Essex VVU Community Grant Launch 2027/28
Community groups, charities and not for profit organisations across Essex are being invited to apply for funding of up to £35,000 to deliver projects that help young people stay safe, feel supported and thrive in their local communities. The Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit (VVU) has opened applications for its 2027/28 Community Grant Programme, with […]
A summer visit to Teen Talk Harwich
Essex VVU Community Grants works with a wide range of amazing groups across Essex, delivering activities and support which help young people stay safe, feel supported and thrive in their local communities. This programme responds to what young people consistently tell us matters to them – safe spaces, trusted adults and positive activities that help […]
Promoting Positive Opportunities at Braintree Youth Festival
On 28 August, Essex Youth Service and Braintree District Council hosted a Youth Festival at Weavers Park in the heart of Braintree, bringing together local organisations and young people for a day of activities, information and engagement. Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit (VVU) attended the event in partnership with Braintree Rugby Club, with members of […]
Essex VVU/ECVYS Youth Voice Listening Project 2026 Report
Essex VVU is proud to deliver projects and interventions across Essex and partner with a wide range of amazing local organisations – work that makes a real difference to children, young people, families and wider communities – reducing knife crime and contributing to safer communities. A key element of our approach is listening to the […]
Watch our film on our schools partnership with Victory Park Academy
Essex VVU schools programme uses evidence based interventions to partnership with schools in pre-identified geographical locations to reduce risks for pupils and improve protective factors for young people in the area Victory Park Academy, in Southend supports up to 101 students to rebuild confidence, enjoy learning again, and prepare for a positive future. Many of […]
Essex VVU Showcases Partnership Success at Essex PFCC Conference 2026
Last week, Essex VVU attended the Essex PFCC Conference 2026, The Power of Partnerships: Keeping Essex Safer Together. The event brought together partners and colleagues from across the county to share progress, celebrate success, and explore how collaborative working is helping to tackle crime, improve safety, and create better opportunities for Essex residents. Essex VVU […]