Recipients of 2026/27 Community Grants
We are delighted to now announce the organisations that we will be supporting with funding from our 2026 / 27 VVU Community Grant Programme. There are organisations in every district, borough and city in Essex and the projects range from youth work and mentoring, to outdoor learning and art therapy; from youth clubs to carpentry […]
Youth Resource Network Leads come together
Last Wednesday, the Youth Resource Network Leads from across Essex, Southend and Thurrock, members of Essex VVU and ECVYS (Essex Council for Voluntary Youth Services) came together to consider the impact and successes they had seen this year. The Youth Resource Network is a project funded by Essex VVU that aims to connect young people […]
Essex community groups given a happy new year with £1m funding boost
Roger Hirst MBE, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, today announced funding of nearly £1 million for Essex voluntary sector projects that are supporting young people and communities across Essex to live happier, safer lives. This huge, transformative amount is the total awarded from two funding pots, £463,524 from Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit […]
Essex Police and Social Media Monsters: support resources
Two Essex Police investigations are to feature in a Channel 4 documentary series. The Essex episodes of Social Media Monsters will air consecutively on the evening of Tuesday 13 January. The first episode will focus on the force’s investigation into Jay Lang, who abused and blackmailed dozens of victims after contacting them using social media […]
PFCC and Chair of Violence and Vulnerability Partnership awarded MBE as he sets out his priorities for 2026
Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, and chair of the Violence and Vulnerability Partnership has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year Honour’s List. The Commissioner received this honour for services to Policing and to Community Safety. Mr Hirst, MBE said: “It’s an […]
Sort Your Settings
We know some children and families are lucky enough to be getting new digital devices over the Christmas period and we want to take this opportunity to make sure families know how to enjoy these devices safely. The VVU is supporting Essex Police’s Sort Your Settings campaign which wants to make sure parents and carers […]