Are you interested in volunteering on this exciting art and sound installation and drawing project in Tilbury? Tilbury Bridge Walkway of Memories is a unique outdoor Art Installation at Tilbury Cruise Terminal, between September - October 2020 visit: tinyurl.com/ybkvw22u

Has your Organisation / Community Group registered on our new Stronger Together Thurrock Directory? It's so quick and easy to sign up! A FREE online platform to advertise your services and support to local residents and service providers in Thurrock! visit strongertogetherthurrock.org.uk

This week's TCVS news briefing is now Available! Including: Anglian Water's Positive Difference Fund, How to open your Business safely during Coronavirus (COVID-19), Calling creative artists to volunteer at the Tilbury Walkway of Memories and more! visit: tinyurl.com/yc6elm8d

Healthwatch Thurrock is proud to release our Annual Report! An opportunity for us to look back on 2019-2020, sharing some of our brilliant highlights and see how your voices have shaped health and social care services in Thurrock. View here: tinyurl.com/y8m8xtp4

Grants of £1,000 - £5,000 are available from the new Anglian Water Positive Difference Fund to help local charitable organisations deal with emerging issues in the community as a result of the continuing threat of coronavirus. Find out more and apply: bit.ly/2NpgLUw

Reopen your business safely during coronavirus (COVID 19) This guidance can help you carry out your risk assessment to make sure you keep employees and other people on site safe when opening during coronavirus (COVID 19). gov.uk/coronavirus-bu…

If you haven't heard already, on the 4th July Purfleet was officially renamed Purfleet-on-Thames 🎉Following a 2 year campaign by the Purfleet-on-Thames Community forum it's now official.✔️ The name change recognises Purfleet's location and historical connection with the river.

The Community Environmental Development Fund has re-opened! thurrock.gov.uk/cedf Bids for capital projects up to the value of £75,000 are now invited until Sunday, 30th August 2020 and should be submitted to [email protected]

A new campaign has been launched to help adults whose livelihoods have been affected by COVID-19. #Youtrainyougain is a campaign across South Essex to promote the opportunities available to adults wishing to retrain. Visit: youtrainyougain.org

Since May 2020 Citizens Advice has seen a surge in demand for redundancy advice - If you're concerned about redundancy, you can find lots of helpful advice on the Citizens Advice website here: citizensadvice.org.uk/work/leaving-a…

It's Friday! How will you be spending your weekend? Although shops, restaurants and pubs are open, they've adapted their services to follow strict safety measures to protect us from coronavirus. It's important we continue to follow the COVID-19 guidelines: tinyurl.com/y7tunogv

As lockdown restrictions start to ease and businesses begin to reopen, the ICO has set out the key steps organisations need to consider around the use of personal information. Go to: tinyurl.com/yayuzf8e

Get your art supplies ready! Thurrock Island is a community participation project for all ages, creating artworks with the community to be used in a storybook Their 1st activity has launched! Week 1 - Draw a Building To find out more go to : ceceluna.co.uk

New Funding! 🚨Power to Change has launched a new £9.5m Covid-19 Community Led Organisations Recovery Scheme with Locality, Ubele Initiative, & Social Investment Business. The scheme offers grants up to £100,000 + business support. Go to powertochange.co.uk

Aged 14-20? Interested in the Arts? Rendered Retina's online workshops "A Salvaged Thurrock" begin next week! Each session will be led online by an industry professional. The first workshop is Scenic Design! Sign up for free here: tinyurl.com/yaxfbk6z @RetinaTheatre

Shopping the Black Friday sales? Generate a FREE donation for Giving for Thurrock every time you shop. Simply register here: tinyurl.com/y6h77l9l GiFT has supported vulnerable people throughout both lockdowns. Your donations help us to continue supporting Thurrock residents!

Donate to Giving for Thurrock this Christmas! 💛 We've contributed to TCCA to support the vulnerable, the single mums, the unwell family members and the poorly grandparents in Thurrock. Help us to keep supporting Thurrock residents! Text ‘Thurrock 5’ to 70085 to donate £5 💛

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year from Thurrock CVS and Projects ⭐ 🎄

Did you know, when you sign up to Give as you Live 💙❤️💚 the retailers you shop with will make a donation to Giving for Thurrock for every purchase you make? It's completely free, and the funds help us to keep providing our vital service. Sign up for us today! tinyurl.com/mv356u3h

Considering organising an event to celebrate the platinum Jubilee? Come along to our information drop ins to find out more about free resources, community funding and any other support you need! Unable to join? Contact your local community builder here: strongertogetherthurrock.org.uk/thurrock-commu…