‑enterprises to take part—we want to hear from as many different perspectives as possible.
To access the online survey you can follow the link below:
Girls Life Club Project (GLC), a personal development programme for girls aged 11–16 based in Basildon and Laindon, Essex, is delighted to announce its FREE Open Day on Saturday 25 July 2026, marking the official launch of its flagship Summer Camp programme running 27 July – 27 August 2026.
The Summer Camp is a four-week, community-based programme designed to equip young girls with the life skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to thrive. Sessions cover five key themes:
Foundation and Mindset
Money and Financial
Literacy
Home and Independence
Digital Wellness and Relationships
Future Vision
What to Expect on Open Day
Members of the press, local families, community partners, and supporters are warmly invited to attend. On the day, guests can expect:
• Meet the GLC team, volunteers, and local parents
• A showcase of the Summer Camp curriculum and resources
• Information on how to enrol your daughter for the Summer Camp
• Meet the facilitators and see the full session curriculum up close
• Refreshments and a welcoming community atmosphere
“Girls in our community deserve a space that truly invests in them, their confidence, their futures, and their wellbeing. The Summer Camp is our biggest step yet in making that a reality. We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome families, partners, and supporters to see what we’ve built.”
— Phebi Adeoye, Founder & Programme Director, Girls Life Club Project
About Girls Life Club Project
Girls Life Club Project is a personal development programme for girls aged 11–16, run by Life Skills Community CIC (Company No. 17164034), based in Basildon and Laindon, Essex. Founded by Phebi Adeoye a paediatric nurse, public health specialist, and life coach. GLC provides a safe, empowering space for young girls to build the skills and confidence they need to navigate life. GLC exists because every girl deserves to grow up knowing her worth and her potential.
The Essex Alliance is sharing this news on behalf of Vita Health Group and their NHS Talking Therapy service.
A ‘Move for Your Mind’ course is now available via NHS Talking Therapies, which is designed to support you with gently increasing activity whilst managing your long-term health condition.
Do you find it difficult to maintain regular exercise or a physical activity routine?
Do you notice that changes in how much you’re able to move can affect your emotional wellbeing?
This course is designed for people living with physical health conditions, offering support at your own pace, in a way that works for you.
What You’ll Learn
Understanding links between physical and mental health
How physical activity can benefit your emotional wellbeing
Help with managing worry, overthinking or self-criticism
The Essex Alliance are sharing this opportunity on behalf of The Essex Neurology Network, who are looking for a Treasurer to join their organisation.
Are you someone with a knack for numbers and a heart for helping others? Our organisation is looking for a volunteer treasurer to join our friendly trustee team.
You’ll help oversee our finances, prepare simple reports for committee meetings, and guide us on financial matters—all the while supporting a cause that truly matters.
What you’ll do:
Keep an eye on our accounts and help us stay on track
Produce short financial updates for our monthly committee meetings
Advise on budgeting and financial planningHelp us applying for funding
Help complete our annual accounts and get them independently examined
Be part of key decisions shaping the charity’s future
Who we’re looking for:
Someone with experience in finance or bookkeeping
Ideally, some knowledge of charity finances (but not essential)
A team player who enjoys problem-solving
Passionate about our cause and making a positive impact
Why join us:
Make a real difference to the lives of those we support
Work with a small, friendly, and committed team
Gain experience in charity governance and finance
Enjoy a flexible, voluntary role within a supportive environment
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
To find out more, please contact Rosie our Secretary on essexneuronetwork@gmail.com
Essex Neurology Network is a growing network of people affected by neurological conditions, health professionals, representatives of support charities and the Essex community, and staff, students and researchers at the University of Essex. By bringing together a wide range of professionals and the voluntary sector, we hope to share good practice and encourage best services, in order to support those who are affected by neurological conditions, so they are enabled to live active and fulfilled lives.
This Diabetes Awareness Week, let’s raise awareness, reduce stigma, and help people across Essex connect with local diabetes support, wellbeing services, and community organisations.
Diabetes Awareness Week is a UK-wide awareness campaign dedicated to shining a light on the realities of living with diabetes, supporting those affected, and encouraging people to access information, advice, and community support.
The Essex Map is a free community directory that helps people discover local health services, support groups, wellbeing activities, charities, and community organisations across Essex — including services supporting people living with diabetes and related health conditions.
Whether you’re:
💙 Looking for diabetes support or wellbeing services 🍎 Searching for healthy lifestyle or community activities 🏃 Wanting to improve physical and mental wellbeing 🤝 Looking to connect with local support groups and organisations 🏥 Or part of a service supporting people living with diabetes
…the Essex Map can help people find local support and community connections.
Are you an organisation supporting people living with diabetes or long-term health conditions?
Add your service or organisation to the map for free and help more people across Essex discover the support available in their local community.
This Carers Week, let’s recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution unpaid carers make every day across Essex and the UK.
Carers Week is an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness of caring, recognising the challenges unpaid carers face, and helping people access the support, services, and community connections available to them.
The Essex Map is a free community directory designed to help people find local support services, wellbeing activities, advice organisations, community groups, and carers’ support across Essex.
Whether you’re:
💙 An unpaid carer looking for support or local services ☕ Searching for community groups, advice sessions, or wellbeing activities 🤝 Wanting to connect with others who understand caring responsibilities 📍 Looking for local organisations offering support for carers and families 🏡 Or part of a service supporting carers in your community
…the Essex Map can help people find the support they need.
Are you an organisation supporting carers?
From advice services and respite support to wellbeing groups, community activities, and information sessions — you can add your service or organisation to the map for free and help carers across Essex connect with local support.
