Young People’s Voices Driving Positive Change Across Essex
Young people across Essex are continuing to shape the work of Essex VVU, with a range of improvements delivered in direct response to feedback gathered throughout 2025. At the recent Youth Voice Day on 17 October, young people were shown how their views have influenced projects, services and investments designed to make Essex a safer […]
And that’s a wrap: Youth Voice Day 2026
The 2026 Youth Voice Day was held on Saturday 17 October, and we want to thank all the young people who attended, shared their views, challenged us with their ideas and engaged in meaningful, insightful dialogue on safety in Essex. Essex VVU ran workshops with two groups of young people, asking about their concerns in […]
Finding space at Third Space Youth Club
Essex VVU Community Grants work 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 […]
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 […]