Colchester Gateway Clubs, a registered charity supporting people with learning disabilities, is hiring an Accounts & Admin Assistant to help ensure smooth operations behind the scenes.
Location: Colchester Hours: 16 per week Salary: £12,480 per annum (£15/hour)
Role Overview: This position supports the charity’s financial and administrative functions. Duties include bookkeeping, handling invoices, managing petty cash, assisting with budgets, and maintaining charity records. The role also supports compliance with GDPR, health & safety, and other operational policies.
Who We’re Looking For: Candidates should have experience in bookkeeping, strong IT and communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines independently or in a team. Familiarity with accounting software like Sage or Xero and knowledge of the charity sector are a plus.
Why Join Us? Be part of a positive, flexible, and professional team committed to making a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities.
Join MIND Mid and North East Essex for an important and welcoming morning focused on men’s mental health at the upcoming Men’s Wellbeing Event, taking place on Tuesday 10th June 2025 at Colchester Rugby Club (Raven Bar), CO4 5YX.
🕗 Event Details:
Date: Tuesday 10th June 2025
Time: 08:00am – 10:30am
Location: Colchester Rugby Club (Raven Bar), CO4 5YX
Tickets: £5 per person
Includes: A breakfast bap and hot drink
Let’s Talk About Men’s 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.
🎟 Book Your Place
Tickets are just £5 and include breakfast. Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot.
Our friends at Mid and North East Essex Mind are recruiting!
They’re looking for a passionate and experienced Service Manager to help lead their North East Essex Sanctuary — a vital out-of-hours mental health support service.
In this role, you’ll:
✔️ Support and manage a dedicated frontline team ✔️ Oversee daily service operations ✔️ Work closely with local partners to ensure people in crisis get the right support
If you’ve managed mental health or crisis services and care about making a real difference, this could be the role for you.
The Compassionate Colchester Network is thrilled to confirm that our next Meetup is being hosted by RAMA at RAMA House, 31 Elm Lane, Colchester on Friday 6th June, and we hope that you can join us?
🫶 Compassionate Community Meetups are an opportunityto be part of a special group of people, places and projects who are helping build networks of support for others experiencing life’s biggest challenges.
🌞 We will start with a cuppa at 10am and intro’s from RAMA and The Cinnamon Trust, who will share how they are supporting local communities and collaborating with community ambassadors.
👟 A group wellbeing walk will start at 11am for those who wish to participate.
❤️ These really are fantastic events that bring communities together, and we encourage you to invite others who can bring kindness and compassion to Colchester.
Ticket price: £5pp includes a hot breakfast bap and hot drink
Join us for our Time to Talk About Men’s Mental Health Event at Colchester Rugby Club to raise awareness of men’s mental health, with guest speakers, local support services, and resources for men’s mental wellbeing. This event is in collaboration with The Colte Partnership.
Join the OutHouse on Saturday, 14th June, for a joyous celebration of Pride Month as we mark the 45th birthday of The OutHouse, our wonderful charity supporting the LGBTQ+ community. The event will take place in the beautiful gardens of The Minories, a stunning venue that provides the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of fun, community, and celebration.
From 12 noon until 8pm, the gardens will be the heart of this special occasion.
This special day will honour The OutHouse’s incredible journey and the positive impact it has had over the last 45 years, all while celebrating the diversity and unity of the LGBTQ+ community.
Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration! It’s the perfect way to come together and enjoy a sunny day in the garden with friends, family, and allies. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us at St Andrews Church, Greenstead, Colchester for a Compassionate Community Meetup…
🫶 Compassionate Community Meetups are an opportunityto be part of a special network of people, places and projects who are coming together to support others during life’s most difficult moments.
🌞 We are starting with a cuppa at 10am with intro’s from the St Andrews team and Safe Harbour Project at St Helena, who will describe how they are supporting local communities and collaborating with community ambassadors.
👟 A group wellbeing walk & talk will start at 11am for those who wish to participate.
❤️ These really are fantastic events that bring communities together, as you can see from the pics below from our April Meetup
Location: Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, University of Essex
After a sell-out at our launch event in Feb, the Compassionate Businesses Network is thrilled to invite you to this next space for inspiring leadership, purposeful networking, and community-driven ideas.
Join fellow forward-thinking professionals from across North East Essex to connect, collaborate and champion compassion in the workplace.
🌟Why Attend?
✔️ Meet like-minded professionals
✔️ Get inspired by real-life compassionate leadership
✔️ Take away ideas that strengthen your people, purpose and performance
✔️ Help shape a growing local compassionate community
What’s on the agenda? 08:30–09:00 – Power networking with brilliant local businesses 09:00–10:00 – Headline Speaker: Mark Millbourne, Headteacher, Prettygate Schools.
🔥 Mark will be describing how creating a nurturing school community culture has boosted outcomes – and how these lessons translate directly to compassionate business strategy.
10:00–10:30 – Community Asset Exchange – share, spark, support
💡 Limited tickets available – CLICK HEREto book now and avoid disappointment!
Free parking and welcome refreshments are included! All proceeds support the development of the network and your community.
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