After much anticipation we are thrilled to be officially launching Trust Links Basildon! The garden has been under development for a while now, but now we with a beautiful garden taking shape, we cannot wait to open our gates to the community on Vange Hill Drive and offer some much …
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place on the 15th to 21st May, and this year the focus is on anxiety. A recent study by Mental Health Foundation found that around a quarter of adults felt that anxiety around finances prevented them doing the things they want to do “some or …
Join us on Tuesday 21st March 4pm – 6pm at Trust Links Rochford for our RECRUITMENT event! Due to the unprecedented demand for mental health support over the last few years we are now looking to recruit new staff and volunteers to join their team. So we are opening our …
Trust Links work parties are now back for 2023 at our beautiful and historic St Laurence Orchard! Whether you’re an individual, a team, or a business, there’s an opportunity for you to get stuck in. Work parties are a great way to come together with like-minded people to help freshen …
What is Gift Aid? When you make a donation to a charitable cause like Trust Links, you’ll often see the option to opt in for Gift Aid. But what is Gift Aid? In this article we’ll explain what it is, where it goes, and how it works! By the end …
Hello, my name is Sally and I’m the Environmental Events Volunteer Coordinator in Basildon, Wickford & Billericay. This is a new role for me, and the opportunity to be able to offer support and leadership in this way is proving to be an amazing privilege. Volunteering is something that I …
You may have now heard that Trust Links Patron Jill Allen King OBE has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 Pride of Britain Awards, as she’s quickly been sprung into the spotlight, and has been making TV and radio appearances! If you didn’t catch Jill on Good …
We are excited to be welcoming a new Chair of Trustees as Rick Olver’s 5 year term comes to an end. Over the last 5 years Rick Olver has chaired the trustee board and offered valuable support to the team, while overseeing the governance of the charity. Rick played a …
For World Mental Health Day CEO Matt King discussed the current climate, it’s adverse effects on wellbeing, and how Trust Links aim to provide accessible and vital mental health support to communities in Essex. Trust Links was established in Southend in 2000 and we became a charity 20 years ago. …
Throughout August, members and volunteers from Trust Links had the opportunity to learn the art of traditional dyeing with local artist Anna Lukala, thanks to the funding of the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The dye workshops enabled attendees to learn a range of skills and reap the relaxing benefits of …
